Applying a coloring algorithm

The next step in creating a fractal is to apply a Coloring 

Algorithm to the fractal structure. Here s where the real 

fun begins!

Coloring Algorithms

G     

Click on the Outside tab of the Layer 

Properties tool window.

The default coloring algorithm is called "None" and it simply assigns a color to each pixel. Let s load 

an algorithm which will give us some more creative control over the image.

Click the Browse button on the Outside tab which brings up the "Select Outside Coloring 

  Algorithm" browser.

G     

Click on the Standard.ucl file in the left pane 

and then on the Orbit Traps algorithm in the 

right pane.

G     

Click Open to apply this algorithm to your 

fractal.

The 

Orbit Traps

 Coloring Algorithm

Just as on the Formula tab, there are several settings on 

the Outside coloring tab (Color Density, Transfer 

Function, Solid Color, Gradient Offset, and Repeat 

Gradient) which appear regardless of the algorithm 

chosen. The parameters below the dividing line are 

specific to the Orbit Traps algorithm.

G     

Click on the arrow at the right of the Transfer 

Function setting and select Log from the drop 

down list.

G     

Click on the arrow at the right of the Trap 

Shape parameter and select Egg from the drop 

To learn more about a particular 

down list.

parameter, make sure the 

Fractal Mode

tool window is visible and hover over 

Your fractal will now look like this:

the parameter input box with the 

mouse cursor.

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