Fractals in Mandelbulb 3D: Generation and Rendering

Create, render, explore and animate. A (literally) infinite fractal world opens before you.

Created by: Luis Gerardo Carvajal Fernández
Mechatronics Engineer, fractal artist-developer

What Will I Learn?

• Generate 3D fractals by using simple tools
• Edit lighting and color characteristics in 3D fractal models
• Add visual effects to any fractal (fog, shadows, reflections, etc.)
• Explore an infinite world generated mathematically , based on fractal formulas and algorithms
• Generate high-quality renders, and 360° renders
• Easily create GIFs and animations with fractals
• Export fractals as 3D models (.obj) for 3D design and/or 3D printing

Requirements

• Operating system: Windows (XP or higher) or iOS with a Virtual Machine (VM)
• Mandelbulb 3D software (free; the files are provided in the course)

Target audience

• Graphic Designers
• Students of Mathematics or related fields
• Video Game Animators interested in environment generation
• Artists interested in Digital Art
• Physicists
• Mathematicians
• Hobbyists and fractal enthusiasts