Generative

Julia

Every point has its own fate: the picture maps how fast each one escapes.

Julia: a generative effect on the built-in sample photograph. Computed on your machine right now.
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Controls

c real
With the imaginary part, this single number decides the whole shape
c imaginary
Neighbouring values give incomparable figures — there is no smooth scale here
detail
How long we watch a point before calling it trapped
zoom
A number from 0.2 to 12, 1 by default.
centre x
A number from -1.5 to 1.5, 0 by default.
centre y
A number from -1.5 to 1.5, 0 by default.
tone
One of: smooth, bands.
ink
A colour, #151a22 by default.
paper
A colour, #f7f4ed by default.

Starting points

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