Learning basic skills

In this tutorial, we are going to learn some basic skills for working with fractals — using Switch Mode, zooming, and working with gradients.

Let’s create a new image using a different fractal formula.

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Click New on the File menu, and then click Fractal.

  • Select the Phoenix (Mandelbrot) formula from the list in the right pane of the “Select Fractal Formula” browser window.
  • Double-click on the name, or click Open.

If you cannot find the formula, make sure that the file Standard.ufm is selected in the left pane first.

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The Phoenix formulas

You should now see this image on your screen:

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Next: Learning to use Switch Mode

Learning basic skills