Fractals are a branch of mathematics that are used to simulate nature in many ways. They can be mesmerizing! Still images can be rendered quickly with this program, and series of images can be rendered and turned into full-motion video excursions with some help from Adobe Premiere.

The software used to create 3D fractal renders has been around for many years, costs nothing and doesn't need to be installed to the Windows operating system. All the files are in a single zip file, including dozens of formula combinations mathematical explorers have discovered.

Learn more about this software HERE.

The program takes some practice, but doesn't take much effort to get amazing results no-one has ever seen before. Learn the different panels and don't be afraid to experiment!

Moving around in this space and setting keyframes takes a bit of switching between panels. Having a dual monitor setup makes it easier since you can spread them out. Some buttons can be hard to see and yes, it takes a bit of getting used to.

Don't let your work be lost forever - you may never find your way back to it again. Save your M3A file so that your keyframes and parameter settings can be loaded again later.

The default Mandelbulb is just the beginning.. there are dozens and dozens of formula combinations that mathematical explorers have discovered, and it's easy to make changes and find new and exciting designs.