NextFractal is an application for creating amazing fractal images and other algorithmically generated images.
Each image is generated processing a script and some user provided parameters, depending on the selected grammar. NextFractal is currently able to interpret two grammars:
- M which is a domain specific language for creating Fractals such as Mandelbrot Set or Julia and Fatou Sets.
- CFDG which is a context-free grammar for creating geometric shapes using an iterative process.
NextFractal provides tools for exploring Fractals, browsing images, and creating time-based and event-based animations. NextFractal exports images to PNG files and animations to AVI and Quicktime files.
Key Features
- Easy to use interface.
- Provides tools for creating and exploring Fractals such as Mandelbrot, Julia and Fatou Sets. Fractals are generated from scripts interpreted by a real-time graphics engine
- Interprets M scripts and CFDG scripts:
- The M scripts are based on a domain specific language for creating Mandelbrot, Julia and Fatou Sets.
- The CFDG scripts are based on a context-free grammar for creating geometric shapes using an iterative process.
- Tools for creating event-based and time-based animations.
- Exports image as PNG files, and videos as AVI or Quicktime files.
- Cross-platform support.
Website: nextbreakpoint.com/nextfractal.html
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Andrea Medeghini
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
NextFractal depends on several third party libraries including FreeImage, FFmpeg, ANTLR, and other software from Apache Software Foundation.
NextFractal is written in Java. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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