Why I wrote this tutorial. This started me off on a search to find fractal programs so that I could try creating these incredible images myself. These programs had been generously created by the authors but the help files were woefully inadequate or non-existent for a novice to figure out how to use them. After having other people tell me they were having trouble figuring out the programs, I thought I would share what I have learned by creating this tutorial. If you would like a more detailed explanation, check out my links page, where you will be able to find numerous links for a more in-depth look at the science of fractals.
Fractals are complex, detailed geometric patterns found throughout the natural world.
In this case they are complex computer generated images or designs of amazing detail. They are created using mathematical formulae and are infinite in their ability to be viewed in ever increasing detail. The newer your machine, the quicker the images will generate. Some programs will generate images faster than others. Tiera-Zon could generate the initial images in a matter of seconds on my old Pentium166.