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MarkJayBee In reply to BabyBlissful [2014-06-13 17:52:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again.

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MarkJayBee In reply to Jim-Zombie [2013-02-18 13:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Jim, glad you like my work!
It's a 3D fractal raytracing program called 'Fragmentarium' which you can D/L from: [link]
You might also have a look at the new Fragmentarium group here on dA:

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Jim-Zombie In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-02-19 02:12:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the link. I've gone and installed and downloaded - never touched this sort of software, but all those amazing 3D fractal images out there have certainly piqued my curiosity.

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MarkJayBee In reply to Jim-Zombie [2013-02-20 20:49:29 +0000 UTC]

I'd also thoroughly recommend checking out 'Mandelbulb 3D': probably the most popular 3D fractal rendering software Jim - get it at: [link]
And go to for more info on the program.

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Jim-Zombie In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-02-21 00:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Mandelbulb is one I've heard of in passing. Would you suggest one over the other? I guess they would both have their strong and weak.

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MarkJayBee In reply to Jim-Zombie [2013-02-21 14:02:43 +0000 UTC]

Ooops! Wrong link Jim!! For the full version of M3D go to: [link] The link I gave is just for the latest executable update.
Frag has the edge over M3D in terms of image quality, but M3D is definitely much more flexible when it comes to choice of fractal formula combos.

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Jim-Zombie In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-02-23 20:04:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tip

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MarkJayBee In reply to fractalbeke [2013-02-01 13:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MarkJayBee In reply to Ton-K300 [2013-01-31 16:37:37 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks Antony!

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Ton-K300 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-02-02 12:03:08 +0000 UTC]

Most welcome Mark

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MarkJayBee In reply to Topas2012 [2013-01-30 20:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sergio! I must admit to finding the navigation a bit frustrating - keep losing the image just when I find a good PoV - and there's no 'undo' or 'reset'!!!

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Topas2012 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-31 04:58:33 +0000 UTC]

yes I agree with you... sometimes wen I find something cool I press (view to main)... this way i dont lose the all thing ...

welcome

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MarkJayBee In reply to Topas2012 [2013-01-31 16:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Oops - sorry Sergio, but I was referring to 'Fragmentarium' - which this
piece was created with; not 'Mandelbulb3D' - which I'm absolutely OK with.

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Topas2012 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-02-01 03:33:32 +0000 UTC]

O0OPS... im sorry my friend I didn't remember that you did it with 'Fragmentarium
... yes in Fragmentarium it's not easy ... in Mandelbulb3D you are A MASTER

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MarkJayBee In reply to catelee2u [2013-01-28 23:49:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Cate!

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MarkJayBee In reply to Sisterslaughter165 [2013-01-26 23:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you like it!

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Sisterslaughter165 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-26 23:52:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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MarkJayBee In reply to GrahamSym [2013-01-26 14:10:50 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Graham, glad you like it mate!

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MarkJayBee In reply to mac2010 [2013-01-26 14:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks muchly bud! Go for it John, but be prepared to fiddle quite a bit!
Tha sky was added in PS post-render; there is a way to add a BG image in the
software, but it involves coding! So, something for the future I supect.

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mac2010 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-27 16:23:27 +0000 UTC]

No problem bud, Yeah, I dont like the sound of the coding much, Id probably use ps like yourself!!! Cheers!!!

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MarkJayBee In reply to SergioKodemo [2013-01-26 14:07:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sergio! Do that thing! Frag renders on the GPU, rather
than using your CPU so - depending on your graphics card - is incredibly fast!
But, be warned; setting up scenes can take quite a while!

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SergioKodemo In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-27 02:52:22 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome! Checked on the site and I'm quite enthusiastic about it. I'm wondering if it's easy to get it running or is a bit geeky.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll be getting a new computer relatively soon, and will focus on its GPU. The trend goes towards them (even for non-graphics use), as CPU's almost reached their technical limits.

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MarkJayBee In reply to HalTenny [2013-01-24 13:05:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Hal!

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MarkJayBee In reply to LaxmiJayaraj [2013-01-23 15:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Laxmi! Took a little bit of time to adjust to the control setup;
navigation, colour/lighting, render etc, but I think I'm getting more of a
feel for it now....

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MarkJayBee In reply to Undead-Academy [2013-01-23 13:26:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Patty! At 1st glance it could be M3D, but the render quality is much smoother and cleaner with Frag.

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Undead-Academy In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-23 14:52:37 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Mark , nice work

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MarkJayBee In reply to bib993 [2013-01-23 13:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Jeremie! Been meaning to try it for ages; finally plucked up the courage to dive in on Sunday night. Lots of lovely new variables to learn what to do with now!!!

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bib993 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-23 13:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh I guess that's not as straightforward as M3D, for sure. I tried once, but only a couple of hours, and I found it a bit too technical for me. Anyway so far I'm into the 3Dprint thing, and as this area has got so many ramifications (fractal-like ) I have no idea when I'll take the time to dig into Frag...

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MarkJayBee In reply to viperv6 [2013-01-23 12:59:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jens! Yeah, it's a pity there isn't some kind of basic tut to get you started with Frag.

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viperv6 In reply to MarkJayBee [2013-01-23 13:16:33 +0000 UTC]

right.. but we will see

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MarkJayBee In reply to Orange-1 [2013-01-23 12:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Cheers HJ!

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MarkJayBee In reply to mecengineer [2013-01-23 12:57:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Talat!

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