Mandelbulb 3D

Dubbed after a famous mathematician, the Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional manifestation of an infinitely complex and naturally occurring fractal object. Mandelbulb 3D is a tool that permits you to re-create the set in 3D, an environment where you can display and enjoy a fuller magnitude.

The program does not require installation, but rather you can start using it as soon as you decompress the archive in the desired location. Upon launch, the app includes an already made model of the notorious Mandelbulb, so you can consider making the modifications from here. Alternatively, you can start creating your own fractal from scratch.

The highlight of the program stems from the vast array of options available for customizing the design. Simply put, you can specify the formula that you want to calculate, the calculation values for the 3D bulb being designed, coloring options, the number of thread counts in the calculation, enable clipping planes or activate the Julia mode, just to name a few.

The utility also comes with several post-processing tools that allow you to recalculate various sections, include additional drawing on the image, enhance with hard and ambient shadows or edit the reflection, transparency or depth of field. Last, but not least important, you can access the animation maker where you can tweak the keyframes from the actual parameters you calculated previously.

As you would expect, the application enables you to analyze every aspect of the rendered images minutely via the mouse. More precisely, you can zoom in via the mouse wheel as well as click on the area that you want to inspect. You can check and determine whether you would like to keep the last modification you made for your project.

Packing a powerful rendering engine along with dozens of customization options, Mandelbulb 3D may be worth a try if you are passionate about fractals or are looking for a new vibe for your digital art.