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How Do You Do Fractals in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 3:40 pm

What Are Fractals

A fractal is a never-ending pattern. Fractals are infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. They are created by repeating a simple process over and over in an ongoing feedback loop.

Why Use Fractals

Fractals can be used to create incredibly detailed and realistic images. Because of their infinite complexity, fractals are often used to simulate natural phenomena such as mountains, clouds, rivers, and coastlines.

How to Create Fractals in Photoshop

There are a few different ways to create fractals in Photoshop. The most common method is to use the fractal noise filter. This filter can be found in the Filter > Noise menu.

PRO TIP: This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to create fractals in Photoshop. However, it is important to note that fractals are extremely complex patterns and as such, can be very difficult to create. If you are not familiar with Photoshop or are not confident in your ability to follow the instructions, it is recommended that you seek help from a professional.

To use the fractal noise filter, first create a new layer. Then select the layer and go to Filter > Noise > Fractal Noise. A dialog box will appear with several options for customizing the fractal noise.

The first option is the noise type. There are three noise types: soft, hard, and sharp.

The second option is the fractal type. There are four fractal types: Billow, Rigid Multi-fractal, Soft Multi-fractal, and Variable Lacunarity Multi-fractal.

The next two options control the level of detail in the fractal noise. The first option is the base frequency, which controls the overall size of the fractal pattern. The second option is the number of octaves, which controls the level of detail in the fractal pattern.

The next two options control the amount of distortion in the fractal noise. The first option is the lacunarity, which controls the spacing between octaves. The second option is the gain, which controls the amount of distortion at each octave.

The final two options control the color of the fractal noise. The first option is the hue, which controls the overall color of the noise. The second option is the saturation, which controls how much color is added to each pixel.

Once you’ve adjusted all of these options to your liking, click OK to apply the filter and create your fractal noise layer.

Fractals are infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales.

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