Title: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: Sockratease on December 27, 2006, 01:37:40 AM I tried my hand at image editing this nice Plantscape Julia from Chaoscope:
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2s.png) Bigger: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2.png I got this: (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2bs.png) Bigger: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2b.png I don't know... It was fun, though!(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fractl.gif) Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: Zoom on December 28, 2006, 03:25:50 AM I like the second image, though I must remain careful not to call it an improvement.
Editing images can sometimes bring out more than the original, but it is a skill to know when to edit and when not to. Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: matera on December 29, 2006, 03:00:15 AM I think it gives it more of an illusion of depth. It's always fun to play around, anyway...
Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: ericbigas on December 31, 2006, 09:18:12 AM Luke: "Is the dark side stronger?"
Yoda: "No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive." I have to admit that I like your processed version better, Sock, but there's something cooler about fractal images which are unedited. I want to see the complex plane with documentary-like accuracy. I want the shapes to be the result of graphing a function, not Photoshop filtering. All other things being equal, fractal art > fractal-based art. Keep it real. Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: Nahee_Enterprises on December 31, 2006, 11:03:07 AM I tried my hand at image editing this nice Plantscape Julia from Chaoscope: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2.png (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2.png) I got this: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2b.png (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2b.png) I don't know... It was fun, though! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fractl.gif (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fractl.gif) When it comes to editing a fractal image with a graphic application (or using a program that both renders fractals and allows altering them like UltraFractal can do), then it becomes a question as to what you are trying to accomplish with the finished product. Though I do not alter generated fractals very often, there are times when I feel something else is needed to get the full effect of what I want to see. It is always a judgment call, and sometimes after playing with the image I end up going with the original fractal. But I tend to use drop-shadows a lot when I display 3-D fractals. :dink: Anyway, both of your images were good. :D Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: Sockratease on December 31, 2006, 01:35:26 PM I agree about intent.
But... I enjoy "both sides" of The Force! The purity of a well rendered formula is spectacular, yet the ability of fractals to enhance other pieces of art is unsurpassed! Just keep it Honest, never trying to pass image editing off as a pure fractal, and you'll be Keeping it Real. In my, somewhat less than humble, opinion... Title: Re: To Image Edit, or Not to ImageEdit? Post by: lycium on January 01, 2007, 12:14:00 AM Luke: "Is the dark side stronger?" Yoda: "No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive." I have to admit that I like your processed version better, Sock, but there's something cooler about fractal images which are unedited. i totally 100% agree with this, one does not grow stronger through the use of crutches! very appropriate quote ;) |