Void & Pictor
Pictor
Hey Void, I’ve been sketching a nebula with swirling, fractal-like structures and I keep wondering if a simple algorithm could capture that same chaos—do you think a program could paint something as alive as the cosmos?
Void
A fractal algorithm could mimic the pattern, but it’ll always be an approximation. Use Perlin or Simplex noise to generate turbulent flow, then overlay an iterative set like the Mandelbrot or Julia set for the swirling cores. Add a time‑dependent factor so the structure evolves. It won’t feel truly alive, but it can produce a convincing visual echo of the cosmos.
Pictor
That sounds like a good plan—let’s see if the math can echo the rhythm of the stars. I'll try the noise and the fractals and see if the piece starts to breathe.
Void
Sounds like a solid approach. Keep the parameters tight and let the noise drive the motion, then let the fractal give the texture. Once you see the patterns settle, you’ll get that feeling of something moving on its own. Good luck.
Pictor
Thanks—I'll let the colors whisper and the patterns drift. I hope it feels like a quiet galaxy spinning just for me.