Distance Estimator

The Distance Estimator coloring algorithm estimates the distance 

between a pixel and the boundary of the fractal (for example the 

boundary of the Mandelbrot set). The pixel is colored accordingly.

This coloring algorithm is especially good at showing the thin connecting 

lines and miniatures that exist everywhere in the Mandelbrot set. It 

works correctly for divergent fractal formulas like 

Mandelbrot

, 

Julia

, and 

Phoenix

.

The Exponent parameter should be set to match the exponent or power of the fractal formula (this 

is usually also a parameter). Higher values (like 128) for the bail out parameter of the fractal 

formula give the best results.

See Also

Basic

Decomposition

Standard coloring algorithms

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