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UPDATED FILE: Version 1.6 ~ April 28th 2016This is a guide for new users who would like to know how they can get started with using the fractal art program Ultra Fractal. It includes links to some of the best, and most relevant online tutorials and resources, on DA and elsewhere. I have also added a number of hints and tips that I have learned myself, along the way.
Please note that this is not a tutorial on the program, just a quick reference to other sources of quality information. A few people have asked if I would provide this info so here it is! Hopefully it will be of interest and help people to get started with UF.
If you find this informative and useful please
this deviation so others can find it. 
Revision history:
- January 18th 2008, original v1.0 uploaded.
- November 21st 2008, v1.1: removed broken links, added new links and notes on UF v.5.
- January 12th 2010, v1.2: updated with link to new JP course e-books, the UF Wiki and other DA links.
- December 8th 2011, v1.3: broken web links corrected/removed.
- November 22nd 2013, v1.4: Added links to online video tutorials and to JPβs sample ebook chapter. Other small corrections/updates.
- December 22nd 2014, v1.5: broken web links removed/corrected. New link to resources on DA added.
- April 28th 2016, v1.6: several links to extinct resources removed (i.e the UF Wiki, now gone). Link to UF Forum and other DA resources added.
Downloading notes:
- Click the download link just above the image title^^^. It's a 9-page .PDF file - it should open in your browser.
- If not try downloading the file to your hard drive first and then try opening it.
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A Spanish translation of the original English v.1 file is available here: Aprendiendo Ultra Fractal An Italian translation of the English v1.3 file is available here: Impariamo a usare Ultra Fractal PS. Wow! A daily Deviation!
Thanks so much DeirdreReynolds for suggesting it and FantasyStock for featuring it!
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Hello. No this is not a ridiculous question.
This Guide is available in Italian and Spanish versions only because two people kindly volunteered to do the translation in their own free time. Nobody has come forward with an offer to do a French translation. That is why it's not available in your language or other languages such as Dutch, German, Swedish etc.
If it's any help it is possible for you to copy and paste the English text, a little at a time, into Google translate to get a rough translation into French, as I have done with this reply:Β Google Translate
GOOGLE FRENCH:
Bonjour. Non, ce n'est pas une question ridicule.
Ce guide est disponible en versions italienne et espagnole uniquement parce que deux personnes ont gentiment accepté de faire la traduction pendant leur temps libre. Personne n'a proposé de faire une traduction en français. C'est pourquoi il n'est pas disponible dans votre langue ou dans d'autres langues telles que le néerlandais, l'allemand, le suédois, etc.
Si c'est une aide, il vous est possible de copier et coller le texte anglais, petit à petit, dans Google translate pour obtenir une traduction approximative en français, comme je l'ai fait avec cette réponse: Google Translate
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Awesome! Congratulations on you Daily Deviation, too. I'm so inspired and mesmerized at the beautiful art in your gallery. I can't wait to put my program and your tutorial to use to try my first shot at fractals!
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Thanks for updating this Chris. Β I'm having to refer back to this again, as well as your other tutorials. Β It's awful how much one forgets by taking a year off. Β I might take that online ultrafractal course this summer if I have time. Β I wish I could find the link.Β
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I can well believe how easy it is to get a bit rusty with UF.
The link to Janet's course is in this document.
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You're welcome. I hope you find it useful!
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Thank you for this. I am just starting out with this program and I need all the help I can get!
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You're most welcome, Tara. This document is aimed at new users like yourself. I hope you find the resources and information helpful!
Thanks for the fave!
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You're welcome, Marije, and I hope it is helpful. This guide has been around for 8 years now but it does need updating every once in a while. I was sorry to discover some good resources gone this time, though. Oh well...
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I hope you find it useful!
If you haven't done so already do please join us on Ultra-Fractal-Redux (for UF users). We have fun challenges on there that are designed to help newcomers learn. I shall be uploading a new tutorial in a couple of days for November's challenge so watch out for that one!
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I know it will be useful and I just sent off a request to join Ultra-Fractal-Redux.Β Thank you, again, Velvet--Glove.Β
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You're welcome!
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Thanks a lot for this.
It's really useful for a beginner like me
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You're most welcome, I hope it helps you with your learning.
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Thanks for this. Just the help a raw beginner needs.
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You're welcome, I hope it helps you get a handle on this wonderful program.
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Hey Chris! I think we should update the Italian translation too... Let me know...
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Check your Inbox...
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This update seems very useful, Chris. Thank you for taking time to add information.Β
I've found things I'm very wobbly with such as Outside Colouring which I can't associate with colour simply because I use the Gradient tool a lot.
I'll take time to study and try out what you advise.
Have a good weekend. It's cold here. Brrr!Β
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You're welcome, Sue, I hope it helps.
Outside Colouring is a misnomer. It's not really to do with colour as such, I think of it more as adding shape and texture to the "skeleton" of the formula. Actual colour is added, as usual, with the gradient and it often follows the trap shape in fairly predictable ways. Your skill with gradients will be a great asset, I'm sure. You just need a little more practice.
It's pretty cold here too.
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You're welcome. I hope this helps to get you started with the program.
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I wanted to let you know that I am learning tons from this even thou I tons more to learn this is a big big big help to me Thank you so much for this
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Chris, I'm sure I'm going use this. I started UF a couple of years ago, and had to quit. A few months ago I started Apophysis and rather than help, I think it confused me and I went into overwhelm. So I'm going to start over in UF and stay there! Learning doesn't come as easily as it used to and I just need to slow down and start at the beginning with your help and the user manual
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You're welcome, dear. I have picked the best tutorials for new users like yourself to get going with so I hope you will find them useful. If you prefer (or would like) a more structured course then I can highly recommend Janet Parke's classes, they are very good indeed.
Good luck!
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AWESOME!! Thank you for tutorials!!!!!!!!!!!
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You're welcome. I hope it helps, UF is an awesome program once you get an idea of how it works!
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How long did it take you to figure it out? And I wanted to say that I LOOOVE your style because even though there are many fractal art geniuses (they are usually cold - and not very friendly works) anyway I am hoping someday - someday - hopefully soon to also be able to do warmer and more inviting works that your ussual fractal.
thanks again
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I first discovered Ultra Fractal 4 in June 2006 but wasn't able to do much with it at first. So I took Janet Parke's online classes a couple of months later - an introductory course covering the basics and then the masking course. These are what clinched it for me, by giving me the knowledge of how to use UF purposefully and creatively. By the end of that year I felt fairly confident in what I was doing and just went on from there. Since then I've had over five years of almost daily practice and learning (you never stop learning new tricks), including a second phase of quite intense study when UF 5 was released in 2008. This updated program brought with it a very different way of making images (using plugins, and other techniques such as image import for creative effect) - I guess it took another 6-12 months for me to figure out and master these new techniques.
I guess this probably sounds a long time to you but as with anything worthwhile like learning a musical instrument, becoming a good photographer or painter, it takes time and much practice to polish your skills. It is a lot of fun and very satisfying, though, so if you feel this really is something you could do well (as I did in the beginning) then I would encourage you to follow the advice given in this tutorial and have a go at it! If you can afford Janet's e-books, which I highly recommend, then that will certainly help you on your way. Good luck... and have fun! 
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I thank you so much for this! I am so interested in leearning this art.
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Thank you so much for this - I might be tempted to give it a go. I love your work...and fractals in general, but have never been brave enough to give it a try
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You're welcome. I hope you will give UF a whirl and discover for yourself just how much fun it can be, even in the earliest phases of learning.
Good luck!
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