Apophysis 7X

Generating abstract images does not have to be a difficult job, especially when the right software application is used.
Apophysis 7X has been created specifically for this type of task and it was built on the Apophysis fractal flame editor to serve artistic purposes and for creating cosmic animations.

No installation required

Users do not have to install the program as it works out of the box after extracting it from the compressed package and deploying the executable file.
It takes a while for the interface to load up, and the wait is more notable on less powerful computers.

Plenty of punch under the hood

The interface is quite simple and at a first glance users may not realize the flexibility of the product. There are multiple flames to choose from so that a larger project does not have to start from scratch.
These can be altered through a wide range of variation options as well as through plug-ins. For more meticulous changes the application makes available an editor with a properties panel that allows modifying different values (variations, variables, color map, transform weights).
All alterations in the editor are automatically rendered in the main screen so that the final result is always previewed before saving.
An easier and more straightforward approach is to modify the weights according to predefined parameters (equalize or normalize) or enable their randomization; the same unpredictable outcome can be enabled in the case of colors.

Conclusion

Apophysis 7X may seem like a feeble fractal generator but a closer look reveals its versatility and the numerous options it makes available for controlling the flames and achieving stunning fractals.
It can be used by the average user but the more seasoned are the ones to fully appreciate the options it makes available as it packs plenty of advanced options.