In my observations, addictive applications often get released in pairs. New version of Mandelbulber, the 3D fractals generator, is out.

What's changed:

• stereoscopic rendering was added;
• value of camera distance between actual position and from last keyframe is displayed now;
• value of estimated camera distance from fractal surface is displayed now;
• spherical perspective (fish eye effect) was added;
• roll (y axis) rotation of view was added
• moving and rotation camera tools can also use roll rotation angle;
• bugfixes.

Builds for Linux and an installer for Windows are available for downloading.

More on this topic:

• Mandelbulber 1.04 released with new fractal formulas
• Mandelbulber 1.02 adds volumetric lights
• Fragmentarium 0.8.0 adds new fractal types, simple animation and more raytracer features
• Mandelbulber 0.99 brings 360 degrees panoramic views to 3D fractals
• Mandelbulber 0.98: a new formula and open file preview