Julia Set Renderer

This C code generates a Julia set fractal image and saves it as a BMP file. It utilizes multithreading for parallel processing to enhance performance.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have a C compiler installed to build and run the program.

Compilation

Compile the code using the following command:

gcc multithreadedJuliaSet.c -o julia_set_renderer -lm -pthread

Usage

Run the compiled executable:

./julia_set_renderer

This will generate an image file named img.bmp in the same directory.

Julia Set Parameters

Adjust the parameters in the juliaInputs structure within the main function to explore different Julia sets:

• c: Complex constant determining the Julia set shape.
• minX, maxX, minY, maxY: Define the region of the complex plane to render.
• density: Density of points in the complex plane.
• maxRadius: Maximum radius to consider for iteration.
• maxIter: Maximum number of iterations for each point.
• oversample: Level of oversampling for smoother images.

Multithreading

The code uses pthreads to parallelize the rendering process, enhancing efficiency, especially for large images.

File Output

The resulting image is saved as img.bmp with a BMP file header created using the bmpHeader function.

Feel free to experiment with the code and customize the Julia set by adjusting parameters!