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Parametric dragon

3D parametric dragon from nested trig

3D particle system

Two parameters y and z sweep a grid. Nested sines build k, e, d, q; t advances the phase so the body writhes. Z comes from k and q to give the form thickness.

This is a parametric curve mesh, not z = f(x, y). Play the animation to watch the dragon/squid coil while the camera axes tumble.

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