Perlin Noise

Perlin noise is a computer-generated visual effect developed by Ken Perlin, who won an Academy Award for Technical Achievement for inventing it. It can be used to simulate elements from nature, and is especially useful in circumstances where computer memory is limited.

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    I wonder about the trees.
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