The Demoscene: A cursory introduction
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A cursory introduction THE DEMOSCENE
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A quick overview presentation on the demoscene (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demoscene) given to my peers at Delver/SHC Israel.
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A cursory introduction
THE DEMOSCENE
WHAT IS A DEMO?
Computer-generated real-time multimedia art
Strictly limited
Hardware
Size
Time
Competitive in nature (a technical showcase)
A great way to meet chicks
HISTORY OF DEMOS
Getting sidetracked: history of warez
The first demos: cracktros
Warez scene spins off the demo scene
Demos on multiple platforms:
C64
Atari ST
Amiga
WHAT, THEN, IS THE DEMOSCENE?
A decentralized digital subculture
No formal definition, no ruling body
Anyone can be a member
Lurkers
Contributors
Organizers
… AND WHAT ARE DEMO PARTIES?
Conventions which focus on demos:
Demos shown on the big screen
Competitions are held
Optionally, prizes are given
… or on the associated subculture:
Retro-computing
Hardware hacking
Music
Underground art
WHO ARE THE SCENERS?
Everyone:
Hippies
Professional software developers
Computer prodigies
Aspiring musicians and artists
DEMO SHOWCASE
The Popular Demo by Farbrausch
“1995” by MFX and Kewlers
Debris by Farbrausch
Rupture by Andromeda Software Development
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