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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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The Demoscene: A cursory introduction

  • 1. A cursory introduction The Demoscene
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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
  • 4. What, then, is the demoscene? A decentralized digital subculture No formal definition, no ruling body Anyone can be a member Lurkers Contributors Organizers
  • 5. … 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
  • 6. Who are the sceners? Everyone: Hippies Professional software developers Computer prodigies Aspiring musicians and artists
  • 7. Demo showcase The Popular Demo by Farbrausch “1995” by MFX and Kewlers Debris by Farbrausch Rupture by Andromeda Software Development