Introduction to the Demoscene
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This document provides an introduction to the demoscene computer art subculture. It explains that demos are real-time, non-interactive animations accompanied by music that show off programming skills. Demoparties began as small gatherings but grew into larger international events for demo competitions. While early demos focused on technical achievements, modern demos emphasize artistic graphics. The document invites readers to get involved by attending demoparties, watching demos online, and even creating their own demos.
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Introduction to the Demoscene
- 1. INTRODUCTIONTOTHE DEMOSCENE Reza Esmaili -Tastatur und Maus e.V.
- 2. INTRODUCTION • Reza Esmaili! • Freelance Software Developer and Project Manager! • Chairman of the “Tastatur und Maus e.V.” association! • Non-profit association to promote Computer Arts
- 3. COMPUTER ARTS? • All forms of digitally produced content! • Music, graphics, illustrations! • Video, animation, real-time art
- 4. REAL-TIME… WAT? • No video file! • Interactive or non interactive animations which are calculated by the computer during runtime! • Comparable with computer games or algorithmic music visualization
- 5. COMPUTER ART SUBCULTURE! DEMOSCENE • New art form, first appeared in the early 80s! • Production of computer animated movies in “real-time”
- 6. COMPUTER ART SUBCULTURE! DEMOSCENE • Formation of groups from different countries! • International community of more than 3.000 actives
- 7. DEFINITION „DEMO“ • Demonstration of your own skills in friendly competitions! • Non-interactive, real-time animation which is calculated during runtime - mostly accompanied by synchronized music
- 8. PC Demo! „Stargazer“! Orb & Andromeda at NVScene 2008! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=51438
- 9. DEMOPARTIES
- 10. HISTORY OF DEMOPARTIES • Small meetings to show off your newest creations! • Many young computer enthusiasts
- 11. HISTORY OF DEMOPARTIES • Organization of bigger events with prized competitions in many disciplines! • Social aspects and international exchange getting more important
- 12. HISTORY OF DEMOPARTIES • ca. 60-80 non-profit events every year in Europe; between 50 and 1.000 visitors! • World’s biggest event „Revision“ since 2011 in Saarbrücken, Germany
- 25. TECHNICAL ASPECTS • In the 80s and 90s, technology was more important than content! • Fun at competing led to somehow absurd „records“
- 26. TECHNICAL ASPECTS • Development of size-coding disciplines (4k/8k/64k)! • Best effects and content within the smallest possible file size
- 27. PC 4k Intro! „wishful twisting“! loonies & tbc at Evoke 2013! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=61733
- 28. PC 64k Intro! “Gaia Machina”! Approximate at Revision 2012! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=59107
- 29. COMPUTER ART • Since 2000: shift to more high-quality graphical and artistic content! • Cutting edge technology is still very important
- 30. PC Demo! „spacecut“! Carillon & Cyberiad at Assembly 2012! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=59615
- 31. OLDSKOOLVS. NEWSKOOL • Coexistence of old and new platforms - even after 20 years! • C64, ZX Spectrum,Atari,Amiga, Gameboy, etc.
- 32. C64 Demo! „Edge of Disgrace“! booze design at X 2008! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=51983
- 33. KNOW HOWTO FAKE • Pre calculated effects and trickery to achieve your goal - more so on old or low-spec platforms! • e.g. use of animations; lower resolution
- 34. Amiga Demo! „Starstruck“! The Black Lotus at Assembly 2006! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=25778
- 35. OTHER AREAS • Highly active music- and graphic scene! • 2D/3D animation, short movies, game development
- 45. OTHER AREAS • Demos on consoles or self made hardware! • Do weird stuff with all kinds of programmable technology (Calculators,ATMs, Printers, etc.)
- 46. Sega Megadrive! „Overdrive“! titan at Evoke 2013! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=61724
- 47. GAME DEVELOPMENT • Growing interest in the past; decreasing since the existence of game jams! • Sometimes also with a size limit (96k)
- 48. Game! „Sumotori Dreams“! Archee at Breakpoint 2007! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=30237
- 49. ANIMATION • Part of Demoscene competitions for many years! • 3d rendered, stop-motion, short films, etc.
- 50. Animation! „The Lacquerer“! Higher Lyrics at Revision 2011! ! http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=56872
- 51. WANTTO BE A PART OF IT?
- 52. BE A PART OF IT • Visit demoparties (demoparty.net)! • Download and watch demos (pouet.net)! • #revision on IRCNET! • Demoscene-Webradio (scenesat.com)! • Youtube-Channel of Annikras (youtube.com/user/Annikras)
- 53. UPCOMING DEMOPARTIES • “Solskogen” Oslo, Norway 11th to 13th of July! • “Evoke” Cologne, Germany 8th to 10th of August! • “Demodays” Olten, Switzerland 22nd to 24th of August! • “Riverwash” Racibórz, Poland 19th to 21st of September! • “Function” Budapest, Hungary 3rd to 5th of October! • “TRSAC”Aarhus, Denmark 17th to 19th of October …and many more at www.demoparty.net
- 54. Easter 2015 - E Werk Saarbrücken! Four days of non-stop Demoscene activities Competitions - Seminars - Concerts - International Socializing Fun! www.revision-party.net
- 55. ORGANIZATION • Tastatur und Maus e.V.! • 60 volunteers from all over Europe (none from SK, yet!)! • Support from renowned Businesses! • Private supporters
- 56. GO MAKE A DEMO ABOUT IT! AND SEEYOU AT A DEMOPARTY
- 57. Q&A