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The demoscene is a computer art subculture that specializes in producing demos, which are non-interactive audio-visual presentations that run in real-time on a computer. The main goal of a demo is to show off programming, artistic, and musical skills.
This channel features some of the best productions from demoscene.
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This channel features some of the best productions from demoscene.
For more about demoscene, visit the listed sites.
Advertisements in videos are enforced by 3rd party copyright claims. The channel owner does not want to and is not making any profit from the hosted productions.
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At the Revision 2023 demo party a ZX Spectrum demo named 'In Color,' created by the production crew Darklite and Offence, captured the attention of scene veterans with its stunning use of pixel manipulation and real-time rendering techniques that pushed the capabilities of the aging 1982 8-bit home computer.
The demo, which competed in the event's oldskool demo competition, wowed judges with cutting-edge effects that seamlessly transitioned between smooth horizontal and vertical scrolling, multicolor pixel rendering and rotating starfield animations.
Backed by an energetic electro music track, 'In Color' deployed a colorful pixel art style and vibrant shifting color palettes to create a mesmerizing audiovisual experience. The production quickly rose to the top of the competition and was ultimately ranked first place by the judges.
Many commenters hailed 'In Color' as an instant classic that shows a modern vision for what is still possible with retro computing platforms through clever coding techniques and pushing hardware to its limits. Darklite and Offence went on to release an updated version of the demo compatible with the third-party Pentagon clone of the ZX Spectrum in response to requests from scene members.
While executed within the limitations of the Spectrum's crude color palette, 'In Color' demonstrates how a dedicated creative team can breathe new life into older technologies and reimagine what seems possible within strict constraints. The demo's innovative approach and technical feats have already secured it a place in the pantheon of legendary ZX Spectrum productions.
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Darkage & Lemon have reemerged with Neocolora, an arresting collection of colorful visual effects and shimmering rhythms that has wowed judges at the Revision 2023 Amiga demo competition.
Neocolora, coded by Mod3m and Dip, showcases the creative possibilities still latent in the aging Amiga AGA chipset. Neon textures pulse and bloom across the screen, geometric shapes rotate and distort as trippy overlays envelop the viewer in a kaleidoscopic technicolor dream.
But what truly elevates Neocolora is its propulsive soundtrack by musicians SoDa7 and Virgill. Infectious drum 'n' bass beats propel the demo forward, igniting memories of the heady days of the early demoscene.
While some effects seem culled from the group's 1990s archives, the palette choices and fluid transitions feel fresh and contemporary. The demo's final up-scroller, set to the exuberant strains of the soundtrack, marks a triumphant end to this brief son et lumière.
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Forever 2023 demoscene gathering showcased the skill and ingenuity of today's computer graphic artists and coders. But one demo stood out not just for its visual beauty and technical daring, but for how it breathed new life into an aging platform once thought past its prime: the ZX Spectrum.
The demo, titled "ganzfeld," was created by well-known coder baze for the ZX Spectrum compo. Running on the Spectrum's limited 128 kilobytes of memory and Z80 processor, "ganzfeld" dazzles with its striking full-screen effects, smooth animation and mesmerizing soundtrack.
From soaring geometric lines that span the display to intricate patterns that undulate in dizzying fashion, the demo's visuals invoke a sense of wonder at what can still be achieved with the now 40-year-old Spectrum. Through optimized code and clever workarounds, baze conquers the machine's constraints to realize effects that even seasoned Spectrum observers declare impossible for the platform.
Though the demo placed an unexpected third in the competition, many commenters believe it should have won, praising its technical prowess and claiming it as one of the best ZX Spectrum demos ever created. For them, "ganzfeld" represents the culmination of decades of accumulated knowledge within the demoscene, focusing that know-how into a showcase of vision and virtuosity.
Despite the Spectrums still used today being the same models released in the early 1980s, "ganzfeld" reminds us that innovation and artistic expression are not beholden just to more powerful hardware. Instead, the demo shows how, in the hands of a skilled practitioner, even the most modest of platforms can unleash the imagination.
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An unlikely entry to this year's PC Demo competition at the Revision scene party shocked and delighted observers with its inventive concept and execution. 0b5vr, a live coder and visual artist, released a 7-minute live GLSL coding set as part of the 64k intro category, titled "0b5vr GLSL Techno Live Set."
The premise is simple but radical: 0b5vr creates visuals and music in real time by writing shader code that is overlaid on the screen, allowing the audience to see the code spark to life with each keystroke. The resulting visuals flow and mutate to the pulsing beat of the generated techno soundtrack.
While some found the code overlay distracting, most praised the fresh concept and flawless execution for squeezing so much visual and musical complexity into a meager 64 kilobytes. The set received an impressive 5th place ranking in the competitive PC demo competition.
In a final release, 0b5vr addressed issues like audio stuttering and performance problems, particularly on Mac systems. Options were added to hide the shader code and render the music offline for a smoother experience.
Though unconventional, 0b5vr's live coding set demonstrates the endless potential for creativity when pushing the limits of technical constraints. With deft hands and an intuitive sense of rhythm, 0b5vr hacked the system to conjure a fleeting moment of visual and aural wonder.
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Gringomania
(5 days ago)
15 Years passed so fast
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TheDemoTube
(13 years ago)
The engine is programmed for this demo, it doesnt use any commercial software.
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proteque
(2 years ago)
The music is something I come back to over and over. such a masterpiece!
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romankovalov9015
(2 years ago)
This makes me want to live
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OfficialScottLee
(13 years ago)
The demoscene doesnt use rendering, as he point is to showcase personal talent and creativity. I was apart of the amiga demo scene long ago, and some of the best creative people are among them.
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AndrzejSobczak76
(11 years ago)
Music in this masterpiece is breathtaking... hypnotizes and sows puzzles... MASTERPIECE!!!
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FatRakoon
(8 years ago)
I wanted oh so much to get into the demo scene.
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JohanBrodd
(9 years ago)
This gets me seriously inspired to write something.
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JohanBrodd
(11 years ago)
The more I see this, the more I feel this is their apex of creativity.
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mbcoll8154
(7 months ago)
Too bad so much of the world will never know what these magnificent really are.
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NoctumusTV
(11 years ago)
Absolutely amazing! I don't even wanna think about how many polygons were in some of those scenes.
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Kuiriel
(3 years ago (edited))
Perfect for keeping my chill while doing chores and dealing with misbehaving kids. I just speak all my words to the rhythm and the tune. Love it.
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nanopi
(15 years ago)
I need to go and find my jaw now.
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iamlordstarbuilder5595
(5 years ago)
I downloaded it and died when I saw the disk space, I could not believe the information my eyes were sending to my brain
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lordbaztard
(15 years ago)
Also, I beleive that in a world where HDD size is only going to get larger and larger, kicking ass with 64kb should still be an essential challenge.
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