The Demo Scene: The Biggest Digital Art Movement You've Never Heard Of || Workshop :: Monday, Feb. 8th @ 8pm
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Lauren Hutchinson
Jan 18, 2016, 8:22:58 PM1/18/16
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Hi all,
On Monday, Feb. 8th, Matt will run an evening of digital art by hardware hackers, showcasing all the beauty and trickiness possible on ancient hardware. Come have a look, description below.
The Demo Scene: The Biggest Digital Art Movement You've Never Heard Of
Throughout the year, hundreds of digital art enthusiasts convene at festivals across Europe (and beyond) to present their latest creations. These creations, known as 'demos', are computer programs that generate audio-visual animations, similar in format to music videos. It's a discipline that combines art with algorithms, graphic design with music, collaboration with competition, cutting-edge technology with retro hardware, and cinema with counter-culture - and yet, for all its creative output, it remains doggedly underground and little-known even to the rest of the hacker world. Matt Westcott will lift the lid on the creations, customs and history of the demo scene, and show off some of the most notable eye- (and ear-) candy created by the community.
Throughout the year, hundreds of digital art enthusiasts convene at festivals across Europe (and beyond) to present their latest creations. These creations, known as 'demos', are computer programs that generate audio-visual animations, similar in format to music videos. It's a discipline that combines art with algorithms, graphic design with music, collaboration with competition, cutting-edge technology with retro hardware, and cinema with counter-culture - and yet, for all its creative output, it remains doggedly underground and little-known even to the rest of the hacker world. Matt Westcott will lift the lid on the creations, customs and history of the demo scene, and show off some of the most notable eye- (and ear-) candy created by the community.
Hope to see you there,
Lauren
Oleg
Jan 26, 2016, 4:21:16 AM1/26/16
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Hey everyone, big glöps to a really awesome topic & the best possible presenter of it.
Some background and inspirations from the demoscene here: http://blog.soda.camp/010
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Lauren Hutchinson
Feb 8, 2016, 12:25:54 PM2/8/16
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Just a reminder that this is happening tonight, everyone welcome!
Please phone 01865 261462 from the front doors to be let in.
Cheers,
Lauren
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