demoscene
The demoscene is a computer art subculture focused on producing demos—real-time audiovisual performances that push hardware and software limits. Demos are typically small programs that render graphics and play music in sync, designed to showcase programming skill, artistic design, and technical ingenuity. They are distributed in various formats, including disk images, CDs, USB drives, and online downloads, and are often executed directly on the target hardware or within an emulator.
Originating in the 1980s among European hobbyists, the demoscene grew from the early cracking and software
Techniques and formats in the demoscene cover a wide range of approaches, including 2D and 3D graphics,
The demoscene is international and community-driven, with live events, online archives, and discussion forums that preserve