nearneon
Nearneon is a term used in digital art and visualization to describe a software framework and accompanying visual style that emphasizes neon-inspired glow and near real-time rendering. The term combines 'near' and 'neon' to signal its focus on immediacy and luminous color.
Origin and concept: Nearneon was proposed by a collective of artists and developers in the early 2010s
Technology and features: Core to nearneon is a shader-based bloom and glow pipeline that can be layered
Applications: It is used for live visuals in electronic music performances, digital installations, and educational demos
Reception: Nearneon is regarded as a niche approach within generative art and live visuals. Proponents note
Related topics: neon aesthetics, glow effects, bloom, real-time rendering, shader programming, WebGL, generative art.