CRIM   Demos: 

What is a Demo?

A demo is a program that displays a sound, music, and light show, usually in 3D. Demos are very fun to watch, because they seemingly do things that aren't possible on the machine they were programmed on.

Essentially, demos "show off". They do so in usually one, two, or all three of three methods: 

  • They show off the computer's hardware abilities (3D objects, multi-channel sound, etc.) 
  • They show off the creative abilities of the demo group (artists, musicians) 
  • They show off the programmer's abilities (fast 3D shaded polygons, complex motion, etc.) 
Demos are an art form. They blend mathematics, programming skill, and creativity into something incredible to watch and listen to.