The Amiga's HAM graphics mode - a rudimentary precursor to high resolution graphics - is brought to vibrant new life in the stunning demo "HAMazing" by the demoscene group Desire.
The demo released for the aging Amiga computer charms the eye with an array of colorful animations and sweeping geometric patterns that artistically push the limits of the machine's original 1985 chipset. Rotating luminance bars morph, melt and intertwine in a dizzying kaleidoscopic sequence set to an aptly hypnotic music score.
While pushing the technical boundaries of the HAM mode, "HAMazing" also displays a finesse and polish that hints at the Amiga's lingering creative potential for a new generation of hardware hackers. And if the overwhelmingly positive reaction from Amiga enthusiasts is any indication, this unlikely hardware platform still holds the power to surprise and delight even amid years of technical obsolescence.
The demo's creators have succeeded resoundingly, creating a brief but incandescent demonstration of what creative persistence and open hardware can still achieve - even after three decades.
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The Amiga's HAM graphics mode - a rudimentary precursor to high resolution graphics - is brought to vibrant new life in the stunning demo "HAMazing" by the demoscene group Desire.
The demo released for the aging Amiga computer charms the eye with an array of colorful animations and sweeping geometric patterns that artistically push the limits of the machine's original 1985 chipset. Rotating luminance bars morph, melt and intertwine in a dizzying kaleidoscopic sequence set to an aptly hypnotic music score.
While pushing the technical boundaries of the HAM mode, "HAMazing" also displays a finesse and polish that hints at the Amiga's lingering creative potential for a new generation of hardware hackers. And if the overwhelmingly positive reaction from Amiga enthusiasts is any indication, this unlikely hardware platform still holds the power to surprise and delight even amid years of technical obsolescence.
The demo's creators have succeeded resoundingly, creating a brief but incandescent demonstration of what creative persistence and open hardware can still achieve - even after three decades.
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