Commodore 64 demos

Though it was not unusual to find demos that displayed a single picture, only music tracks or a programming skill, groups were formed that consisted of members who were skilled in composing music, drawing graphics and programming.

Full disk demos were produced, some of which would play music as the next file loaded, without any delay in the sound.

Various effects are achieved in demos, most of them due to undocumented side-effects pertaining to the MOS Technology VIC-II chip.

Full disk demos were produced, some of which would play music as the next file loaded, without any delay in the sound.

Some C64 enthusiasts lament the loss of the social interaction that locally centered computer activities provided.

Borders - screen shot of the intro to the "Bobby Border" part of the "Camel Park" demo. Notice the borders in black.
All borders removed - screen shot of one of the main effects in the "Bobby Border" part of "Camel Park". Notice how the sprites move into the borders. Also an example of the DXYCP (sprite-scroller) effect.