Generative Art Timeline · Chapter 7: Net Era (1990s)
1993
Second Reality Demo Released by Future Crew at Assembly 93

At Assembly 93 in July 1993, Future Crew debuted Second Reality, a significant demo showcasing cutting-edge 2D and 3D computer graphics rendering. It captivated audiences for 16 minutes and 19 seconds with its synchronized visuals and Skaven and Purple Motion’s techno soundtrack. The demo, which was released to the public in October 1993, became legendary, being hailed as one of the best creations of the early 1990s PC demo scene. Its innovative techniques, such as real-time mesh deformation and ray tracing, cemented its place as a generative art landmark, inspiring countless remixes and leaving an indelible imprint on digital creativity incorporating generativity.
Text by Peter Bauman. Generative Art Timeline, Le Random.
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Demoscene
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- Ideas
- Demoscene, generative art
- Technologies
- computer graphics, ray tracing, real-time rendering
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- Purple Motion, Skaven
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- Second Reality
- Organisations
- Assembly Party, Future Crew, October
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- Timeline Ch 7—Net Era (1990s) with Auriea Harvey, Joshua Davis, LIA, Scott Draves & Vuk Ćosić — listen with transcript on Le Random (11 Apr 2024, 77 min). Chapter 7’s episode. Apple Podcasts · Spotify