This is the exhaustively documented shader code of the Building From Bedrock 1 kilobyte intro. Remember, don’t try this at work!
Continue readingAug 03 2024
Building From Bedrock 1K
This intro was created for the Assembly summer 2024 1K intro competition, where it placed 1st. Since this was the first time one of my kids came along, I was inspired by one of their favourite games :) The music was made by Miss Saigon on a very limited size and time budget.
You can watch the intro on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/yDIRSU-8coQ
For feedback, the Pouet page is here: https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=97442
If you have a fast enough Nvidia video card, you can run the executable yourself, download it from here .
Warning: Windows Defender doesn’t like the 1K assembler magic that is needed to create this, and will report it as a virus (and delete the exe). You might want to download it in a folder that is excluded from the virus scanning.
Aug 03 2024
Lux Minima, Lux Sancta 1K
This 1K intro was made for the Lovebyte 2024 1Kb intro competition, where it placed 4th. It uses a particle effect, instead of the usual raymarching :) This also means that you don’t really need a heavy videocard to run this. It’s recommended to run the intro realtime, because the Youtube compression really messes up particle effects… You can download the intro from here, feedback welcome on the Pouet page. Note that antivirus scanners might complain about 1Ks due to the unusual header hacks used.
If you prefer to watch it on youtube: you can do that here.
Aug 03 2024
Pyrotranquil 3K
This is a small intro (less than the usual 4K) using particles and compute shaders. It took part in the R-sync 2024 demoparty in Belgium, where it took first place in the combined demoparty. I was trying to make an infinitely-running demo like Timeless/Tran, but due to numerical precision the effect starts to look a bit weird after 7-8 minutes.
You can watch a HD recording on Youtube , feedback welcome on the Pouet page
Or you can download an run the intro yourself: Pyrotranquil by Fulcrum (HD)
Aug 03 2024
Creative Carving 1K
This done-in-a-hurry 1K was made for the Demosplash 2023 combined intro competition, where it placed 1st. It’s based on a recursive torus idea that I had for quite a while, with some added near-Halloween styling.
You can watch it on Youtube , feedback welcome on Pouet
Or you can download the executable and run it yourself: Creative Carving 1K by Fulcrum
(Standard disclaimer about antivirus not liking 1K intros applies)
Aug 05 2023
Lost in Neon 1K
This is our contribution to the Assembly 2023 1 kilobyte Intro competition, where it placed 2nd.
Get the executable here: Lost In Neon by Fulcrum
You can also watch it on Youtube
Feb 12 2023
Sliver 1K
This is our contribution to the LoveByte 2023 high-end 1K intro competition.
Download: Sliver 1 K by Fulcrum
Aug 07 2022
Truck Is Jarig 4K
Here’s a crazy idea I have had for a few years: remake the entire Rob Is Jarig/Aardbei demo from 2000 in a 4K. That demo has been submitted at quite a few demoparties (see Pouet ). At some point people started to dance on stage if that demo was shown. Unfortunately the Fins at Assembly’22 didn’t know that custom (or they were scared of the security guards. Yes Assembly has those). Still, they at least recognized my artistic impression of Truck ;-)
Download: http://www.fulcrum-demo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Truck-is-Jarig-4K-by-Fulcrum.zip
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuYktqWhznI
Pouet page: https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=91905
Aug 07 2022
Dissecting the Scene Syndrome executable graphics
Another 4K executable graphics (more like 2.3 KB, actually) , which placed 2nd at the Outline 2022 executable graphics compo. It was also nominated for a Meteorik award in the “Best executable graphics” category.
Pouet page: https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=91576
Download: https://www.fulcrum-demo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dissecting-the-Scene-Syndrome-by-Fulcrum.zip
Aug 07 2022
The Red Chair executable graphics
My first 4K executable gfx, for the Outline 2021 party. It placed 2nd in the executable graphics competition. It’s amazing how much space is in a 4K if you don’t have to add a soundtrack and animation…
Pouet page: https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=91371
Download link: http://www.fulcrum-demo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/The-Red-Chair-by-Fulcrum.zip