DemoLab Mentoring Program
DemoLab - Make your first demo!
The demoscene is all about making, not just consuming. But where to even start? After last year's success, we are inviting you to join our mentors, introducing you to different tools and guiding you on your first steps to make your very first real-time scene e.g. with Processing ( https://processing.org/ ), p5.js ( https://p5js.org/ ) and Cables.gl ( https://cables.gl/ ).
We will also host roundtables again after the compos, where contestants and compo orgas can enjoy a free drink and in return answer your questions about their production!
Of course the events and compos are built around this workshop, so don’t be afraid you will miss out by joining.
During the Demozmorge on Sunday, we will have a screening of all One-Scene-demos produced during the party, celebrating them together!
Looking for Helping Hands!
One of the most rewarding things you can do is help people along the way - explore some tools together with them, and help on the first steps to make their first demo or digital art piece.
What is required of a Mentor?
- Curiousity and some at least high-level knowledge about (FLOSS) tools and creative processes (we have some briefing materials)
- Some experience in the demoscene, e.g. how to use a party system and common communication channels
- A friendly attitude and hands-off approach to empower attendees (Their Keyboard is Lava!)
- Being able to reach out to others with questions you can't answer
- Available on-site at MountainBytes from Feb 14-16th (remote support is welcome, too)
- English-speaking and/or any of the Swiss main languages (German, French, Italian)
What do I get out of being a Mentor?
- Free entrance to MountainBytes
- Free softdrinks and snacks
- A very warm and fuzzy feeling enabling others to join the scene
- Perhaps that coder/graphics artist you've been looking for, all fresh and excited to continue doing stuff!
I'm a Musician - what kind of music snippets are you looking for?
- In principle, all formats are possible; but normal mp3 or ogg-files are usually the most sought-after
- Length: About 30 seconds to 1 minute is perfect, it's of course helpful if it loops
- You will of course receive full credit, part of the workshop is showing how to prepare an entry for upload
- You can send your music-snippet donations to info@mountainbytes.ch
Who can participate?
Whether you are completely new to the demoscene and want to know where to start, have been around a long time but never got around to build a demo yourself or are an organiser who would like to host workshops like this in the future - we are happy to have you! This workshop does not require any previous programming experience and is open to anyone from age 12 to 120.
You will require a 3-day ticket to MountainBytes to join the workshop. Participation will be limited to 15 people, and can be held in English, German and French.
If you are already experienced with the environments listed above, and perhaps even have some experience training folks, we would also love to have you as a mentor!
What do participants need to bring?
You will need to bring a laptop (that shouldn't be more than 5 years old). Don’t have a sufficient machine? Get in touch with us before the event!
