Pushing the Boundaries of C64 Graphics with Nuflix
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- #C64
- #Graphics
- #Demoscene
- NUFLIX is an advanced graphics system for the C64, improving upon the NUFLI format by allowing more flexible color changes and independent blocks.
- NUFLI, the predecessor, uses a combination of bitmap and sprite layers to achieve high-resolution images with more colors than normally possible on the C64.
- NUFLIX enhances NUFLI by enabling color changes in every scanline, improving artistic freedom and conversion speed.
- The system leverages undocumented VIC-II behaviors, such as FLI (Flexible Line Interpretation) and sprite crunching, to push hardware limits.
- NUFLIX Studio, the tool for creating NUFLIX images, offers real-time feedback and seamless integration with emulators for an efficient workflow.
- The conversion process involves optimizing colors, generating register update code, and assembling the final image, with considerations for both PAL and NTSC systems.
- Future directions include expanding hardware feature usage and enhancing interactive tools for greater artist control.