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INSANE (software)

In today's article, we will explore in depth the fascinating world of INSANE (software). From its origins to its impact on modern society, we will dive into a variety of aspects related to this topic. We will analyze its implications in culture, economy and politics, as well as its role in people's daily lives. Through expert interviews, case studies, and statistical data, we will offer a complete and balanced view of INSANE (software), hoping to provide our readers with a clear and deep understanding of this phenomenon. Without a doubt, INSANE (software) is a topic that will not leave anyone indifferent, and we are excited to be able to share with you everything we have discovered about it.

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INSANE
DevelopersLucasArts and Vincent Lee
TypeMiddleware

INSANE is a proprietary INteractive Streaming ANimation Engine developed at LucasArts, primarily by programmer/game designer Vincent Lee. Using custom video compression technology, it greatly compresses moving images so that high quality full-screen videos can be displayed even in hi-res graphics modes on the PC.

An early version was first developed for Star Wars: Rebel Assault, and was followed by a much enhanced version in Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire and then in Full Throttle, Outlaws, and The Dig. It was also used in the 1998 games Star Wars: Droid Works, Mysteries of the Sith, and Mortimer and The Riddles of the Medallion, and its compression technology was incorporated into Star Wars: Behind the Magic, Star Wars Episode I: Insider's Guide, and Jar Jar's Journey Adventure Book. The use for Full Throttle caused some problems since INSANE was intended to be photorealistic, contrasting to the general cartoony feeling.[1] The rendered environment had to be scaled down to match to the rest of the game world. Later enhancements were made to the compression technology to optimize it for the cartoon style imagery used in Outlaws.

References

  1. ^ Smith, Rob (2008). Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-6184-7.