Experience the iconic Matrix code rain animation in real-time. This interactive digital art installation displays falling green characters on a black background, inspired by the legendary Matrix film.
Wir-sind-die-Matrix.de is a tribute to the classic "Digital Rain" effect from the Matrix trilogy. The animation uses modern web technologies like Canvas API, Web Audio API, and performance optimizations for a smooth experience on all devices. The code rain consists of falling green characters, mainly Katakana script, continuously flowing across the screen.
The website contains hidden features and easter eggs. Try the classic Konami code (arrow up, up, down, down, left, right) or long press on touch devices (5 seconds) to activate secret effects. The Matrix will then shine in new colors.
The animation uses HTML5 Canvas for optimal rendering, Web Workers for performant background calculations, and an adaptive frame rate system that automatically adjusts to your device's performance.
Move your mouse over the animation to highlight individual columns. Click anywhere to start new code streams. On touch devices, you can interact by touching the screen. The animation responds to your input in real-time.