Cellular Automata (1990)

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This educational video about cellular automata was filmed, narrated, and edited by Rudy Rucker in 1990, using some "CA Lab" software he worked on at Autodesk. Renamed "Cellab," the software and manual are available for free on Rucker's website, but certainly you can watch the video without using the software. Two-dimensional CA rules discussed include Langton's worm, the game of Life, Silverman's Brain, the Vote rule, the Rug rule, gas-simulating rules, and many others.

Director: Rudy Rucker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 36 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Cellular Automata about?
This educational video about cellular automata was filmed, narrated, and edited by Rudy Rucker in 1990, using some "CA Lab" software he worked on at Autodesk. Renamed "Cellab," the software and manual are available for free on Rucker's website, but certainly you can watch the video without using the software. Two-dimensional CA rules discussed include Langton's worm, the game of Life, Silverman's Brain, the Vote rule, the Rug rule, gas-simulating rules, and many others.
Who directed Cellular Automata?
Cellular Automata was directed by Rudy Rucker.
Who stars in Cellular Automata?
Cellular Automata stars Rudy Rucker.
How long is Cellular Automata?
Cellular Automata has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is Cellular Automata?
Cellular Automata is a Documentary film.