A Computer Animated Hand (1972)

A Computer Animated Hand (1972) poster

Archive film showing possibly the first example of digital rendering, made by Pixar co-founders Ed Catmull and Fred Parke in 1972, was stumbled upon by the son of Robert B Ingebretsen, who also set up the world-famous U.S. studio. A six minute version shows additional CGI animation of an artificial heart valve, and human heads.

Director: Edwin Catmull, Fred Parke
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:
Production: University of Utah
Country: United States of America
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edwin Catmull, Fred Parke
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Computer Animated Hand about?
Archive film showing possibly the first example of digital rendering, made by Pixar co-founders Ed Catmull and Fred Parke in 1972, was stumbled upon by the son of Robert B Ingebretsen, who also set up the world-famous U.S. studio. A six minute version shows additional CGI animation of an artificial heart valve, and human heads.
Who directed A Computer Animated Hand?
A Computer Animated Hand was directed by Edwin Catmull, Fred Parke.
How long is A Computer Animated Hand?
A Computer Animated Hand has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is A Computer Animated Hand?
A Computer Animated Hand is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was A Computer Animated Hand produced?
A Computer Animated Hand was produced in United States of America.