SynthaVision Sample Reel (1974)

Guess where I came from… a computer!

SynthaVision Sample Reel (1974) poster

Synthavision was an early computer CGI technology developed by MAGI (Mathematical Applications Group, Inc.), and one of the first systems to implement a ray-tracing algorithmic approach to hidden surface removal in rendering images, using solid primitives with combinatorial operators rather than the polygons or wireframe meshes that most CGI companies use today. This demo sampler was directed by golden age animator Jack Zander and designed by Joanne Mitchell, and showcases the technology and its capabilities through short segments of experimental animation and colorful compositions.

Director: Jack Zander
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
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Screenplay

Music: Larry Greene
Production: Mathematical Applications Group, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Zander
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary

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What is SynthaVision Sample Reel about?
Synthavision was an early computer CGI technology developed by MAGI (Mathematical Applications Group, Inc.), and one of the first systems to implement a ray-tracing algorithmic approach to hidden surface removal in rendering images, using solid primitives with combinatorial operators rather than the polygons or wireframe meshes that most CGI companies use today. This demo sampler was directed by golden age animator Jack Zander and designed by Joanne Mitchell, and showcases the technology and its capabilities through short segments of experimental animation and colorful compositions.
Who directed SynthaVision Sample Reel?
SynthaVision Sample Reel was directed by Jack Zander.
How long is SynthaVision Sample Reel?
SynthaVision Sample Reel has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is SynthaVision Sample Reel?
SynthaVision Sample Reel is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was SynthaVision Sample Reel produced?
SynthaVision Sample Reel was produced in United States of America.