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A Computer Animated Hand (1972)

Movie ★ 6.7 6 min

Documentary Animation

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.

Edwin Catmull Director Fred Parke Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1972
Runtime
6 min
IMDb
tt2165545
Studio
University of Utah

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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.
When was A Computer Animated Hand released?
A Computer Animated Hand is a 1972 documentary, animation film.
Where can I watch A Computer Animated Hand?
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