Computer Graphics Special (1986 High Quality 60FPS Laserdisc CG Demo Reel)
This is the 1986 Laserdisc “Computer Graphics Special“ (SS098-6022) which is a very early CG demonstration disc with behind-the-scenes video & some very interesting (and dated) narration. The video features CG clips created by Pixar, Robert Abel & Associates, Wavefront, ect & used by NBC, CBS, Nickelodeon, HBO, Bravo, & many other companies in the 1980’s.
This disc was also released in the USA with minor differences as “Dream Machine #1: The Visual Computer“ (V1001L).
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Chapter List (by scene):
00:14- PACIFIC DATA IMAGES “CHROMOSAURUS“
01:55- MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY “MIT SKETCHPAD“
02:06- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH “ANIMATED HAND“ & “TALKING HEAD“
02:31- EVANS & SUTHERLAND “CT6 GRAPHICS“
02:38- SOGITEC “CAMERA“
02:45- DIGITAL EFFECTS “WATER DROPLET“
03:11- CRANSTON/CSURI PRODUCTIONS INC. “KALEIDOSC