A Computer Animated Hand
Originally released in 1972. A Computer Animated Hand is a documentary/animation film. directed by Edwin Catmull. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- University of Utah
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...
Who directed A Computer Animated Hand?
A Computer Animated Hand was directed by Edwin Catmull.
How long is A Computer Animated Hand?
A Computer Animated Hand has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was A Computer Animated Hand released?
A Computer Animated Hand was released on December 31, 1972 in theaters.