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The first film with computer generated imagery would be 1958's Vertigo, and the computer in question an M5 gun director mechanical computer.


The title sequence, created by John Whitney, right?

His brother James' 1966 abstract piece 'Lapis' is a favourite of mine, created using John Whitney's analog computer tech. There's a version on youtube[1] sadly only 480p, which gives you an idea, but if you see it projected it's just amazing..

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzniaKxMr2g




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