John Whitney was one of the earliest pioneers of computer graphics, most memorably known for his work on the opening sequence of Hitchcock’s Vertigo. But even in this educational video for IBM in 1968 ...

From Hollywood blockbusters to the design of aircraft cockpits, the visual-effects industry relies on tracing the path of light to create scenes that do not and may never exist Optical physics From ...

Grace is an Australian writer and pop culture enthusiast. When not glued to a screen, she also enjoys filmmaking and sound design. The possibilities in modern filmmaking have become endless thanks to ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The first movie to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) was "Westworld." The process, which involves rendering special effects on a computer ...