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The Digital Revolution: Toy Story and CGI
On the timeline · around 1995 ·
What happened
In 1995 Pixar released Toy Story, the first feature-length film created entirely with computer-generated imagery. Built on years of research in computer graphics and Pixar's RenderMan software, it proved that CGI could carry a whole movie — and it was a massive hit that helped launch Pixar as an animation powerhouse.
Why it matters
Toy Story opened the digital age of cinema. Within a decade, computer-generated imagery and digital cameras had transformed how films are shot, animated, and projected, remaking the entire craft of moviemaking.
Sources
- Computer History Museum. Pixar's True Story · Reputable source
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- History of Video Games → — The shared revolution in computer graphics