Abstract

Recent incorporation of computer graphics into feature-length films — Return of the Jedi, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and Tron, to name a few — has inspired a belief that entire films might soon be generated by computer. It is shown below that even so-called “supercomputers” of today fall quite short of the power required for this goal. True supercomputers are needed with capabilities just now being conceived and with cost commensurate with typical filmmaking practice.

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