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Early experiments
created for Alfred Hitchcock vertigo by John Whitney
computer animation film is created
3D rendering demonstration
Digital morphing -
The rise of CGI in film
Westworld uses CGI for the first time
Star wars uses CGI
"money for nothing" by Dire Straits first CGI music video -
"money for nothing" by Dire Straits first CGI music video
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CGI becomes mainstream
CGI is used to make creatures and animated films as well as visual effects with 3D technology -
Terminator 2
Groundbreaking CGI effects during fighting scenes -
Toy story
First fully CGI animated film -
Rise of the planets of the apes
Realistic CGI from person to animal being apes -
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Today in 2025
Today CGI combines AI technology with special effects and live action footage -
Avatar the way of water
CGI water
improved CGI in motion capture
Underwater realistic experience