Computers Are People, Too! (1982)
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- 46min
- Documentary
- 23 May 1982 (USA)
- TV Movie
This movie explores the possibilities of interaction between man and computer, with some historical background. It demonstrates techniques introduced in the Walt Disney movie _Tron (1982)_, combining computer-synthesized animation and...
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Cast
| Elaine Joyce | ... |
Hostess
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| Joseph Campanella | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Nancy Kulp | ... |
Computer (voice)
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Billy Bowles | ... |
Computer (voice)
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Michael Iceberg | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Steven Lisberger | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Denis Sanders | ||
Written by
| Mike Bonifer | ... | () (as Michael Bonifer) |
| L.G. Weaver | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mike Bonifer | ... | producer (as Michael Bonifer) |
| Denis Sanders | ... | producer: S.R.S. |
| Arthur Swerdloff | ... | producer: S.R.S. |
| Cardon Walker | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Dan Kuramoto | ||
Cinematography by
| Theodore Ashton | ... | (as Ted Ashton) |
Editorial Department
| Joe Bella | ... | editor: video tape |
| Cardon Walker | ... | assistant videotape editor |
Makeup Department
| Frankie Bergman | ... | hair stylist |
| Robin LaVigne | ... | makeup artist (as Robin Dee LaVigne) |
Production Management
| Arthur Swerdloff | ... | post-production supervisor |
Sound Department
| Larry Forkner | ... | sound recordist |
| Steve Kibbons | ... | sound |
| Dan Kuramoto | ... | sound mix supervisor |
| Larry Sullivan | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dick Caine | ... | video engineer |
| Mike Chaney | ... | lighting technician |
| Joe Epperson | ... | lighting technician |
| Alan L. Porter | ... | video engineer (as Alan Porter) |
Music Department
| Garth Hudson | ... | composer: theme "The Juggler" |
| Michael Iceberg | ... | composer: additional music |
| Tom Seufert | ... | composer: theme "The Juggler" |
Additional Crew
| Susan Champlin | ... | researcher |
| Robert Conley | ... | creator: "Refractions" |
| Scott Cooper | ... | production assistant |
| Ed Emshwiller | ... | creator: "Sunstone" (as Ed Emschwiller) |
| Jim Fanning | ... | production assistant |
| Margie Hernandez | ... | production assistant |
| Nelson Max | ... | creator: "Carla's Island" |
| Jodi McLaughlin | ... | visual consultant |
| Steven Rogers | ... | production assistant |
| Stan Vanderbeek | ... | creator: "Euclidean Illusions" |
Thanks
| Jim Blinn | ... | acknowledgment (as James Blinn) |
| Yoko Ichino | ... | acknowledgment |
| John Whitney Sr. | ... | acknowledgment (as John Whitney) |
Production Companies
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Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aladdin's Castle (acknowledgment)
- Computer Camp Inc. (acknowledgment)
- Computer Image ("Caveman" by)
- Cranston-Csuri Productions ("Pillars" and "Refractions" by)
- Cray Research Inc. ("Euclidean Illusions" by)
- Digital Effects Inc. ("Times Square" by)
- Evans & Sutherland (flight animation)
- Fairlight Instruments USA (acknowledgment)
- General Electric-Calma (monitor graphics)
- Information International ("The Juggler" by)
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (acknowledgment)
- MAGI ("Electronic Man" by)
- New York Institute of Technology ("Sunstone" by)
- New York Institute of Technology ("The Works" by)
- Panos Productions (additional photography)
- Robert Abel and Associates ("Panasonic Plane" by)
- Telemation (additional photography)
- The Ladd Company (acknowledgment)
- University of Northern Colorado (acknowledgment)
- WTV (video synthesis)
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This movie explores the possibilities of interaction between man and computer, with some historical background. It demonstrates techniques introduced in the Walt Disney movie _Tron (1982)_, combining computer-synthesized animation and real-life object photography. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Edited into Computers: The Friendly Invasion (1982). See more » |