17K views · 216 reactions | The Computer History Museum in Silicon Valely began as The Computer Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, which opened its doors in 1979. Today, we revisit this promotional video with a glimpse into how we once introduced the Museum to the world. Let’s just say, our storytelling (and tech) has had quite the upgrade... #ComputerHistoryMuseum #TheComputerMuseum #siliconvalley | Computer History Museum | Facebook

A First in Film History 🎞️ In Westworld (1973), Michael Crichton became the first film director to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) as a movie special effect. Working with graphic artist John Whitney Jr. and his team, Crichton developed groundbreaking “pixelated” sequences showing the Gunslinger robot’s POV—the earliest example of motion picture CGI and a defining moment in cinematic history. From this experiment came a new visual language—the machine’s eye view—that paved the way for the f

1.1K views · 36 reactions | Computing legend Alan Kay describes the unique culture of Xerox PARC that fostered the equally legendary Alto computer. Kay joined other members of the team who discussed the Alto’s legacy and ongoing impact on the occasion of the computer’s 50th anniversary. https://bit.ly/41P5cJW #XeroxAlto | Computer History Museum | Facebook

30 reactions · 11 shares | SuperPaint was developed between 1972 and...