Computer Visions - 1991 VHS Tape

Going thru a few boxes of old VHS cassette tapes and I've come across some gems. The first up is Computer Visions (1991, 1996 reissue). Re-watching this as it captured made me realize how impressive the capabilities were for the time, given things like hardware, software and computing power (not to mention any custom engineering and coding being done).  Then you realize how easy or effortlessly things can be created now by one person using something like Blender in just an afternoon or a weekend - mind-blowing. Also, Ray Tracy...   RAY. TRACY.  haha  This production is deliciously coated with 90's cheese.

Somewhat unrelated, note the typo on the back cover: "word's first" instead of "world's first". I don't take pleasure in pointing it out, but it does make me feel better about my own published errors, having worked in marketing/advertising for decades. Something will inevitably slip thru the cracks, for one reason or another.

Anyway, enjoy this journey back in time!

Back cover text:

COMPUTER VISIONS:

A Fantastic Voyage Through the World of Computer Animation

From the distant reaches of outer space to the molecular level of the human body, Computer Visions takes you where no program has gone before. Join Ray Tracy - the world's first computer-generated television host - on an international behind-the-scenes journey through a fantastic universe of images and stories created by artists on the cutting edge of computer animation. You will explore the virtual realities of computer-created worlds where illusion and reality merge. Among other experiences, you'll swim with robotic mermaids, rock and roll with Dozo - a visually exciting new computer singer – and visit a strange and alien world where humanoid creatures dance in ritual ecstasy. Plus, you'll see some of the reality behind the magic, learning about the evolution of computer animation.

Produced & Directed by

GEOFFREY DE VALOIS

Executive Producers

GEOFFREY DE VALOIS & NORIO SUGANO

Co-Producer

ALAN BLOOM

Written by

ALAN BLOOM & GEOFFREY DE VALOIS & FERMIN DA VALOS II

Edited by

FERMIN DA VALOS II & GEOFFREY DE VALOIS

Music by

BILL ROEBUCK & ROBERT J. WALSH

SCREEN MUSIC INTERNATIONAL

MP7166 Color Approx. 58 minutes NR Hi-Fi Stereo

©1991 Digital Entertainment Group. All rights reserved. Packaging & design © 1996 MPI Home Video.