Museum of Science, Boston

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Cahners Theater
With Terrence Masson, ACM SIGGRAPH 2010 Conference Chair; director, Game Design, Northeastern University; author, CG101: A Computer Graphics Industry Reference. This presentation is part of the ongoing series Movie Magic.

Ever wonder who coined the phrase "computer graphics" or how PIXAR got its name? Animation and visual effects producer Terrence Masson draws on more than two decades of experience to explore the history of computer graphics. Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the people and companies that formed the CG industry and about the tools and techniques that are currently creating a buzz.

Mr. Masson is also chairing the 2010 SIGGRAPH conference — the premier international event on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Get a sneak peek at this year's event, which will bring together the most respected technical and creative people who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and the Web.

Seating is limited. Seating passes are available to the general public in the Museum lobby beginning at 5:45 p.m. on the evening of the program; first come, first served. Museum members may reserve a limited number of seating passes in advance by calling between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday the week of the program only: 617-589-3169.

Photo: Original South Park pilot shape tests (1996) © Terrence Masson

Fee: Free

This program is part of Movie Magic, a series exploring the technological tricks that make films fabulous. Funding for this series provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities Fund.