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>> Can you tell me what was "computer graphics" about the first >> five-minute B/W piece with the chopped-off fingers? Pardon me for >> ranting. 🙂 I guess we call that "computer graphics evolving into pure art". The computer tools that we work with are no longer distinguishable from more "conventional" media. Computer "art" is returning to its more traditional roots, where the image and artistic impression are more important than the media with which it is produced. Effects from "TRON" were incredible because they were recognizable as CG. OTOH, "FORREST GUMP" and "TRUE LIES" are incredible because you can't tell what has been computer generated. That said, much of the ET was "artwork" that didn't do much for me. Several pieces were dark, depressing and even gruesome. I DID enjoy much of the stereoscopic artwork and the excerpt from "Inside-out". Like "TRON" and "THE MINDS EYE", they appealled to me -because- of their computerized look and feel. Sorry I missed you at the show. I checked name badges at the booth, but I must have missed you. Thanks for the free pass. It worked out well. My wife (who normally has little interest in graphics) was able to tour the exhibits and the Edge, where she did find some displays that caught her attention. – Dave Marks