Balloon Guy (1987)

Name: Balloon Guy
Director: Chris Wedge
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Released: 1987-07-23
Duration: 2 min

Comedy Animation

Director: Chris Wedge

Runtime2 min

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Back in 1987, CGI was still relatively new. Pixar had only produced three shorts by that time and they tended to be extremely simple. And, such projects took years and were still created using massive mainframe computers--as PCs were not fast enough or complex enough to do this sort of work. And, most importantly, rendering software had to be created by anyone wanting to do such work. It was a very primitive time for the most primitive sort of CGI, this short film is an animation that was used to demonstrate the new physics of the polygon animation.

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As one of the earliest CGI animated shorts, Balloon Guy (1987) directed by Chris Wedge offers a unique glimpse into the pioneering days of computer animation. With its primitive yet charming visuals, this film showcases the ingenuity and technical breakthroughs that laid the groundwork for the stunning CGI we enjoy today, making it a fascinating watch for animation enthusiasts and film history buffs.