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Computers Are People, Too! (1982)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 47M

Director : Denis Sanders

Synopsis

This movie explores the possibilities of interaction between man and computer, with some historical background. It demonstrates techniques introduced in the Walt Disney movie _Tron (1982)_, combining computer-synthesized animation and real-life object photography.

Actors

Elaine Joyce
Elaine Joyce
Herself / Hostess
Joseph Campanella
Joseph Campanella
Narrator
Billy Bowles
Billy Bowles
Computer (voice)
Nancy Kulp
Nancy Kulp
Computer (voice)
Steven Lisberger
Steven Lisberger
Himself
Michael Iceberg
Michael Iceberg
Himself
Gary Chang
Gary Chang
Himself

Crews

Denis Sanders
Denis Sanders
Director
Larry Forkner
Larry Forkner
Sound Recordist
Steve Kibbons
Steve Kibbons
Sound
Robin Dee LaVigne
Robin Dee LaVigne
Makeup Artist
Mike Bonifer
Mike Bonifer
Writer
L.G. Weaver
L.G. Weaver
Writer
Dan Kuramoto
Dan Kuramoto
Original Music Composer
Mike Bonifer
Mike Bonifer
Producer

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