Tron’s famous light cycle scene was created using computer technology and designed by Syd Mead, but the film did not receive an Academy Award nomination due to the belief that it had “cheated using computers.” Tron was one of the first major productions to use computer-generated imagery.
The 1982 film Tron was famous for its light cycle scene created by the use of computer technology. The motorcycles in the film were designed by Syd Mead, a famous concept artist. While the film’s use of special effects was new for its time, it did not receive an Academy Award nomination. According to Tron director Steven Lisberger, the film received no nominations because the Academy believed it had “cheated using computers.” Tron was one of the first major productions to use a significant amount of computer-generated imagery.
Learn more about computer-generated images:
Ikea uses computer-generated imagery extensively in their catalogs in order to reduce costs associated with shipping furniture prototypes for photography
Computer-generated images are often preferred for creating visual effects because of the quality and control it allows
CGI has been used in movies to alter the way an actor seeks out a specific role; making them appear younger, stronger, or even weaker than they actually are
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