Exploring the Impact of Technology on Film Making: A Look at Hewlett Packard's Role in Animation Innovation

The transcript discusses the impact of technology on filmmaking, highlighting Lucas's insights on advancements since the first Star Wars. Hewlett Packard's role in supporting new technology and animators is emphasized, particularly through their collaboration with DreamWorks and the SE3D project. The transcript also covers new rendering technologies that enhance animation efficiency and realism, and how these innovations are reshaping media production economics.

What role does Hewlett Packard play in the film industry according to the first section?

• They manage film distribution.

• They provide catering services.

• They create movie scripts.

• They are a festival sponsor.

Which animation project is mentioned in the second section as being supported by HP?

• Frozen

• Finding Nemo

• Little Angel

• Toy Story

What is the primary goal of the SE3D project?

• To research the impact of technology on media production

• To train actors for animated films

• To create a new animation studio

• To develop new film editing software

How has HP's technology changed the animation rendering process?

• It has made rendering faster and more efficient.

• It has eliminated the need for animators.

• It has slowed down the rendering process.

• It has made rendering more expensive.

What is the expected outcome of the project's research on computing in media production?

• To increase the cost of media production

• To benefit the wider entertainment industry

• To reduce the number of films produced

• To make traditional animation obsolete