“Nintendo Dragon” by Jacoby

Title:

Nintendo Dragon

Conference:

• SIGGRAPH 1991

SIGGRAPH Video Review:

• Issue 71: SIGGRAPH '91 Electronic Theatre (Track #05)

Length:

0:15

Director(s):

• Jay Jacoby

Company / Institution / Agency:

• Studio Productions

Description:

Using the organic modeling fea­ tures of SCENIX proprietary software, Angel Studios created a fully-detailed, organic model intact with subtle surface qual­ities and body articulations for unique, fluid movements. SCENIX also synchronized the particle­ system fire to the dragon dynamics. The lifelike representa­tion of this fantasy dragon exemplifies the future of com­puter entertainment technology.

Hardware:

HARDWARE: Silicon Graphics workstations

Software:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: SCENIX proprietary Wavefront

Additional Contributors:

Produced by: Studio Productions, Hollywood
Animation production: Angel Studios, San Diego
Design: Studio Productions, Albert Co
Animator: Jill Hunt
Animation support: Michael Limber
Programmer: Brad Hunt
Sound: Albert Co

Animation / Video Overview:

SIGGRAPH 1991 Animation / Video

Type:

Animation / Video