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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Edwin_CatmullEdwin Catmull - Wikipedia

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   Edwin Earl Catmull (born March 31, 1945) is an American computer scientist and animator who served as the co-founder of Pixar and the President of Walt Disney Animation Studios. [3] [4] [5] He has been honored for his contributions to 3D computer graphics, including the 2019 ACM Turing Award.

2. amturing.acm.org › award_winners › catmull_1244219Edwin Catmull - A.M. Turing Award Laureate

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   In high school Catmull wanted to work as an animator, but realizing that there were no educational paths to a career in animation in the United States at that time, he pivoted to work in physics and computer science, receiving two Bachelor’s of Science degrees in 1969 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

3. science.utah.edu › alumni › the-art-and-science-ofThe Art and Science of Innovation: Catmull’s Story

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   Sep 16, 2024 · Animation fascinated him, but there was no college for it. So when he started his Bachelor’s degree at University of Utah, he fell back on science. “There were no tools for it, for animation, so I switched over into physics when I went to college,” Catmull said.

4. continuum.utah.edu › features › the-imaginerThe Imaginer | Continuum - University of Utah

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   In the 1950s, young Ed Catmull loved Walt Disney animated films such as Pinocchio and Peter Pan. He dreamed of becoming an animator, and he filled up sketchbooks and created his own flipbooks. At Salt Lake City’s Granite High School in the 1960s, he took every art class he could.

5. www.notablebiographies.com › Catmull-Edwin-EEdwin E. Catmull Biography - life, children, name, story ...

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   Computer–animation pioneer. Began career as director of the Computer Graphics Lab, 1975; vice president of Computer Division, Lucasfilm Ltd., 1979–86; co–founder and chief technical officer, Pixar Animation Studios, 1986&mdash, president, 1986–95, 2001—. Member: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Awards:

6. www.mckinsey.com › capabilities › people-andStaying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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   Ed Catmull has been at the forefront of the digital revolution since its early days. The president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios began studying computer science at the University of Utah in 1965.

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   How did Catmull become an animator?

   • In high school Catmull wanted to work as an animator, but realizing that there were no educational paths to a career in animation in the United States at that time, he pivoted to work in physics and computer science, receiving two Bachelor’s of Science degrees in 1969 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

   Edwin Catmull - A.M. Turing Award Laureate

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   Who is Ed Catmull?

   • Ed Catmull has been at the forefront of the digital revolution since its early days. The president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios began studying computer science at the University of Utah in 1965. In 1972, he created a four-minute film of computer-generated animation that represented the state of the art at the time.

   Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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   How old was Catmull when he was a child?

   • Catmull was born Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1945 but moved to Utah when he was six months old. His parents both worked in education, and his early childhood was heavily influenced by the growing postwar culture of science and technology along with the early animation of Walt Disney.

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   What awards did Dr Catmull receive?

   • Dr. Catmull also received the ACM SIGGRAPH Steven A. Coons Award for his lifetime contributions in the computer graphics field, the Progress Medal and the Fuji Gold Medal awards from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and the animation industry's Ub Iwerks Award for technical advancements in the art or industry of animation.

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   What degree does Dr Catmull have?

   • Dr. Catmull earned BS degrees in computer science and physics and a PhD in computer science from the University of Utah. In 2005, the University of Utah presented him with an honorary doctoral degree in engineering.

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   Why did Dr Catmull receive the Society of Motion Picture & Television engineer's Progress Medal?

   • In 2011, Dr. Catmull received the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineer's Progress Medal for his life-long pioneering contributions and visionary leadership in the field of computer generated imagery for the motion picture industry.

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8. www.computerhistory.org › profile › edwin-catmullEdwin Catmull - CHM

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   Oct 17, 2024 · Dr. Ed Catmull is cofounder of Pixar Animation Studios and president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Previously, Dr. Catmull was vice president of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm Ltd., where he managed development in the areas of computer graphics, video editing, video games and digital audio.