Who is considered a pioneer of CGI in movies?
Alfred Hitchcock
Steven Spielberg
John Whitney
George Lucas
What was one of the first uses of CGI in film?
Star background
Computer-animated hand
3D dinosaur
Virtual reality scene
In which decade did CGI become more common in movies?
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
What technology is essential for creating CGI?
Digital cameras
Quantum computers
Graphics processing units
Radio telescopes
What does ‘rendering’ mean in the context of CGI?
Writing a script
Drawing by hand
Generating visual imagery from models
Directing a scene
Which film is known for pioneering fully CGI characters?
Jurassic Park
The Abyss
Terminator 2
Toy Story
What is motion capture technology used for in CGI?
Creating textures
Designing sets
Animating characters
Writing scripts
What aspect does CGI not directly improve in films?
Visual effects
Screenwriting
Set design
Costume creation
Which of these is a common software used in CGI creation?
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Blender
Microsoft Excel
How has CGI impacted the cost of filmmaking?
Reduced costs universally
Increased costs universally
Variable impact on costs
No impact on costs
What is ray tracing in CGI?
Real-time interaction
Particle physics
Light simulation
Audio effects
Which movie first used extensive CGI for water effects?
Titanic
The Abyss
Pirates of the Caribbean
Waterworld
What type of CGI involves creating outdoor scenes?
Vector graphics
Texture mapping
Digital landscaping
3D modeling
Which CGI technique allows for detailed surfaces?
Bump mapping
Linear editing
Motion blur
Auto-tuning
Which year did the first CGI company start?
1972
1982
1992
2002
Who developed the RenderMan software?
Adobe
Pixar
Microsoft
IBM
What is a common use of CGI in documentaries?
Recreating historical events
Editing sound
Writing scripts
Promoting films
What does ‘compositing’ refer to in CGI?
Combining visuals
Writing code
Editing text
Mixing soundtracks
Which tool is essential for CGI animation?
Text editor
3D scanner
Animation software
Web browser
What effect has CGI had on movie set design?
Reduced reliance
Increased costs
No impact
Enhanced sound
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