= Timeline of computer animation in film and television
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The timeline of computer animation in film and television is a fascinating journey that spans several decades. Here is an overview highlighting key milestones in the evolution of this technology: \#\#\# 1960s - **1960**: The first computerized animation is created by the computer graphics pioneer John Whitney, who uses a mathematical algorithm to create animated sequences. - **1963**: The first known computer-generated animation appears in "Hummingbird," a project by IBM and the artist Frieder Nake.
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