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Creation of the JPEG Image Format
The JPEG image format, which revolutionized digital image storage and transmission due to its compression capabilities, was introduced in 1992.
The First Computer-Generated Film
Pixar's 'Toy Story,' released in 1995, was the first fully computer-generated feature film, marking a new era for animation.
Launch of ZBrush
ZBrush, a digital sculpting tool that revolutionized 3D modeling, especially for organic shapes, was released by Pixologic in 1999.
The First Digital Image
Created by Russell Kirsch in 1957, the first digital image was a 176x176 pixel scan of his son's photograph.
The First Digital Art Magazine
The launch of 'Computer Graphics World' in 1976 marks the beginning of periodicals dedicated to digital art and computer graphics.
First Art Project Sent to Space
TeamLab's artwork was sent to the International Space Station in 2020, making it one of the first digital art projects to reach space.
The First CGI Character in Film
In 1985, the 'Young Sherlock Holmes' film featured the first CGI character, a knight made of stained glass, which was a breakthrough in VFX.
First Use of Flash Animation
FutureSplash Animator, later known as Flash, was used for web animations starting in 1996 and became an essential part of early web design.
Introduction of Ethereum and CryptoArt
The introduction of Ethereum in 2015 enabled the rise of CryptoArt, allowing artists to sell their digital art as unique tokens called NFTs.
The Launch of Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop, a revolutionary digital art software, was released in 1990, transforming the possibilities for digital artists and photographers.
DeviantArt Goes Online
DeviantArt, a popular online community for sharing and discussing digital art, was launched in 2000.
The First Art Created by Neural Network
In 2018, 'Edmond de Belamy' became the first piece of art created by an artificial intelligence to be auctioned by Christie's, marking a significant achievement in AI art.
The Creation of WebGL
WebGL, a web-based graphics library that brought 3D graphics to the web without plugins, was released in 2011.
VR Art Becomes Accessible to Consumers
The 2016 release of consumer VR headsets like the Oculus Rift brought Virtual Reality art creation and exhibitions to a wider audience.
First Digital Art Exhibition
The 'Computer Techniques' section at the 1965 New York World's Fair is considered one of the first exhibitions featuring digital art.
First Digital Mirror System: 'AARON'
In 1973, Harold Cohen created 'AARON', an artificial intelligence program that could produce original art, pioneering the concept of computer-generated art.
The First 3D Printed Sculpture
In 1981, 'Topo' becomes the first 3D printed sculpture, created by artist Chuck Hull, who also invented stereolithography.
Introduction of the GIF Format
The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was introduced by CompuServe in 1987, becoming a popular format for short animations.
The First Digital Camera
Developed by Steven Sasson, the first digital camera was created in 1975 at Eastman Kodak, signifying the start of a new era in photography.
Origins of ASCII Art
ASCII art, which uses characters from the ASCII standard to create images, began to appear in the 1960s with the proliferation of computers.
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