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Creation of the JPEG Image Format

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The JPEG image format, which revolutionized digital image storage and transmission due to its compression capabilities, was introduced in 1992.

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The First Computer-Generated Film

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Pixar's 'Toy Story,' released in 1995, was the first fully computer-generated feature film, marking a new era for animation.

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Launch of ZBrush

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ZBrush, a digital sculpting tool that revolutionized 3D modeling, especially for organic shapes, was released by Pixologic in 1999.

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The First Digital Image

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Created by Russell Kirsch in 1957, the first digital image was a 176x176 pixel scan of his son's photograph.

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The First Digital Art Magazine

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The launch of 'Computer Graphics World' in 1976 marks the beginning of periodicals dedicated to digital art and computer graphics.

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First Art Project Sent to Space

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TeamLab's artwork was sent to the International Space Station in 2020, making it one of the first digital art projects to reach space.

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The First CGI Character in Film

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In 1985, the 'Young Sherlock Holmes' film featured the first CGI character, a knight made of stained glass, which was a breakthrough in VFX.

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First Use of Flash Animation

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FutureSplash Animator, later known as Flash, was used for web animations starting in 1996 and became an essential part of early web design.

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Introduction of Ethereum and CryptoArt

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The introduction of Ethereum in 2015 enabled the rise of CryptoArt, allowing artists to sell their digital art as unique tokens called NFTs.

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The Launch of Adobe Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop, a revolutionary digital art software, was released in 1990, transforming the possibilities for digital artists and photographers.

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DeviantArt Goes Online

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DeviantArt, a popular online community for sharing and discussing digital art, was launched in 2000.

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The First Art Created by Neural Network

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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.

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The Creation of WebGL

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WebGL, a web-based graphics library that brought 3D graphics to the web without plugins, was released in 2011.

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VR Art Becomes Accessible to Consumers

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The 2016 release of consumer VR headsets like the Oculus Rift brought Virtual Reality art creation and exhibitions to a wider audience.

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First Digital Art Exhibition

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The 'Computer Techniques' section at the 1965 New York World's Fair is considered one of the first exhibitions featuring digital art.

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First Digital Mirror System: 'AARON'

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In 1973, Harold Cohen created 'AARON', an artificial intelligence program that could produce original art, pioneering the concept of computer-generated art.

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The First 3D Printed Sculpture

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In 1981, 'Topo' becomes the first 3D printed sculpture, created by artist Chuck Hull, who also invented stereolithography.

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Introduction of the GIF Format

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The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was introduced by CompuServe in 1987, becoming a popular format for short animations.

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The First Digital Camera

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Developed by Steven Sasson, the first digital camera was created in 1975 at Eastman Kodak, signifying the start of a new era in photography.

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Origins of ASCII Art

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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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