Thirty years ago, Pixar released the short film Luxo Jr., which changed the face of animation. It was one of the earliest CGI films, and demonstrated the power and versatility of the technique to an industry who was still unsure of the emerging technology. Thirty years later, Stiller Studios released this homage, using their motion control robots to recreate the iconic short in real life:

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While the video itself is cute and the behind-the-scenes work was impressive, it's also a subtle nod to the beginnings of computer animation. One of the earliest roles of computers in the animation field is in motion control robots like the ones in the video. These robots hold cameras and are programmed with complex movements that can produce sweeping visual effects.

Motion control was used in many of the first CGI films of the 80's, like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Motion control was vital in these films for layering—filming multiple dynamic shots with foreground and background objects to create the effect of ships in space, for instance. This type of layering required multiple takes with the exact same camera movements, which is why computers were used.

It's a nice homage to the CGI industry, and a pretty cute video to boot. If you want to watch the original Luxo Jr. you can find it here:

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