The Pixel: From Cave Paintings to Toy Story

The tiny pixel is the “big idea” that ties all digital imaging together.

In this episode, computing‑graphics pioneer and Pixar cofounder Alvy Ray Smith shares insights from his book A Biography of the Pixel, on how this humble building block reshaped art, entertainment, and our digital world.

Barbara Robertson, former Senior Editor of Computer Graphics World, moderated the conversation.

This CHM Live event was recorded on August 11, 2022, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.

To watch a video of this program, please visit the Computer History Museum's YouTube channel.

To learn more about the Computer History Museum and our upcoming CHM Live events, visit our website at www.computerhistory.org