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Conclusion

This thesis was an exploration of synthetic movies. Synthetic movies are not a new phenomenon, having been present in one form or another since the appearance of the first computers. Until recently, however, synthetic movies had been limited to either entertainment (games) or to relatively expensive, dedicated systems. The entrance of the microprocessor, accompanied by cheap high-density memory and optical storage media, marked the beginning of a new era for synthetic movies.

The digital medium is ideal for the transmission of synthetic movies, allowing a manipulability not found in analog media. Synthetic movies may now be integrated into the user interface and applications of the personal computer. The future is bright.

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