Awards

For the original concept (Catmull) and the scientific and practical implementation (DeRose/Stam) of subdivision surfaces as a modeling technique in motion picture production.

For their significant advancements to the field of motion picture rendering as exemplified in Pixar's "Renderman."

For their pioneering inventions in digital image compositing.

For development of "RenderMan" software providing the means to digitally create scenes or elements that may be composited with other footage.