Videoteca

Force, Mass, and Motion 1965
Bell Labs mathematician Frank W. Sinden translates the equations that define many basic rules of physics into computer graphics, so one can see them play out in real time.

A Computer-Generated Ballet 1965
Created at Bell Labs in 1965, this short film likely contains the first computer-generated animation of human figures in motion. The figures move (or 'dance') seemingly at random on a 3D stage.

3-D Film 1964
A computer sculpture combining the "...random scattering of lines about specified, but never drawn, trend lines." A 24 second b&w 16mm loop after Richard Lippold's sculpture "Orpheus and Apollo" of 1962. Likely from part of a series on patterns.

The Alphabet Conspiracy 1959 star_border 6.7
Dr. Frank Baxter, with the help of The Mad Hatter and Jabberwock, takes young Judy exploring the world of language, in which she finds out that language is for doing more than just talking.

Gateways to the Mind 1958
The film presents how the human body recognizes and becomes aware of its surroundings. The various information pathways to the brain such as sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are explored in a accurate but simple manner via human impression and cartoon characters!

Once Upon a Honeymoon 1956 star_border 4
Thanks to the collaboration between American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) and Angels from Heaven a song writing working on his latest musical can finally go on his delayed honeymoon. The Angel Chief sends down Wilbur the Angel along with a wireless phone, from the 1950s, to help Jeff's muse , his wife Mary, inspire Jeff to complete the needed song. This while at the same time displaying and utilizing the latest and greatest telephone equipment. This includes color phones to match every decor. Be sure to note the matching wall cords that connect the phone to the wall.

Modern Minute Man 1952
A propaganda film about how to be warned about a attack and what to do when under fire from a foreign power as provided by Bell Telephone System.

Charlie's Haunt 1950
The residents of a small town are haunted by the ghost of Charlie McCarthy, who doesn't like the fact that they are a very careless bunch and are constantly putting themselves in danger.

Dial Comes to Town 1946
A grandfather is reluctant to use the new dial telephones coming to his town. Gives background of the change to dial service, and also illustrates proper dial usage.