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Jan 23, 2015 · PDI, which was founded by Carl Rosendahl in 1980 as Pacific Data Images, started as a visual effects studio, producing computer-generated graphics for broadcast networks, TV shows and...
Pacific Data Images ( PDI ) Incorporated on August 11th 1980 by Carl Rosendahl, PDI originally began in a small office in Los Altos. Carl grew up in LA and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford in 1979. Wanting to combine entertainment with his technical experience, computer graphics seemed a natural solution.
Apr 17, 2024 · Pacific Data Images ( PDI) was an American visual effects and computer animation production company based in Redwood City, California, that was bought by DreamWorks SKG in 2000. It was renamed PDI/DreamWorks and was owned by DreamWorks Animation. Contents. History. 1980–1987: early years. 1987–1990: transition. 1990–1995: character animation.
Oct 27, 2020 · Seeking a way to combine his passions for filmmaking and technology, he founded Pacific Data Images (PDI) in 1980. PDI became one of the pioneering and highly innovative creators of computer animation for film and television.
PDI 42nd Anniversary Party. You are cordially invited to celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Pacific Data Images! PDI was founded with the spirit of innovation and mission to pioneer computer graphics on August 11th, 1980 by Carl Rosendahl.
Feb 9, 2000 · Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks, officially announced on. February 9, 2000 that his company has acquired the majority of interest, approximately 80%, in Pacific Data Images (PDI). As reported [AF 2/8/00], this deal comes on the heals of PDI founder and Chairman, Carl Rosendahl's.
Pacific Data Images (PDI) was started in Los Altos, California in 1980, by Carl Rosendahl. He was soon joined by Richard Chuang (1981) and Glenn Entis (1982) and they moved to Sunnyvale. Frame from early PDI video reel.
