details, as well as mixing and matching between them, would not have been so seamless. The DreamWorks-HP collaboration has also resulted in two "rules of rendering." Shrek’s Law Shrek’s Law, coined by DreamWorks animators, states that for every sequel,...

• -Kung Fu Computing
• -Disposable Computing
• -Why a Panda?
• -Increased Rendering: What to look for

to invest in extremely high-end color-calibrated monitors (which often cost up to 5 digits), but most can’t. And so they deal with mismatching colors with somewhat useful software solutions and a lot of patience. But one firm, DreamWorks Animation, decided...

• -DreamColor Features and Specs
• -Preliminary Testing
• -First Impressions

Transition effects demonstrate the technical possibilities, but they distract from the action. "Real" visual effects are the trade of specialized companies such as Dreamworks. The "Matrix" films or "Jurassic Park" are classics, but usually months of intensive...