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Synthespians

Linda talks with Ed Ulbrich (ULL-brick), the vice president and executive producer of Digital Domain, the largest visual effects studio in Hollywood. With a re-release of the movie "Stars Wars" today, we are reminded that this film brought Hollywood into the computer age with its special effects. We look ahead at what's next. Digital Domain is developing computer technology that can replace human actors with cyber-stand-ins, create sets and crowd scenes, and other technological visual wizardry.

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