Alvy Ray Smith

Alvy Ray Smith is a pioneering computer graphics researcher and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios. His work in the field of computer graphics began in the early 1970s at the University of Utah, where he collaborated with Ed Catmull on groundbreaking research that laid the foundation for modern computer animation. Smith played a key role in the development of the RenderMan software, which revolutionized the way animated films were created. As a creative force at Pixar, he contributed to the artistic vision that led to the production of iconic films such as 'Toy Story'.