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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the name of the software program Pixar used in the 1980s?
A
Pixar Slenderman
B
Pixar Teapot
C
Pixar Woody
D
Pixar Renderman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pixar uses RenderMan to render their in-house 3D animated movie productions and it is also available as a commercial product licensed to third parties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pixar’s RenderMan software has its origins in the University of Utah during the 1970s, where Pixar founder Ed Catmull did his PhD work on rendering problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pixar started in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division. It was known as the Graphics Group before its spin-off as a corporation in 1986, with funding from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs who became its majority shareholder.

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