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Did Sutherland's students at the University of Utah contribute to computer graphics?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only in programming

  • They worked in robotics

Answer

Yes, Sutherland's students at the University of Utah contributed to computer graphics. For example, Edwin Catmull invented the z-buffer algorithm which is used to render 3D scenes, and Jim Blinn invented the bump mapping technique which is used to add realistic textures to 3D models.
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