Karl Sims

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Karl Sims

Computer Science

#326

World Rank

#339

Historical Rank

#185

USA Rank

Computer Graphics

#17

World Rank

#19

Historical Rank

#14

USA Rank

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• Computer Science

Why Is Karl Sims Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Karl Sims is a computer graphics artist and researcher, who is best known for using particle systems and artificial life in computer animation. Biography Sims received a B.S. from MIT in 1984, and a M.S. from the MIT Media Lab in 1987. He has worked for supercomputer manufacturer and artificial intelligence company Thinking Machines as an artist-in-residence, for Whitney/Demos Productions as a researcher, and co-founded Optomystic. Sims was the founder and CEO of GenArts, a Cambridge, Massachusetts company that developed special effects plugins used in film and video production. In 2008 he moved to a role on the board of directors when Insight Partners acquired a majority stake in the company.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Karl Sims?

Karl Sims is affiliated with the following schools:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology