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What was the first 3D CGI used in Star Trek?
This means I'm seeking the first three-dimensionally computer-modeled and rendered imagery used in Star Trek.
We know there was extensive 3D CGI used in DS9 (Odo) and Voyager (USS Voyager). But ...
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Were the Project Genesis Summary animations computer generated?
These animations looked pretty good for 1984.
Were they computer generated, or how were they produced?
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During the TNG era, how were the visual effects for planets produced?
In TNG, most of the ships look really good due to excellent model work.
A lot of the on-screen effects look sort of hokey (think various iffy aliens, 2D morphing, motion capture of insect parasites, ...