VFX and Youtube

  • VFX is first used in Film

    VFX is first used in Film
    In 1895, Alfred Clark created what is commonly accepted as the first-ever motion picture special effect.
  • The Matrix is released

    The Matrix is released
    Used brand new digital VFX techniques
  • Youtube is founded

    Youtube is founded
  • First video is uploaded to Youtube

    First video is uploaded to Youtube
    Titled "Me at the zoo"
  • First Youtube Channel to surpass 1M subscribers

    First Youtube Channel to surpass 1M subscribers
    FRED (Louis Cruikshank)
  • The Desolation of Smaug is released

    The Desolation of Smaug is released
    used brand new VFX techniques to track benedict cumberbatch's live performance to translate into the animation of Smaug the dragon.
  • Youtube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video ever

    Youtube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video ever
    Received over 17 million dislikes since its upload on December 6, 2018
  • COPPA rules are introduced to Youtube

    COPPA rules are introduced to Youtube
    COPPA is introduced to attempt to curb child exploitation on the platform.