“SuperPaint”, the first paint program in computer history, developed around 1972-1974 by Richard Shoup and partners.

DEMONSTRATION VIDEO:
Going back in Computer History for a moment: “SuperPaint”, the first paint program in computer history, developed around 1972-1974 by Richard Shoup and partners.

Watching now. Consider how long ago that was and what was *yet* to be developed in 1972 and how this must have felt to witness at the time.

Also look for precursors to today’s painting programs; what was carried over into the future and what was forgotten.

First color digital pixel and a lot of other firsts here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHkxem785B4

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