In the early 80s I began hearing about "Computer Graphics". The technology was brand new and there were few opportunities to work in the field. My first opportunity was at WCPX-TV (now WKGM). Their Art Star weather system had graphics capabilities and I had the opportunity to work on the computer.

   A year later I was hired by WESH-TV. I was the only applicant with computer graphics experience and they were purchasing an Art Star weather system. Their system was installed in their Daytona Beach weather office an hour's drive away. 

   WESH's "sister station" in Houston had just purchased a dedicated graphics computer which would become the industry leader, Quantel Paintox. I was asked to go there to learn the system and create graphics for a news open. 

   WESH decided to purchase a Quantel Paintbox for its Orlando studio. It was the first paintbox system in the region. It was a quarter million dollar system at the time ($700,000 in 2025 dollars). It became an important workhorse in the stations "look". I was called upon to create illustrations for news stories, promotional spots, public service campaigns, and for advertising clients.

   These images were created in NTSC standard definition and photographed on Polaroid film.