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by lispm 2700 days ago
My impression is that Quantal was more or less about 2d paint and compositing.

The Symbolics Graphics System was more about 3d modeling and animation for TV and games. Paint was also provided - but also in combination with animation.

A very early brochure: http://lispm.de/symbolics-3/symbolics-3.html

A later one in German: http://lispm.de/symbolics-2/symbolics-2.html