Archive for May 2011
The Art of Pixar Short Films
While Pixar Animation Studios was creating beloved feature-length films such as Monsters Inc. Ratatouille and WALLïE it was simultaneously testing animation and storytelling techniques in dozens of memorable short films. Andre and Wally B proved that computer animation was possible; Tin Toy laid the groundwork for what would become Toy Story; and Mike’s New Car exposed Pixar’s finely tuned funny bone. In The Art of Pixar Short Films animation expert and short film devotee Amid Amidi shines a spotlight on these and many more memorable vignettes from the Pixar archive. Essays and interviews illuminate more than 250 full-color pastels pencil sketches storyboards and final rendered frames that were the foundation of Pixar’s creative process.
Ed’s summer movie preview
Superheroes, sequels and a few surprises. Here’s a look at the summer movie season. by Ed Johnson-Ott Superheroes, sequels and a few surprises. Here’s a look at the summer movie season.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Published May 25, 2011.
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John Lasseter talks about his passion for 3D film
John Lasseter and the Pixar creative team share their passion for 3D film with an audience at the Venice Film Festival in Italy.