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Explaining the Math in Pixar’s Computer Modeling

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It’s a bit awkward to think about when you’re in the theater, but today’s computer animated movies are not just works of art, but they’re millions of mathematical calculations as well.

Without the math that gives the illusion of smoothness in computer animated characters, the visuals would not be nearly as appealing.

Pixar’s current President, Ed Catmull was the one who came up with the first formulas that helped the animators bring their art to life. These days there’s a whole group at Pixar in charge of researching new.Read More »Explaining the Math in Pixar’s Computer Modeling

Pixar announces Toy Story 4 with John Lasseter at the helm

Well, this is unexpected. Pixar will be producing a new feature length visit to the world of Toy Story. Even better, John Lasseter, director of the original Toy Story and Toy Story 2, will return to direct this film. It’s been nearly two decades since… Read More »Pixar announces Toy Story 4 with John Lasseter at the helm

Assembling John Carter in the Computer

Patrick Giusiano, currently an animator at Blue Sky studios, previously had the opportunity to work on Disney’s John Carter while working at Double Negative — a digital effects studio. While working with Director Andrew Stanton and Pixar’s artistic supervision team, Giusiano proposed shots and acting… Read More »Assembling John Carter in the Computer

Happy Birthday to Pixar’s Luxo Jr.

It was all started by a Lamp… Things got a little busy yesterday and I forgot I had this story to tell. The lamp that launched an Animation Studio premiered for the first time twenty-five years ago yesterday. August 17th, 1986 the short film “Luxo,… Read More »Happy Birthday to Pixar’s Luxo Jr.

Interview with Glen Keane – Artist, Animator, Grandfather

The wonderful website Den of Geek scored an interview with Disney Animator Glen Keane. In it he talks about his art, how he doesn’t feel like a Disney Animator, and his tutoring under Frank and Ollie, the last of Walt’s nine old men. And I… Read More »Interview with Glen Keane – Artist, Animator, Grandfather

Teaser Trailer from Pixar

Here’s the teaser trailer for UP that was released at SDCC. Btw, the official website for Pixar’s UP has officially opened for business.

TR2N – Tron 2.0 Surprise Preview at SDCC

Update: Found a videocam’d version of the tr2n trailer. Don’t know how long it will last. It’s fuzzy quality, but totally worth checking out. Oh my. I’m 3000 miles away from San Diego and I can still feel the excitement from the surprise release of… Read More »TR2N – Tron 2.0 Surprise Preview at SDCC