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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Pixar Animation Studios: History, Innovation, and Movie Guide<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div>Have you ever wondered how magic is born? Pixar Animation Studios didn’t just invent computer-animated cinema; it taught the world that machines have a heart too. From a bouncing lamp to the emotions living inside us, Pixar has redefined the art of storytelling. Get ready to explore the studio that turned bits into feelings. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\ud83c\udfac These are Pixar contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>- The Beginning: The Vision of the Three Pillars<\/a><\/li>
- Pixar movie image gallery for download<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- Luxo Jr. and the Studio\u2019s Icon <\/span><\/a><\/li>
- The Pixar Philosophy: \u2018Story is King<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- Technological Innovations: RenderMan and CAPS<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- The Filmography: Golden Eras and Evolution<\/span><\/a>
- Pixar Animation films listed in chronological order:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Pixar Story<\/a>
- Pixar changed the history of animated cinema<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Legacy of Short Films<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- Visit our special sections dedicated to Pixar movies<\/span><\/a>
- You\u2019ve Got a Friend in Me<\/a><\/li>
- To infinity and beyond!<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- Join the most famous superhero family!<\/span><\/a><\/li>
- Coco: An Unforgettable Journey Through Music and Memories<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Beginning: The Vision of the Three Pillars<\/h2><\/div>Pixar didn’t start at Disney. Its roots lie in the Graphics Group, a division of Lucasfilm (owned by George Lucas) created in 1979. However, its true identity was forged thanks to three men: <\/p>\n
\n- \n
Ed Catmull: The scientist who dreamed of making the first digital movie.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
John Lasseter: The animator who believed that technology should serve the story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Steve Jobs: The visionary who bought the company in 1986 and financed it for years when no one else believed in them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Pixar movie image gallery for download<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
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<\/a><\/div>Movie poster for Pixar's Coco<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Pixar](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/personajes-pixar-characters.webp\" "\\"Pixar")
<\/a><\/div>Pixar characters<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Ian](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ian-lightfoot-onward-pixar.webp\" "\\"Ian")
<\/a><\/div>Ian Lightfoot, the elf protagonist of Onward (2020).<\/h2>
Ian Lightfoot (or Iandore Lightfoot) is a shy, quiet 16-year-old blue elf who longs to have known his late father. On his 16th birthday, he receives a magical wizard staff that allows him to embark on a quest alongside his older brother, Barley, to try and bring their father back to life for a single day. In the original English version, he is voiced by actor Tom Holland. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Luxo Jr. and the Studio’s Icon <\/p><\/h2><\/div>
In 1986, Pixar introduced Luxo Jr., a short film about two desk lamps. It was so revolutionary that the lamp became the studio’s official logo. It was proof that tenderness and parenthood could be conveyed using nothing but geometry and light.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Pixar Philosophy: ‘Story is King<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
At Pixar, there is something called the ‘Braintrust.’ It is a meeting where directors give each other honest and brutal critiques about their projects. Their motto is: ‘No Pixar movie is finished, it is simply released.’ For them, technology is just a tool; what matters is that the viewer cries, laughs, and feels along with the characters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/div>Lightning McQueen Coloring Page from Pixar’s Cars<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Joy](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/colorear-alegria-y-tristeza-joy-and-sadness-coloring.webp\" "\\"Joy")
<\/a><\/div>Joy and Sadness Coloring Pages from the movie Inside Out<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dibujo-colorear-forky-coloring-page.webp\" "\\"Forky")
<\/a><\/div>Forky Coloring Pages from the movie Toy Story 4<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mei-lee-turning-red-coloring-page.webp\" "\\"Mei")
<\/a><\/div>Mei Lee Coloring Page, the protagonist of the Pixar film Turning Red.<\/div>Mei copes with adolescence and a family curse that transforms her into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/div>Mei Lee Coloring Page, the protagonist of the Pixar film Turning Red.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Pixar's](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/colorear-elio-coloring-page.webp\" "\\"Pixar’s")
<\/a><\/div>Pixar's Elio Coloring Page<\/div>Elio follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Elio Solis, a lonely, creative child with an overflowing imagination who is deeply obsessed with aliens. By accident, Elio is beamed across space to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization that gathers representatives from multiple galaxies. Due to a communication mix-up, the alien leaders mistake him for Earth's official ambassador. Wholly unprepared for such responsibility, Elio must fake being our planet's leader while forming bonds with eccentric lifeforms and navigating an intergalactic crisis. The film tackles profound themes such as the search for identity, overcoming loneliness, and the courage to stay true to oneself, all while Elio tries to protect his family and his new cosmic friends. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"3D](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/personajes-logo-pixar-characters.webp\" "\\"3D")
<\/span><\/div>In this image, we can see some of the main characters from Pixar’s early films. Do you know which ones? Cars, WALL-E, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Up, Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, and Ratatouille.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Technological Innovations: RenderMan and CAPS<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Pixar created its own software, RenderMan, which today is the standard for the entire Hollywood industry (used in Jurassic Park, Titanic, and Star Wars). Additionally, they developed the CAPS system for Disney, which made it possible to eliminate acetate cels in traditional animation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Filmography: Golden Eras and Evolution<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
During the Pioneers Era (1995 – 2004), the studio formed and solidified its presence with original hits that broke the mold and changed animated cinema forever.<\/p>\n
In 2006, Disney bought Pixar for 7.4 billion dollars, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the studio.<\/p>\n
Pixar Animation films listed in chronological order:<\/h3>\n\n- Toy Story (1995), the beginning of it all.<\/li>\n
- A Bug’s Life (1998), innovation in crowds and nature.<\/li>\n
- Toy Story 2 (1999), directed by John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, and Lee Unkrich.<\/li>\n
- Monsters, Inc. (2001), the revolution in hair and fur rendering.<\/li>\n
- Finding Nemo (2003), the technical challenge of simulating water and underwater light.<\/li>\n
- The Incredibles (2004), the first major challenge of animating human beings with anatomical realism.<\/li>\n
- Cars (2006), directed by John Lasseter. <\/li>\n
- Ratatouille (2007), directed by Brad Bird. <\/li>\n
- WALL\u00b7E (2008), auteur cinema in animation.<\/li>\n
- Up (2009), famous for its first 10 minutes, considered a masterpiece of world cinema; directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson.<\/li>\n
- Toy Story 3 (2010), directed by Lee Unkrich. <\/li>\n
- Cars 2 (2011), directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis.<\/li>\n
- Brave (2012), directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, and Steve Purcell.<\/li>\n
- Monsters University (2013), directed by Dan Scanlon. <\/li>\n
- Inside Out (2015), directed by Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen. The psychological exploration of human emotions. <\/li>\n
- The Good Dinosaur (2015), directed by Peter Sohn.<\/li>\n
- Finding Dory (2016), directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane.<\/li>\n
- Cars 3 (2017), directed by Brian Fee.<\/li>\n
- Coco (2017), directed by Lee Unkrich and Adri\u00e1n Molina. A cultural tribute to Mexico and the memory of ancestors. <\/li>\n
- Incredibles 2 (2018), directed by Brad Bird. (Nota: Corregido el a\u00f1o a 2018).<\/li>\n
- Toy Story 4 (2019), directed by Josh Cooley.<\/li>\n
- Onward (2020), directed by Dan Scanlon.<\/li>\n
- Soul (2020), directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers.<\/li>\n
- Luca (2021), directed by Enrico Casarosa.<\/li>\n
- Turning Red (2022), directed by Domee Shi.<\/li>\n
- Lightyear (2022), directed by Angus MacLane.<\/li>\n
- Elemental (2023), directed by Peter Sohn.<\/li>\n
- Inside Out 2 (2024), directed by Kelsey Mann.<\/li>\n
- Elio (2025)<\/b><\/li>\n
- Hoppers (2026)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Today, Pixar champions young directors sharing deeply personal stories, while also gearing up for major returns\u2014such as the highly anticipated Toy Story 5, where the toys will face the era of tablets and electronics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Pixar Story<\/h2><\/div>The Pixar’s drawings and designs have set a benchmark, inspiring a legion of fans across the globe. They are the true result of bringing creativity, wit, and technology together. Nothing more and nothing less. <\/p>\n
The story of Pixar is fascinating\u2014filled with changes, overlapping journeys, key figures, and unexpected twists. All of this makes the Pixar legend monumental, and it just keeps growing. How far will it go? To infinity and beyond! Read carefully below to discover the history of this great technological powerhouse of animated films.<\/p>\n
The origins of Pixar trace back to 1974, when Alexander Schure, founder of the New York Institute of Technology and owner of an animation studio, established the ‘Computer Graphics Lab’ to produce the first computer-animated feature film.<\/p>\n
The lab experimented with various computer graphics techniques and even worked on an animated movie titled ‘The Works.’ However, it ran into financial trouble, and six of its employees\u2014including Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith\u2014left to work with George Lucas (yes, the Star Wars creator) at the company Lucas had founded in 1979, ‘The Graphics Group.’ This division handled computer technology and hardware within ‘Lucasfilm.’ Catmull and Smith worked on creating REYES (Renders Everything You Ever Saw), a rendering algorithm that served as the predecessor to ‘RenderMan.’ The Graphics Group also focused on developing technologies for special effects, such as particle generation, alongside other computer animation and VFX tools. <\/p>\n
In 1982, this experimental group began collaborating with ‘Industrial Light & Magic’ (another of Lucas’s companies) on the production of special effects for various films. In 1984, they premiered the short animation ‘The Adventures of Andr\u00e9 & Wally B.’ at the SIGGRAPH convention, directed by John Lasseter. <\/p>\n
However, the team and the enterprise were highly expensive to maintain, and financial troubles (so common to many entrepreneurs and projects) surfaced once again, leading George Lucas to sell ‘The Graphics Group’ division. General Motors showed interest in using the technology for automotive design, and Philips considered it for rendering medical tomographies. Ultimately, the company was acquired for 5 million dollars by Steve Jobs, yes, the founder of Apple who had just recently left the tech giant. <\/p>\n
Steve Jobs decided to establish a brand-new company formed by the 40 employees of The Graphics Group. He invested an additional 5 million dollars and appointed Ed Catmull and Smith as president and vice president, respectively, of this new venture, which would be named: Pixar<\/strong>. The Pixar story had officially begun, and it would undoubtedly prove to be just as fascinating as the events that brought it to life. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Pixar changed the history of animated cinema<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe rise of Pixar Animation Studios<\/a><\/strong> marked a true revolution, a clear turning point in film history. In 1995, Toy Story became the very first feature film created entirely by computer. From that moment on, a milestone achieved thanks to the immense talent, creativity, and cutting-edge technology gathered at Pixar, nothing was ever the same again in the animation industry. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Entrance](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historia-pixar-history.webp\" "\\"Entrance")
<\/span><\/div>Entrance to the Pixar Animation Studios main headquarters in Emeryville, California.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Legacy of Short Films<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Pixar uses its short films (Shorts) as testing laboratories. Before deploying any technology in a feature film, they test it in a short. Masterpieces like Geri’s Game, For the Birds, or Piper have won multiple Academy Awards and have perfected textures such as sand, water, and feathers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Merida of DunBroch is the main protagonist of the 2012 Pixar film, Brave. Merida is a brave and daring 16-year-old girl. She is highly skilled with a bow and arrow and is also proficient with a sword. She has a horse named Angus, whom she rides through the forest. <\/p>\n
Merida has thick, long, and curly dark orange hair. Due to its sheer complexity, Pixar’s 3D modelers and animators took more than three years to make the hair behave realistically in the film. It is one of the character’s most defining traits. Merida has fair skin and blue eyes. She wears long, comfortable cotton dresses to allow better freedom of movement. She has an athletic build, typical of an athlete. As of right now, she remains the only princess in Pixar’s filmography. <\/p>\n
Download this high-quality, printable PDF drawing by clicking on the link below or on the image: Download image of Merida from the movie Brave<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Main](\"https:\/\/elparquedelosdibujos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inside-out-2-disney-pixar.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>The movie ‘Inside Out 2’ is the sequel to the acclaimed 2015 film ‘Inside Out.’ In this second installment, the plot revolves around Riley entering puberty, which triggers a ‘renovation’ at Headquarters to make room for four new, more complex emotions that join the original team: <\/p>\n
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Anxiety: Orange in color and filled with frenetic energy. She is the leader of the new group and is in charge of planning every possible negative scenario to ‘protect’ Riley’s future. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Envy: Cyan-colored and small in size, but with big eyes. She is constantly wishing for what others have and admiring everything Riley lacks. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Ennui (Boredom\/Tedium): Indigo-colored and featuring a strong French accent. She represents teenage apathy, disinterest, and being ‘too cool to care,’ operating the console right from her mobile phone. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Embarrassment: A large, pink character who tries to go unnoticed by hiding inside his hoodie. He represents extreme shyness and social awkwardness. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- Nostalgia also makes a brief appearance, portrayed as an endearing little grandmother, although the other emotions tell her it’s still too early for her to step in, as Riley is still very young.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
According to the film’s director, Kelsey Mann, the new character, Anxiety, shakes things up inside headquarters. Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke in the original version, is new to the team, but she is not one to take a backseat, Mann explains: ‘That makes a lot of sense if you think about it in terms of what actually goes on inside our minds with that emotion.’<\/p>\n
Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of the protagonist, Riley. Just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected, a teenager with new emotions (Anxiety) arrives. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have been running a successful operation for a long time, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. <\/p>\n
Download a high-quality PDF of the Inside Out 2 movie poster by clicking on the image or here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Visit our special sections dedicated to Pixar movies<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Have you ever wondered how magic is born? Pixar Animation Studios didn’t just invent computer-animated cinema; it taught the world that machines have a heart too. From a bouncing lamp to the emotions living inside us, Pixar has redefined the art of storytelling. Get ready to explore the studio that turned bits into feelings. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\ud83c\udfac These are Pixar contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Pixar didn’t start at Disney. Its roots lie in the Graphics Group, a division of Lucasfilm (owned by George Lucas) created in 1979. However, its true identity was forged thanks to three men: <\/p>\n Ed Catmull: The scientist who dreamed of making the first digital movie.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n John Lasseter: The animator who believed that technology should serve the story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Steve Jobs: The visionary who bought the company in 1986 and financed it for years when no one else believed in them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Pixar movie image gallery for download<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Ian Lightfoot (or Iandore Lightfoot) is a shy, quiet 16-year-old blue elf who longs to have known his late father. On his 16th birthday, he receives a magical wizard staff that allows him to embark on a quest alongside his older brother, Barley, to try and bring their father back to life for a single day. In the original English version, he is voiced by actor Tom Holland. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> Luxo Jr. and the Studio’s Icon <\/p><\/h2><\/div> In 1986, Pixar introduced Luxo Jr., a short film about two desk lamps. It was so revolutionary that the lamp became the studio’s official logo. It was proof that tenderness and parenthood could be conveyed using nothing but geometry and light.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Pixar Philosophy: ‘Story is King<\/p><\/h2><\/div> At Pixar, there is something called the ‘Braintrust.’ It is a meeting where directors give each other honest and brutal critiques about their projects. Their motto is: ‘No Pixar movie is finished, it is simply released.’ For them, technology is just a tool; what matters is that the viewer cries, laughs, and feels along with the characters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Mei copes with adolescence and a family curse that transforms her into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> Elio follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Elio Solis, a lonely, creative child with an overflowing imagination who is deeply obsessed with aliens. By accident, Elio is beamed across space to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization that gathers representatives from multiple galaxies. Due to a communication mix-up, the alien leaders mistake him for Earth's official ambassador. Wholly unprepared for such responsibility, Elio must fake being our planet's leader while forming bonds with eccentric lifeforms and navigating an intergalactic crisis. The film tackles profound themes such as the search for identity, overcoming loneliness, and the courage to stay true to oneself, all while Elio tries to protect his family and his new cosmic friends. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> In this image, we can see some of the main characters from Pixar’s early films. Do you know which ones? Cars, WALL-E, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Up, Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, and Ratatouille.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Technological Innovations: RenderMan and CAPS<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Pixar created its own software, RenderMan, which today is the standard for the entire Hollywood industry (used in Jurassic Park, Titanic, and Star Wars). Additionally, they developed the CAPS system for Disney, which made it possible to eliminate acetate cels in traditional animation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Filmography: Golden Eras and Evolution<\/p><\/h2><\/div> During the Pioneers Era (1995 – 2004), the studio formed and solidified its presence with original hits that broke the mold and changed animated cinema forever.<\/p>\n In 2006, Disney bought Pixar for 7.4 billion dollars, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the studio.<\/p>\n Today, Pixar champions young directors sharing deeply personal stories, while also gearing up for major returns\u2014such as the highly anticipated Toy Story 5, where the toys will face the era of tablets and electronics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Pixar’s drawings and designs have set a benchmark, inspiring a legion of fans across the globe. They are the true result of bringing creativity, wit, and technology together. Nothing more and nothing less. <\/p>\n The story of Pixar is fascinating\u2014filled with changes, overlapping journeys, key figures, and unexpected twists. All of this makes the Pixar legend monumental, and it just keeps growing. How far will it go? To infinity and beyond! Read carefully below to discover the history of this great technological powerhouse of animated films.<\/p>\n The origins of Pixar trace back to 1974, when Alexander Schure, founder of the New York Institute of Technology and owner of an animation studio, established the ‘Computer Graphics Lab’ to produce the first computer-animated feature film.<\/p>\n The lab experimented with various computer graphics techniques and even worked on an animated movie titled ‘The Works.’ However, it ran into financial trouble, and six of its employees\u2014including Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith\u2014left to work with George Lucas (yes, the Star Wars creator) at the company Lucas had founded in 1979, ‘The Graphics Group.’ This division handled computer technology and hardware within ‘Lucasfilm.’ Catmull and Smith worked on creating REYES (Renders Everything You Ever Saw), a rendering algorithm that served as the predecessor to ‘RenderMan.’ The Graphics Group also focused on developing technologies for special effects, such as particle generation, alongside other computer animation and VFX tools. <\/p>\n In 1982, this experimental group began collaborating with ‘Industrial Light & Magic’ (another of Lucas’s companies) on the production of special effects for various films. In 1984, they premiered the short animation ‘The Adventures of Andr\u00e9 & Wally B.’ at the SIGGRAPH convention, directed by John Lasseter. <\/p>\n However, the team and the enterprise were highly expensive to maintain, and financial troubles (so common to many entrepreneurs and projects) surfaced once again, leading George Lucas to sell ‘The Graphics Group’ division. General Motors showed interest in using the technology for automotive design, and Philips considered it for rendering medical tomographies. Ultimately, the company was acquired for 5 million dollars by Steve Jobs, yes, the founder of Apple who had just recently left the tech giant. <\/p>\n Steve Jobs decided to establish a brand-new company formed by the 40 employees of The Graphics Group. He invested an additional 5 million dollars and appointed Ed Catmull and Smith as president and vice president, respectively, of this new venture, which would be named: Pixar<\/strong>. The Pixar story had officially begun, and it would undoubtedly prove to be just as fascinating as the events that brought it to life. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The rise of Pixar Animation Studios<\/a><\/strong> marked a true revolution, a clear turning point in film history. In 1995, Toy Story became the very first feature film created entirely by computer. From that moment on, a milestone achieved thanks to the immense talent, creativity, and cutting-edge technology gathered at Pixar, nothing was ever the same again in the animation industry. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Entrance to the Pixar Animation Studios main headquarters in Emeryville, California.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Legacy of Short Films<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Pixar uses its short films (Shorts) as testing laboratories. Before deploying any technology in a feature film, they test it in a short. Masterpieces like Geri’s Game, For the Birds, or Piper have won multiple Academy Awards and have perfected textures such as sand, water, and feathers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Merida of DunBroch is the main protagonist of the 2012 Pixar film, Brave. Merida is a brave and daring 16-year-old girl. She is highly skilled with a bow and arrow and is also proficient with a sword. She has a horse named Angus, whom she rides through the forest. <\/p>\n Merida has thick, long, and curly dark orange hair. Due to its sheer complexity, Pixar’s 3D modelers and animators took more than three years to make the hair behave realistically in the film. It is one of the character’s most defining traits. Merida has fair skin and blue eyes. She wears long, comfortable cotton dresses to allow better freedom of movement. She has an athletic build, typical of an athlete. As of right now, she remains the only princess in Pixar’s filmography. <\/p>\n Download this high-quality, printable PDF drawing by clicking on the link below or on the image: Download image of Merida from the movie Brave<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The movie ‘Inside Out 2’ is the sequel to the acclaimed 2015 film ‘Inside Out.’ In this second installment, the plot revolves around Riley entering puberty, which triggers a ‘renovation’ at Headquarters to make room for four new, more complex emotions that join the original team: <\/p>\n Anxiety: Orange in color and filled with frenetic energy. She is the leader of the new group and is in charge of planning every possible negative scenario to ‘protect’ Riley’s future. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Envy: Cyan-colored and small in size, but with big eyes. She is constantly wishing for what others have and admiring everything Riley lacks. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ennui (Boredom\/Tedium): Indigo-colored and featuring a strong French accent. She represents teenage apathy, disinterest, and being ‘too cool to care,’ operating the console right from her mobile phone. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Embarrassment: A large, pink character who tries to go unnoticed by hiding inside his hoodie. He represents extreme shyness and social awkwardness. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n According to the film’s director, Kelsey Mann, the new character, Anxiety, shakes things up inside headquarters. Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke in the original version, is new to the team, but she is not one to take a backseat, Mann explains: ‘That makes a lot of sense if you think about it in terms of what actually goes on inside our minds with that emotion.’<\/p>\n Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of the protagonist, Riley. Just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected, a teenager with new emotions (Anxiety) arrives. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have been running a successful operation for a long time, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. <\/p>\n Download a high-quality PDF of the Inside Out 2 movie poster by clicking on the image or here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Visit our special sections dedicated to Pixar movies<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Beginning: The Vision of the Three Pillars<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/a><\/div>Movie poster for Pixar's Coco<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>Pixar characters<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>Ian Lightfoot, the elf protagonist of Onward (2020).<\/h2>
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The Pixar Story<\/h2><\/div>
Pixar changed the history of animated cinema<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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