Pixar
Lamp-mascot animation studio
Pixar is an American animation studio known for computer-animated feature films.
Founded in 1986 and acquired by Disney in 2006, the company produced groundbreaking films including *Toy Story*, *Finding Nemo*, and *Up*.
The name often serves as shorthand for a particular style of emotionally resonant, technically sophisticated animation: It has that Pixar quality.
Major entertainment conglomerate
- EmeryvilleCalifornia city near Oakland
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- mergerCorporate combination
- franchiseLicensed business operation
Superhero family animated feature
- RatatouilleAnimated film about culinary rodent
- BravePrivacy-focused web browser
- CarsAnimated vehicle film
- computer-generatedMade by machines, not humans
3D · rendering · keyframe · rigging · texturing · lighting · shading · modeling
Account of events
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- protagonistStory's central figure
- arcCurved line segment
theme · conflict · resolution · climax · dialogue · screenplay · ensemble · coming-of-age
Digital movie imagery
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- technicalOf specific methods
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
software · simulation · patents · R&D
Disney
Major entertainment conglomerate
- EmeryvilleCalifornia city near Oakland
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- mergerCorporate combination
franchise · blockbuster · boxoffice · sequel
Incredibles
Superhero family animated feature
- RatatouilleAnimated film about culinary rodent
- BravePrivacy-focused web browser
- CarsAnimated vehicle film
computer-generated · 3D · rendering · keyframe · rigging · texturing · lighting · shading · modeling · storyboard
narrative
Account of events
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- protagonistStory's central figure
arc · theme · conflict · resolution · climax · dialogue · screenplay · ensemble · coming-of-age · foreshadowing
CGI
Digital movie imagery
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- technicalOf specific methods
proprietary · software · simulation · patents · R&D
joy
Intense positive emotion
- sadnessState of emotional pain
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- tearjerkerEmotionally manipulative entertainment
empathy · poignancy · touching · uplifting · bittersweet · humor · whimsy · charming · heartfelt · melancholy
- DisneyWalt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Disney, Minnie Mouse, Goofy
- Film StudiosUniversal, Paramount, Disney, Warner Bros, MGM
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
- media companiesDisney, Netflix, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Viacom
- disney studiosMarvel Studios, Lucasfilm
- cinemafilm, films, film studios, movies, movie
Pixarhand-drawn animation
Motion created through sequential drawings
traditional animation · 2D animation · cel animation · Studio Ghibli · Disney Renaissance
- pixel artImages built from visible squares
- dead pixelMalfunctioning display element
- Google PixelSmartphone from search company
- pixel dimensions
- pixel perfectExactly matching intended design
- pixel artistDraws with tiny squares