Global Animation

Pixar:

Characters: For example characters from Toy Story such as Sherrif Woody and Buzz Lightyear as well as Monsters Inc Mike Wazowzki and Sulley and boo as well as many more from incredibles and cars lightning Mcqueen and Mater. They are very bright and colourful and are usually creative and drawn with relatable human emotions they are often drawn to have real human features or emotions and then drawn to be imaginary but realistic.

  • high expressive characters faces designs for example lightning McQueen faces animation team placed eyes in windshield other than headlights which allowed better communication of emotion a makes characters appear younger, warmer an more honest 
  • high stress racing scenes with high stakes featuring face movements vibrant colours and rarely violent action which appeals to children's love for speed and motion

Themes: Coming of age theme characters often have to face and embrace the difficult transition into new stages of life such as Toy Story. Friendship and loyalty conquer fear of unknown for example Toy Story and Monsters Inc. Lightning Mcqueen humility vs arrogance as well as importance of community as well as finding joy in journey and mentorship and legacy.

Environments:  Reimagined real world locations immersive natural ecosystems dystopian or high structured urban spaces abstract or conceptual worlds 

Styles: Adventure - Comedy , Fantasy and world building, superhero and science fiction 

Narratives: 7 step structure (once upon a time, every day, one day, because of that, because of that, until finally and ever since then. show don tell visual storytelling, write what you know rising action and emotional stakes, the buddy film.



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