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1. www.mckinsey.com › capabilities › people-andStaying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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   The cofounder of the company that created the world’s first computer-animated feature film lays out a management philosophy for keeping Pixar innovative. Article (PDF-81 KB) Ed Catmull has been at the forefront of the digital revolution since its early days. The president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios began studying computer science ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Edwin_CatmullEdwin Catmull - Wikipedia

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   Early in his life, Catmull found inspiration in Disney movies, including Peter Pan and Pinocchio, and wanted to be an animator; however, after finishing high school, he had no idea how to get there as there were no animation schools around that time.

4. www.readtheprofile.com › p › the-profile-dossier-edThe Profile Dossier: Ed Catmull, Pixar's Creative Genius

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   May 5, 2021 · Ed Catmull revolutionized the animation industry. Catmull, who had a doctorate in computer technology, co-founded animation film studio Pixar alongside Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986, and the trio began taking creative risks that shook up the world of entertainment.

5. markccrowley.com › ed-catmull-on-creativity-heartEd Catmull: On Creativity, Heart, Steve Jobs And Leading Pixar

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   Aug 11, 2023 · In 1995, Pixar ultimately fulfilled Catmull’s dream by releasing “Toy Story,” & in the nearly three decades since, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, giving us such beloved films as “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” “Up,” “Inside Out” – & racking up 18 Academy Awards in the process.

6. spectrum.ieee.org › story-behind-pixars-cgi-softwareThe Story Behind Pixar’s RenderMan CGI Software

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   Mar 21, 2024 · RenderMan, a project launched by computer graphics pioneer Edwin Catmull, is behind much of today’s computer-generated imagery and animation, including in the recent fan favorites Avatar: The Way of Water, The Mandalorian, and Nimona.

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7. www.indiewire.com › features › generalAnimation Pioneer Ed Catmull Took Pixar, Disney to Infinity ...

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   Oct 24, 2018 · Ed Catmull: Retiring Animation Pioneer Took Pixar and Disney to Infinity and Beyond. As Yoda to John Lasseter's Luke Skywalker, Catmull spearheaded the rise of Pixar and Disney animation, a...

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   How did Catmull contribute to Pixar & Disney Animation?

   • As Yoda to John Lasseter's Luke Skywalker, Catmull spearheaded the rise of Pixar and Disney animation, a multi-billion dollar industry.

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   Does Catmull own Pixar?

   • Catmull’s association with Disney, meanwhile, goes back to 1986 with Pixar’s work on the Computer Animation Production System (CAPS), and Disney has released all of Pixar’s features. Upon The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Pixar in 2006, Catmull became president of both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios.

   Animation Pioneer Ed Catmull Took Pixar, Disney to Infinity & Beyond

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   Who is Ed Catmull?

   • Ed Catmull has been at the forefront of the digital revolution since its early days. The president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios began studying computer science at the University of Utah in 1965. In 1972, he created a four-minute film of computer-generated animation that represented the state of the art at the time.

   Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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   How does Ed Catmull work through story ideas?

   • Ed Catmull (center) works through story ideas with his team at a retreat for Toy Story 3. The Quarterly: You mentioned signals a moment ago; say a bit more about that. Ed Catmull: Restarting something that doesn’t work is costly and painful, but in doing so, we send a major signal to our company. But there are other signals, too.

   Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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   Why did Catmull create CG?

   • From the very beginning, though, Catmull instilled a philosophy that married tech with art. CG was not just a tool, it empowered artists and drove visual storytelling. Catmull needed to convince artists and Disney management early on not to fear CG but to fully embrace it. He knew it was going to transform the industry.

   Animation Pioneer Ed Catmull Took Pixar, Disney to Infinity & Beyond

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   What are Catmull's rules?

   • They delved deeply into Catmull’s rules for embracing the messiness that often accompanies great creative output, sending subtle signals, taking smart risks, experimenting to stay ahead of uncertainty, counteracting fear, and taking charge in a new environment—as Catmull did when he became the president of Disney Animation Studios.

   Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull

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9. www.ted.com › podcasts › rethinking-with-adam-grantHow Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Pete Docter make magic on and off ...

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   Jul 25, 2023 · An expanded edition of Creativity, Inc just came out, and it's filled with new stories and insights. Pete Docter is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar, and an accomplished director, producer, screenwriter, animator, and voice actor. The first film he both wrote and directed was Monsters, Inc.