Pixar

Pixar is one of the most well known and successful animation studios to date. producing incredible 3D, rendered graphics for both adult and child viewing. Pixar are known for it's outstanding attention to animated detail and how their individual creations play important roles within a story. I chose to research Pixar for its vast array of digital character designs and concepts. I also thought it would be good to research non-game related artists , so i could obtain a broader spectrum of character creation.

Pixar are known for their eye for characteristic detail and individuality. Like a movie, the gaming industry focuses on character creation as one of the most crucial roles within the plot progression. They can have such significant personalities or features that maks them remembered and favoured for decades. For example Pixar's Buzz light year's boot with his owner 'Andy' imprinted on the bottom, or Finding Nemo's misshapen fin. However, unlike many other animation studios, Pixar really focus on 3D graphics and pay special attention to motion. All in all Pixar understands the importance of character roles, and works hard achieve the most ambitious and unique designs.

here is an example of a character from Pixar, that shows the innovative personality structure:

Buzz light year is a very well known character though Pixar. With the combination of truly individual design and catch phrases, Buzz is certainly one of the most memorable figures. Pixar wanted Buzz to have a very Heroic and futuristic feel to make his role seem more unique and exciting. Unlike any other shop figure toy just as 'Toy Story' intended, Buzz has to be the only one of his kind to deliver a fresh feel of an awesome toy that in reality, we have never seen. He had to be unlike any toy created before, and this is where Pixar developed originality within this creation.

Buzz can be commonly known for his:

. Colours - Purple, Green and White

. 'Andy' (owner) imprinted on right boot

. Wings that pop out of the back piece

. Arm laser highlighted with hazard decal

. His logo on this breastplate

. The flip open visor and purple balaclava

. The small, curling brown beard

All these features are key and were produced with the up most originality, and that is why we remember him. Not only for his overall design, but also for his famous catchphrase is what really makes him stand out from the rest. " To infinity and beyond" is probably one of the most recognizable phrase in Disney cinema history.