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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
informative
fast-paced
This is a fun book; it is of special interest to me, as my brother works for another major computer animation studio. I did not realize how large a role that Steve Jobs played in the development and financing of Pixar. The company is wildly successful, and has contributed enormously to the state-of-the-art in computer animation. Just as important as the animation technology, the creativity, story-lines and dialogues developed by Pixar are wonderful. This book does a good job of helping one to understand the motivations of the company executives and employees; it's not just about money, it's also about quality.
An interesting look at Pixar’s early history. Though it is a little dense and dry, specifically in large chunks where the author breaks down the history of Apple and some of the early technologies that Pixar developed. A lot of tech and computer jargon that’s hard to follow if you’re not already familiar.
Intersting book about Pixar, how the company started, the ups and downs it experienced and the movies it created. In my book, Pixar can do no wrong.
This book does a good job of balancing the three different aspects of Pixar's story. One, the development of the technology that they use to produce computer graphics. Two, the creative process that goes into finding and perfecting the stories and ideas in their movies. Three, the business deals and relationships between the key players. The book would be interesting if it was about any one of these areas; combining them together made for an entertaining and informative read.
informative
medium-paced
I can never get enough of the story of this company. There is something magical about what they were able to achieve even when a lot of it was pure guesswork. I will never get over the fact that 90% of animated cinema was shaped by a handful of men.
informative
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
Straightforward, no-nonsense, engaging look at the history of Hollywood's most exciting company in decades.
I read this because I loved the chapter in Imagine on Pixar and I love Pixar. This was an interesting and informative history and it read really quickly. I found it engaging even though a lot of the technology talk at the beginning of the book went right over my head. Lots of behind the scenes machinations and intrigue.