Computer animation

is more than likely that you have watched one if not all of the holiday specials that Charles M. Schulz has contributed to society through his legendary Peanuts cartoons. Whether it’s “The Great Pumpkin” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, Schulz’s animations have remained a tradition in American families’ homes for years. With his endearing characters and moral lessons, Schulz has created an archive of masterpieces that don’t seem to be leaving our culture anytime soon. At its start, Peanuts was…

The Toy Story trilogy is a Disney Pixar classic because it was the beginning of an era for the company. Toy Story was the first Pixar movie to come out in 1995. Since the release of Toy Story they have not had a flop. They created some type of voodoo magic to make a trilogy that was not only cohesive but well liked by the masses. According to Rotten tomatoes the lesser-rated movie is Toy Story three with a 99%. This is rare for any type of movie; especially an animated movie. The movie is great,…

I found this particular piece of artwork in the tunnels near Lanark residence, and obviously painted by some of its floor members quite a few years ago. This particular sign caught my eye because I was curious as to why an entire floor of people would choose a 2001 children’s animated movie to represent them in a public area for an indeterminate amount of time. I believe that the Shrek painting is a perfect example of a social media meme. According to Little (2014), “Internet memes—images that…

above however, does not mean that the battles have been neglected. Instead, they are very impressive, with every fight being unique and the images of catastrophe left behind by the opponents regularly looking like actual paintings. Furthermore, the animation is stunning, creating scenes of unique artistry, particularly during the battles .This fact is stressed even more in the final fights that occur during the three last…

went to Omiya Junior High and that’s when he realized that he wanted to become a manga artist. Miyazaki then went on to attend Toyotama High School where his interest in animation really peaked after he seen the movie Panda and the Magic Serpent. Miyazaki attended Gakushuin University where he furthered his interest in animation by joining a children’s literature club which was the “closest thing to a comics club in those days” according to Miyazaki. He graduated with a degree in political…

Frequently, Pixar produces a short film that sends an important message; it may send a message about bullying, playing fair, following the rules, or many other of life’s lessons. “For the Birds” addresses bullying, the social problem that affects all schools, playgrounds, and workplaces. The film conveys its message through the funny, furry, fluffy, faction of birds and humor. Overall, Pixar short films teach about life lessons and what the outcome will be when a person follows society’s rules…

Many film adaptations and spoofs have been produced throughout the decades with regards to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Even though not one of these will live up to the legacy that is Frankenstein, it is interesting to see in what ways they have honored the original piece. Animated films bring their own unique perspective to the table. This is a result of the majority of these movies being meant for children and, in turn, not portraying the correct physical appearance. However, the movies are…

A mixture of bold, sweet, gorgeous, funny and sometimes sad, ‘Inside Out’ has certainly found a place in the heart of children and adults alike. The movie was borne out of an original idea by Pete Docter and was co-directed by Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen. An animated film with the characters voiced by prolific actors such as Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Lewis Black and Mindy Kahling, the movie taps into complex psyche of a child and tries to answer some profound questions about a…

Animation is on another new level. The greatest aspect of the animatronics is its ability to create unique, exciting, and persuasive genres from different parts of the planet. Among the best mediums for generating animes series in the continent is the Japanese cinema. It is well-known for generating some of the most popular animes and has swiftly multiplied across other different parts of the world. Other countries like USA, Australia, Canada and China are also among the finest mediums in the…

The rise of popularity of Japanese and Korean culture in the U.S. has affected a great many things in American culture. These cultures have even begun to infiltrate the U.S.'s largest medium of pop culture: media. Korean pop music has taken over international music charts and is holding one of the largest fan bases in America. Korea has as well started a new trend of watching their dramas, not on TV, but through the growing industry of streaming websites. All the while Japan is steadily taking…