VFX 2013: 2013

Monday, September 9, 2013

I. Introduction

A. thesis: First computer animated film, an ambitious move but its success opened a new frontier for cg films.

B. subarguments

1. massive success upon release (also success of sequels), technology utilized, later films inspired by Toy Story/legacy

II. Body

A. Massive success upon release (also success of sequels)

1. Despite new technology and unfamiliar territory, the film manages to be a huge success

2. Sucesses
                1) Box office profits/ Merchandise profits
                2) Critic/public reviews
                3) Awards

B. Technology utilized

1. Technology used was new and unexplored yet powerful enough to pull off a feature film

2. Technology used

                1) Process
                2) Effort taken
                3) Programs used/how they were used

C. Inspired by Toy Story/ legacy

1. Numerous companies were interested in the technology/ techniques implemented in Toy Story

2. interested parties

1) video game industry
2) Technology upgrades

III. Conclusion

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