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Expert: - 8/17/2007


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Hi. My dad was curious as to whether computer animators (he referenced Pixar animators in particular) needed very special computer. I think they must just use updated software. Is this right?

Answer
Hi Sonja,

Pixar uses top of the line Apple computers since Steve jobs was CEO of Pixar until its acquisition by Disney. They have some propritary software that runs on these computers. Some studios use Mayaź and other software programs for CGI.

Many OS platforms and software programs are used for animation. Many times studios and artists alike will use a variety of these different setups for what each platform and software solution works best for the project being done.

Hope this helps.

Russell Calabrese

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Russell Calabrese

Expertise

Technical questions about hand drawn and computer animation techniques and production. Historical questions about cartoons and animation.

Experience

30+ years as an Animator, Director and Producer of Television, Feature, Commercial and Independent Animation.

Organizations
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Senior Governorof the Animation Peer Group) Executive Board Member of The Animation Guild ASIFA Hollywood

Education/Credentials
SVA, Rutgers University

Awards and Honors
Emmy Award winning Director 2007 "Where's Lazlo?: Camp Lazlo"
Emmy Award winning Director 1999 for "Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain"

Past/Present Clients
Warner Brothers, Disney, Cartoon Network

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