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Beach Chair

  • Animation
Confirmed1986-08-185.44.7Trakt

A film representing the early efforts of Pixar to explore all elements of CG processes such as animation, shading, lighting, rendering and effects.

Beach Chair is a 1986 animated short that showcases Pixar's early exploration of computer graphics technology, demonstrating the studio's foundational work in CG animation, shading, lighting, and rendering techniques.

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1986-08-18

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    Eben Ostby
    Eben Ostby

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    Beach Chair (1986) - First CGI water interaction (HD)

    YouTube · 2018-02-21
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    When was Beach Chair released?

    Beach Chair was released on August 18, 1986.

    What is Beach Chair about?

    Beach Chair is an early Pixar short film that serves as a technical demonstration of CG processes including animation, shading, lighting, rendering, and visual effects.

    Why is Beach Chair significant?

    The film represents Pixar's pioneering efforts in computer graphics during the mid-1980s, showcasing the studio's development of core CG techniques before it became known for feature films like Toy Story.

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