Pixar started in 1974 and was founded by Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith. It was originally part of Lucasfilm but became independent after Steve Jobs bought it from George Lucas in 1986. Pixar is known for computer animated films that focus on compelling stories. Some of its most popular movies include Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Coco. Pixar films have grossed over $12 billion at the global box office from its 19 films released between 1995 and 2017. Pixar's success is due to its collaborative environment that fosters creativity and its ability to tell engaging stories.

1. Chris Lebioda
Uniquename: lebioda

2. What is Pixar?
Computer Animation Studio

3. Financial Information

4. ● 19 Movies (1995 - 2017)
○ $12 Billion in Revenue
○ $3 Billion in Cost
● Doesn’t Include Merchandising
● Doesn’t Include proprietary
software
Financial Information

5. Business Model
● Collaborative Environment that fosters creativity
● Sell a compelling story (Wonder)
● Sequels

6. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”

7. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull

8. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect

9. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect
1983: John Lasseter Joins

10. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect
1983: John Lasseter Joins
1984: “The Adventures of André & Wally B.”

11. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect
1983: John Lasseter Joins
1984: “The Adventures of André & Wally B.”
1986: Pixar and “Luxo Jr.”

12. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect
1983: John Lasseter Joins
1984: “The Adventures of André & Wally B.”
1986: Pixar and “Luxo Jr.”
1989: Renderman Released w/ “Knick Knack”

13. THE BEGINNINGS: A LAMP CALLED LUXO (1974-1991)
1974: Pixar “founded”
1979: George Lucas recruits Ed Catmull
1982: The Computer Division completes the
“Genesis Effect
1983: John Lasseter Joins
1984: “The Adventures of André & Wally B.”
1986: Pixar and “Luxo Jr.”
1989: Renderman Released w/ “Knick Knack”
1991: Development on “Toy Story”

15. What Makes Pixar, Pixar?
● Changed Traditional Animation
● Stories at the core

16. Competition
Songs
Believable
Worlds
Storytelling
Elements
Cater to
Children
Hand Drawn

17. Predication
Will Be Around for Years to Come

18. References
● https://www.pixar.com/#home-coco
● https://www.pixar.com/our-story-1#our-story
● https://jonnegroni.com/2013/07/11/the-pixar-theory/
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar_films
● http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=pixar.htm
● https://hbr.org/2008/09/how-pixar-fosters-collective-creativity
● https://www.domo.com/blog/pixar-and-business-intelligence/
● http://www-inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs194-8/Fa10Sp11/readings/F02.01/DesigningAPixarFilm.pdf
● http://www.cinemablography.org/pixar.html
● http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/24/business/media/disney-bid-for-pixar-is-imminent.html
● https://renderman.pixar.com/
● https://mlcarmon.expressions.syr.edu/trfindustryforces/2014/10/08/the-wonderful-world-and-practices-of-pixar-animati
on-studios/
● The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life | Danielle Feinberg
● Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story
● Pixar: The math behind the movies - Tony DeRose
● The Henry Ford: Science Behind Pixar

19. Thank You.
Questions?