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This year’s five Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film reject the idea that animation should, in any way, be confined to the domain of childhood. Each short riffs, in its own way on the bliss and the pain that can come with growing up and growing old, and
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Here’s a closer look at what some “Toy Story” characters would be like as Berkeley students.
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Now that it’s September, it’s getting harder and harder to find a job. Sometimes it seems like all the good ones have been nabbed up. But in reality, there are tons of odd jobs out there if you know where to look. Luckily, we at the Daily Clog have done the
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When people think of cities with vibrant film cultures, only two places tend to come to mind: Los Angeles and New York. Which, to be fair, is expected. There’s Los Angeles — the home of Disney, Warner Brothers Studios and almost all other major studios. It’s arguably the entertainment capital
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Facebook’s new feature has produced some mixed Reactions — namely love, haha, wow, sad and angry — thanks to input from UC Berkeley researchers.
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Computer scientists and animated film enthusiasts alike gathered at Anna Head Alumnae Hall Monday for a behind-the-scenes look at how animators use the tools of science and math to create detailed renderings of their favorite Pixar characters.
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Dreading the second wave of midterms and trying to put off studying? Here’s a plentiful list of events you can attend to distract yourself! Whether you want to get your organic-vegetable fix or get involved in the startup scene around Berkeley, this week is filled with opportunities for you. Monday,
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I have never cried during a movie, but every time I get close, it’s because of a Pixar film. By combining heartwarming characters and moving theatrical scores, Pixar manages to convey valuable life lessons in an entertaining package for both children and adults. While school teaches children about the way
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Just three miles from the UC Berkeley campus, employees at Pixar Animation Studios recite the dictum, “Story is king.” While one might see its films as an array of dazzling, colorful scenes grounded by meticulous attention to characterization and story detail, there’s a human force behind Pixar that often goes
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Contrary to popular belief, there remain loads of entertainment events this week to break away from the postbreak, midsemester rut. Pixar co-founder on “Creativity” at BAM Any self-professed nonfan of Pixar definitely ranks among the world’s worst liars. For insights into the creative processes behind the scenes, check out the
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