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Tin Toy (1988), produced by Pixar, was the first short computer animation to win an Oscar, marking a watershed in digital animation. Before "Tin Toy", animations were predominantly human-made, and the use of computers in animation was still a novelty. Pixar, with its innovative use of 3D animation technology, pioneered the transition to digital animation, creating a short story that mixed digital technology with an animation style that would become the basis for the company's future productions.
The short story tells the story of a tin jumper trying to escape from a naughty baby, and it impresses both the quality of the animation and the emotional depth of the story. Pixar used RenderMan animation software, which was developed in-house, to create the "Tin Toy" animation. This was the first time that the 3D animation technique was remade in such a significant way in the traditionally 2D animation world.
With the Oscar win for Melhor Curta-Metragem de Animação, "Tin Toy" not only established Pixar as a creative force in the industry, but also was a framework for the future of digital animation. This award opens the way for more technological innovations and for the success of long films like "Toy Story" (1995), or the first film completely made in 3D animation.
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