Case Study: Pixar Animation Studios speeds episodic animation lighting and maintains visual consistency with Foundry Katana

Pixar Animation Studios streamlines 8-part episodic production with Foundry

Pixar Animation Studios faced the challenge of producing its first episodic series, "Win or Lose," which required managing a much higher shot volume than a typical animated feature. To maintain visual quality across eight distinct visual styles while staying on schedule, Pixar needed to significantly improve render speed and streamline its lighting workflow. They turned to Foundry and its product Katana to meet these demands.

Foundry's Katana provided the modular and flexible tools Pixar needed to succeed. By utilizing features like templated lighting, deferred loading, LiveGroups, and VariableSet, the studio streamlined its process, reused work intelligently, and managed the high shot count without sacrificing creativity. This efficient workflow gave artists more time to focus on crafting the mood and emotion of each moment, saving significant time and ensuring a cohesive yet distinct aesthetic for every episode.

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