A study on the future of animated movies

What’s the future of animated feature films? How did computer animation impact on the cartoon movies genre? How are Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks and their competitors affecting the animated movies industry?

David Mitchell gives a detailed investigation on a possible future scenario for 3d cartoons:

Starting with Pixar’s Toy Story in 1995, computer-based 3D animation has met with both critical and commercial success. This research project examines the current and likely future impact of this success on feature film animation, particularly on the more traditional, well-established techniques such as stop-motion 3D animation and 2D cel-based animation.

Read the research report: The Future of the Cartoon Feature Film for the MA in History of Film and Visual Media, David Mitchell, Summer 2002.