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    Analysis of Toy StoryToy Story is the groundbreaking 1995 film developed by Disney and Pixar and directed by John Lasseter. The film was so groundbreaking not only because it was the first animated feature film created entirely by CGI (Computer Generated Imagery), but also because the film was more complete in every way. Not only did the characters seem more sophisticated and three-dimensional, but their personalities were also more human and less cartoon-like. The film uses constructed text to convey the theme of two very different characters learning to work together beyond their rivalries to rise above a common enemy and work toward a common goal. The film uses characters and images very cleverly to depict this theme. The music used in the film is also different from other Disney features. Rather than the characters singing themselves as in Aladdin or Hercules, the songs are played and sung by an outside person (Randy Newman) and reflect the mood and emotions of the characters in a particular scene. For example, the title sequence song "Friend in Me", when Woody and Andy play together, and the scene where Andy's room was transformed into a Buzz Lightyear theme, "Strange Things" where the song reflects Woody's confusion and is not afraid. only change in his environment but also change in his friends, in his own character and in his self-confidence. The attention paid to the smallest details, such as the reflections in Buzz's visor, give the film even more realism and depth. The use of unusual and imaginative camera angles, made possible by the use of CGI, also adds to the texture and pace of the film. The film then takes place against a backdrop of toys. Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is the favorite toy of a little boy named Andy. However, on Andy's birthday, he receives a new toy: Buzz Lightyear voiced by Tim Allen. This leads to a massive shift in roles, with Woody being alienated not only by Andy but by the rest of his toys who once looked up to him as an authority figure and role model. However, rather than Woody changing allegiance to Buzz, it is more the result of Woody's own insecurity that turns him into a bully than Buzz's arrival that causes the other toys to turn against him. However, they both learn that when Woody pushes them into a difficult situation, they are not so different from each other middle of paper......ene: we learn that Andy is moving out, the Woody's position as Andy's favorite toy, it's Andy's birthday party and the other toys are afraid of being replaced. The scene is also full of humor, which is consistent with the entire film. Much of this is more subtle humor, such as Woody's microphone being named Mike and Woody praising a seminar held by Mr. Spell, which by definition is an educational toy. The attention to detail in this scene is also evident. In most of the images Woody is in, he is the center of the shot. This once again shows the importance of Woody's character. In conclusion, I think Toy Story is a much more advanced film compared to some of Disney's other animated films. Aside from the obvious technological advancements made in the field of animation, this film also appeals on a much deeper level. The camera angles and techniques used help to add to the “realism” of the film while giving it a touch of the unreal. The way it appeals to all levels, both adults and children, is made easier by the fact that there is no".”.