“I quickly realized that this medium had a lot to offer someone like me. To do Disney-quality hand-drawn cartoons, you have to be a master of two art forms. Seriously, you have to be able to draw like a Leonardo da Vinci or a Michelangelo. But also you have to know movement and timing and control that through 24 frames a second.”

American animator and filmmaker, Pixar co-founder Lasseter revolutionized animated storytelling with groundbreaking films like *Toy Story* and *Finding Nemo*, blending technical innovation with emotional depth. His leadership at Pixar and Disney reshaped how audiences engage with animated narratives, emphasizing creativity and collaboration.