Creativity, Inc. : Overcoming The Unseen Forces That Stand In The Way Of True Inspiration

Edwin Catmull

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As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the world’s first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream first as a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, where many computer science pioneers got their start, and then forged an early partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later and against all odds, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever.

Since then, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner twenty-seven Academy Awards. The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Now, in this book, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques, honed over years, that have made Pixar so widely admired―and so profitable.

Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation Studios―into the story meetings, the postmortems, and the ‘Braintrust’ sessions where art is born. It is, at heart, a book about how to build and sustain a creative culture―but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, ‘an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.’

What will you learn from this book

  1. Fostering a Creative Culture:

    • The book provides insights into creating and maintaining a culture that nurtures creativity and innovation within an organization.
  2. Leadership and Management:

    • Edwin Catmull shares his experiences in leadership and management, offering lessons on leading creative teams effectively.
  3. Overcoming Challenges:

    • The book discusses various challenges faced by Pixar and how the company overcame them to achieve success in the animation industry.
  4. Storytelling and Creativity:

    • As a pioneer in animation, Catmull explores the art of storytelling and the role of creativity in the entertainment industry.
  5. Risk-Taking and Failure:

    • Emphasis on the importance of taking risks, embracing failure as a part of the creative process, and learning from mistakes.
  6. Collaboration and Teamwork:

    • Insights into the collaborative processes at Pixar and how teamwork contributes to the creative output of the studio.
  7. Innovation in Technology:

    • Discussion on the intersection of creativity and technology, especially in the context of advancements in computer-generated animation.
  8. Continuous Improvement:

    • The book emphasizes the concept of continuous improvement and how Pixar constantly evolves its processes to stay at the forefront of animation.
  9. Inspirational Anecdotes:

    • Catmull shares anecdotes and stories from his career, offering practical and inspirational lessons for individuals and organizations.
  10. Applying Creativity Beyond Animation:

    • While rooted in the animation industry, the book provides principles that can be applied to foster creativity in various fields and industries.
Language English
ISBN-10 0593070100
ISBN-13 978-0593070109
No of pages 368
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Bantam Press
Published Date 08 Apr 2014

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Author : Edwin Catmull

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