April 3rd, 2010
My TS3 journey comes to an end.
This week I finished working on what’s been by far one of the most gratifying, exciting, fun and overall amazing projects I’ve ever had the pleasure and luck to be part of: Toy Story 3.
It’s been such a weird week. Part of me is glad to be done since it’s been over two years working on it and towards the end has been quite a lot of work, and can’t see things anymore. But the other part of me is sad that the adventure has come to an end. What a truly fun group of people I’ve been able to work with, what a special film and what a wonderful Director to learn from.
This movie has been also fairly special for me for a few reasons. Toy Story (1995) was simply one of the main reasons I wanted to become an animator. I always knew I wanted to do films period. Just didn’t know how or where really. I went to a talk that Pete Docter gave in San Francisco that same year, and that talk changed a lot of things for me. I found myself so excited about this world ahead of me. Didn’t know if I had what it takes…and quite honestly I didn’t really care. Instead, I was just so excited to learn all this and start doing things. Getting a chance to be part of the world of Toy Story has been yet another dream of mine for a long time. A dream that not in a million years I thought would come true. I love dreams…and if they actually do happen it only makes me feel luckier and more thankful. I went through something similar when I had the chance to work on StarWars almost ten years ago having grown up with the original films. The kid inside me was running around non-stop for months and it’s been the exact feeling here with Toy Story. Feeling difficult to describe.
Another reason has been because I was given a chance to animate what’s been perhaps one of my favourite animated characters period, Buzz Lightyear. Now, after watching the first two Toy Story films a million times in college with my roommates, for a while as I was working on this third installment I’d think and ask to myself “These are very hard shoes to fill”, “Am I trying hard enough?”…”Am I exploring all possibilities this shot or character has to offer?”. I hope I did. I think at least I tried. One thing I know is I’ll miss animating these characters a great deal.
Last reason is one which I can’t really get into as much, but it has to do with Spain, my culture and this film. So, once the movie comes out, I’ll be able to share. But it’s yet another reason why I felt so lucky to be part of this film.
Anyways, as of this week I’m off this film and will be taking some time off soon, resting and also getting back into the live-action short film as we start to finish that as well. Here I’d like to share some pictures of the Atrium at Pixar and how they transformed it due to the film coming out in a couple more months.
It’s been an amazing ride.
Carlos.
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I can't wait for TS3 Carlos, congratulations on finishing on it! Couldn't help noticing the mention of a live action short film? Do you mean Pixar are making one? When is that due to be finished?
Congratulations Carlos! Your story is always inspirational to hear and I really look forward to seeing the film. Best of luck with the short film as well!
Congratulations Carlos! I'm so proud of you! It's so cool to hear stories where dreams really do come true!
What an inspiration.
I grew up with Toy Story and the toys and absolutely can't wait to see them back in action. I have no doubt you did a fantastic job with Spanish Buzz!
Congrats again buddy!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful thoughts on your TS3 adventure Carlos and congratulations on such an accomplishment! I think the more authentic the experience is, the more the audience will relate. Like everybody here, I am really looking forward to see the film!
All the best!
Emilie
Congrats Carlos. It's truly awesome.
Congratulations Carlos!
Really looking forward to the movie & all the hard work everyone's put into it.
Hey Carlos,
Congratulations! It is actually inspiring to read your experience working on the movie!
Looking forward to hear more about your live action short at Pixar.
A cuidarse campeon!
TS is also one of my favorite films- congratulations on finishing the film, and special congrats on following through with your dreams and getting to work with one of your favorite characters! I can't wait to see what you did with Buzz and how this chapter in the Toy Story goes for all the characters involved. Kudos to you and your friends at Pixar- they keep doing a great job!
Awesome and inspirational post, Carlos! Thanks for sharing!
those blue aliens are so adorable.. congrat Carlos
Congratulations Carlos,I hope see you soon,Recuerdos del poeta Santaursulero, Yaiza.
Hey Carlos, Congratulations to you and all the pixar team who make the most INCREDIBLE films to watch. And it must be really amazing entering a place where the entrance is already filled with joy and toys
You guys have a great heart!!!
Congratulations Carlos!.
I will see TS3 at Pixar in May 27. It's a dream for me to visit the studios, believe me! I will fly from Barcelona (Spain) just to assist.
I saw Toy Story when I was 15 years old and impressed me a lot… after that moment i became a fan from Pixar's work and during this 15 years this feeling has only growned up and up.
I will rest in San Francisco for three days, from 27 to 30, and if you have some time, I will be very very happy to have the opportunity to meet you and the other spanish guys who work there… I've send you a private email but if you haven't seen it, i rewrite here my personal email: saruro@gmail.com
Cheers from Barcelona!!
Santi
Super congrats Carlos!
I have a lot of admiration for people like you who follow their hearts and are carried by their dreams. You are one those people whose story (as told during the early AM days) has continuously inspired me to pursue animation myself.
As for TS3, I have no doubt it will be a success!
Looking forward to it and good luck with the live action work
Congratulations Carlos!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts & Experience..
My dream is Pixar.
I can't wait for TS3. TS was also my inspiration to enter in this industry.
Congratulations! I am so excited to see your work.
Now that TS3 is out of the way, maybe you will have some time to make a little fingerskateboard video like you did in the past?
Sounds like you had an Amazing experience and I can see why. CAn't wait to the film and all the hard work come to life
Now go take a break and go skateboard hahhah
Joer no hay más que congratulations…
Yo te digo ¡Eres una inspiración en España! y te lo digo desde Madrid, que no es poco.
Te admiramos y siempre pensamos que ojala fueramos la mitad de la mitad de la mitad …
Un abrazo desde aquí y espero seguir viendo cosas tuyas.
I just saw Toy Story 3 yesterday at the Children's Hospital fundraiser. I wanted to say you did some sweet animation there with Buzz. I literally was blown away. Its animation gold. I'm going to be watching those scenes over again.
The movie was fantastic. Thank you all for making a movie that made me laugh and cry! Congrats on an awesome movie guys!!
I was lucky enough to attend a friends and family screening last weekend and this movie totally kicked ass carlos! kudos! Very well done!
Could not be more inspirational for me. Increible! My dream is to be an animator, and if possible at Pixar… Daría lo que fuera. This post… just makes my dreams more intense!
thanks for sharing <3
love from Guatemala…
Congratulations Carlos. We know that you is the best artist of world.
We know that 33 ages old, more o lest.
Kiss
Your better fans.
Maria Jose y Pedro
Dear Carlos, greetings from Rio!
Please accept my deepest admiration for your work in general and, more specifically, for both Spanish Buzz sequences in TS3. The audience was totally crazy with it, me included, of course. Could not sit still watching it. For sure, you created a landmark in animation history.
Best energies and thank you for your genius and for making our lives more joyful.
- c.a.t.
que decir que no te hayan dicho ya,Congratulations jejeje, yo llevo poco con esto del 3d pero espero algun dia poder trabajar de esto, paciencia me dicen los grandes
solo nos toca esperar al 23 de julio para poder ver la peli en el cine (en españa), que ganas!
mucho animo carlos y adelante!
selmi