Apr 14

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I Work as a Technical Director at Pixar

How I got here, what I do, my thoughts, and some advice.

A frame from Turning Red where the main character as a giant red panda, Mei, hugs her three friends. — My first film credit, Turning Red (2022).

When I tell people I work as a Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, I typically get one of two responses.

Wow, you’re a Director? At Pixar?! (Haha, nope.)
Oh. So, what does that mean?

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I write about computer graphics, tech, life, and anything else I find interesting! Also, I make cartoons for a living @ Pixar Animation Studios — shubhaj.com

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I Work as a Technical Director at Pixar

How I got here, what I do, my thoughts, and some advice.

More from Shubha Jagannatha

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