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“I've always loved animation it's the reason why I do what I do for a living - the films of Walt Disney. This art form is so spectacular and beautiful. And I never quite understood the feeling amongst animation studios that audiences today only wanted to see computer animation. It's never about the…” quote by John Lasseter
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“I've always loved animation it's the reason why I do what I do for a living - the films of Walt Disney. This art form is so spectacular and beautiful. And I never quite understood the feeling amongst animation studios that audiences today only wanted to see computer animation. It's never about the medium that a film is made in, it's about the story. It's about how good the movie is.”

John Lasseter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Story quality, not animation technique, determines a film’s impact; medium is secondary to narrative.

In simple terms: Story matters more than style.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize strong storytelling.

Themes

animation storytelling creativity media criticism

Mood

thoughtful inspirational analytical

Type

philosophy industry insight

When to use this quote

  • film development
  • scriptwriting
  • storyboarding
  • studio pitches
  • audience testing

Key Concepts

narrative theory visual arts industry trends

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance story and visual innovation?
  • What makes a story timeless?
A Different Perspective

Audiences may still favor flashy tech.

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