Beach Chair

About This Movie

So, 'Beach Chair' is this interesting short from 1986, a peek into Pixar's early days really. It’s animated, obviously, but you can see the experimentation with computer-generated techniques—like shading and lighting—that was just starting to be explored back then. The pacing feels slow compared to today’s standards, and it has this dreamy, almost whimsical atmosphere that makes you feel a bit nostalgic. There’s a simplicity to its storytelling too; it’s not bogged down by complex plots, just pure exploration of what could be done with CG. It’s pretty cool to see those early practical effects at play, and while the director might be unknown, the film itself is a solid piece of animation history, showing off where Pixar was headed.

Represents early CGI experimentation · Features simple yet effective animation techniques · A nostalgic look at Pixar's beginnings