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If you are always aware of news on social media, you may have noticed that new trends on Instagram, X (the network formerly known as Twitter) and TikTok appear all the time. The current highlight? The much talked about “Disney Pixar” style photo!
In this recent trend, users around the world transform their photos or those of other people to resemble the iconic animation style of Pixar, a subsidiary of Disney.
To create these images, a Artificial Intelligence (AI) capable of converting and adapting normal photographs to look like Disney animations, like those seen in renowned films such as Toy Story, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo and many others. Discover how to create yours!
The impact of Pixar-style creations on social media
The creations Pixar style took over social media! If you take a look at your timeline on Instagram, Facebook or any other network, you will probably find several of these animated images, reminiscent of the adorable characters from Pixar films. But why were these creations so successful?
First, who doesn't love Pixar? His films have a universal appeal, pleasing both children and adults. By transforming personal photos into this studio style, people feel as if they are somehow entering these magical worlds.
Social networks love news. AND transform your own image or that of friends and family in animated versions is fun! Many users saw this as an opportunity to innovate their profiles, breaking out of their routine.
Pixar-style images tend to generate a lot of comments and likes. Friends and followers are curious to know how the transformation was made and many want to do the same. This generates natural interaction and boosts engagement on posts.
As with many new developments on networks, it didn’t take long for challenges related to this to emerge. People started posting their Pixar versions side by side with their real photos, creating a kind of "before and after" cheered up.
Why do Pixar and Disney have such striking characteristics in their cartoons?
Disney is an old acquaintance of ours. From the first film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, back in 1937, Disney has been creating stories that touch our hearts. They have a recipe that combines magic, emotion and valuable lessons, and this is reflected in their animations.
Have you ever noticed how the settings, characters and even the music in Pixar and Disney films are always impeccable? They invest a lot of time and energy so that every detail be perfect. This makes the animations visually impressive and engraved in our memory.
Who doesn't remember Simba from "The Lion King" or Woody and Buzz Lightyear from “Toy Story”? These studios are masters at creating characters that we identify with, love and remember forever.
Pixar, in particular, is known for always being ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. They pioneered many computer animation techniques. This allowed them to create worlds and characters with a super innovative look.
Both Pixar and Disney tell stories about friendship, love, courage, family and many other topics that we all understand, no matter where we are from. This makes his films loved all over the world.
How to create – practical guide
Start by accessing the website: https://www.bing.com/create. To benefit from the tool, it is essential to have a Microsoft account, as it owns the AI technology that creates photos in the style of “Disney Pixar”. If you don't have an account yet, register on the official website.
Once on the platform, it is time to define the text that will direct the creation of images in the visual “Disney Pixar”. Some suggested instructions are: “Create a Pixar-style poster, featuring… / “Draw a Pixar-inspired character, characterized by…”
Using these guidelines, you can request numerous creations from the AI. However, be detailed and specific in your descriptions. Finish clicking on “create”, and 4 image alternatives will be presented for download.
If the final product does not meet your expectations, try creating new instructions or clicking the “create” button again to generate other alternatives. The Microsoft system provides 15 free attempts per user. So, make good use of them.
It is worth highlighting the wide range of options that the tool offers. You can, for example, submit one of your photographs to be reimagined as a Pixar character or request the addition of a title, simulating a movie poster.
The tool includes instructions in Portuguese. However, since its AI was primarily trained in English, You may get better results using that language.
If necessary, use tools like Google Translate or ChatGPT to help translate instructions. Now, let your imagination take over and have fun!
