Purely History on Instagram: "The jump in CGI from Toy Story 2 (1999) to Toy Story 3 (2010) shows how far Pixar’s technology evolved in just over a decade. In 1999, lighting and textures were simpler, with smoother surfaces and limited shadow detail. By 2010, everything looked richer and more lifelike—plastic reflected light naturally, fabrics had visible threads, and lighting moved realistically through each scene. The rendering power allowed more characters, complex environments, and cinematic