Inside Pixar

▶S1 E1 Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something RealNov 13, 2020 · 13 minAuthenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life experiences that led him to propose…Episode details → ▶S1 E2 Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the PivotNov 13, 2020 · 14 minInspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes us through the process of…Episode details → ▶S1 E3 Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That KidNov 13, 2020 · 12 minGrowing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting…Episode details → ▶S1 E4 Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?Nov 13, 2020 · 14 minScript Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her…Episode details → ▶S1 E5 Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come FromNov 13, 2020 · 16 minInspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan…Episode details → ▶S1 E6 Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International ProductionFeb 12, 2021 · 14 minDirector of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even changes in animation, Cynthia…Episode details → ▶S1 E7 Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry ChefFeb 12, 2021 · 12 minMarylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treats…Episode details → ▶S1 E8 Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production AssistantFeb 12, 2021 · 13 minAs Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential…Episode details → ▶S1 E9 Portraits: Barney Jones, Music EditorFeb 12, 2021 · 15 minAs a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.Episode details → ▶S1 E10 Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility OperationsFeb 12, 2021 · 14 minNo two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.Episode details → ▶S1 E11 Foundations: Recipe for a MovieMar 26, 2021 · 12 minHow exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through understandable explanations…Episode details → ▶S1 E12 Foundations: Creating CharactersMar 26, 2021 · 13 minFrom cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they…Episode details → ▶S1 E13 Foundations: Through the LensMar 26, 2021 · 13 minCamerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and staging, showcasing…Episode details → ▶S1 E14 Foundations: Animation and ActingMar 26, 2021 · 14 minAnimation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of how they breathe…Episode details → ▶S1 E15 Foundations: Color, Light, and EmotionMar 26, 2021 · 12 minLight and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting directors and artists reveal…Episode details → ▶S1 E16 Unpacked: About TimeMay 21, 2021 · 13 minHow can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?Episode details → ▶S1 E17 Unpacked: Everybody Loves a VillainMay 21, 2021 · 12 minFrom Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar movies.…Episode details → ▶S1 E18 Unpacked: The Squint TestMay 21, 2021 · 12 minPixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.Episode details → ▶S1 E19 Unpacked: Inner DriveMay 21, 2021 · 12 minBeyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.Episode details → ▶S1 E20 Unpacked: No Small RolesMay 21, 2021 · 10 minTake a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish, cars,…Episode details →