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Inside Pixar

Inside Pixar
★ 6.7/10•2020•10•Documentary
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You know their stories. Now meet the storytellers.

This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 13, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something RealE113m

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

Authenticity 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 a simple, yet pivotal scene in Soul.

Nov 13, 2020

Episode 2 - Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the PivotE214m

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

Inspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes us through the process of character creation and the artistic detours that often come with it.

Nov 13, 2020

Episode 3 - Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That KidE312m

Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting the opportunity to direct a Pixar SparkShort, Steven was inspired by his own life to create 'Out,' a unique and vulnerable story he wished he saw in his youth.

Nov 13, 2020

Episode 4 - Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?E414m

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her to create a program to improve gender balance throughout Pixar's films and the greater film industry.

Nov 13, 2020

Episode 5 - Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come FromE516m

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

Nov 13, 2020

Episode 6 - Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International ProductionE614m

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even changes in animation, Cynthia and her team work to make sure that Pixar’s films can connect and resonate to fans and families throughout the world.

Feb 12, 2021

Episode 7 - Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry ChefE712m

Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treats that delight, inspire, and help feed the studio's creativity.

Feb 12, 2021

Episode 8 - Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production AssistantE813m

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential need in the creation of an animated film.

Feb 12, 2021

Episode 9 - Portraits: Barney Jones, Music EditorE915m

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.

Feb 12, 2021

Episode 10 - Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility OperationsE1014m

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.

Feb 12, 2021

Episode 11 - Foundations: Recipe for a MovieE1112m

Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through understandable explanations using metaphors and examples.

Mar 26, 2021

Episode 12 - Foundations: Creating CharactersE1213m

Foundations: Creating Characters

From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they break down the process of developing a new character.

Mar 26, 2021

Episode 13 - Foundations: Through the LensE1313m

Foundations: Through the Lens

Camerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and staging, showcasing how camera positioning enhances emotion within a story.

Mar 26, 2021

Episode 14 - Foundations: Animation and ActingE1414m

Foundations: Animation and Acting

Animation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of how they breathe life into characters authentically and explain the importance of acting (and eyebrows) in their craft.

Mar 26, 2021

Episode 15 - Foundations: Color, Light, and EmotionE1512m

Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

Light and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting directors and artists reveal how they illuminate a scene and how they utilize light and color for everything from terrifying twists to signature Pixar tearjerkers.

Mar 26, 2021

Episode 16 - Unpacked: About TimeE1613m

Unpacked: About Time

How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?

May 21, 2021

Episode 17 - Unpacked: Everybody Loves a VillainE1712m

Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

From Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar movies. But what makes a good villain?

May 21, 2021

Episode 18 - Unpacked: The Squint TestE1812m

Unpacked: The Squint Test

Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.

May 21, 2021

Episode 19 - Unpacked: Inner DriveE1912m

Unpacked: Inner Drive

Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.

May 21, 2021

Episode 20 - Unpacked: No Small RolesE2010m

Unpacked: No Small Roles

Take a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish, cars, toys, and humans, but creating thousands of these fully animated background characters is no easy feat.

May 21, 2021

Actors

W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell

Narrator (voice)

Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo

Narrator (voice)

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