Inside Pixar - Season 1

Inside Pixar - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes20
DatesNov 13, 2020 - May 21, 2021
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Episodes

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Season 1Episode 113 min

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
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Season 1Episode 212 min

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

Deanna Marsigliese talks about the character creation process, and the artistic detours that come with it.

Nov 13, 2020
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Season 1Episode 311 min

Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

Steven Hunter describes how his past experiences influenced his SparkShorts film, Out.

Nov 13, 2020
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Season 1Episode 413 min

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

Jessica Heidt explains the program she created to improve gender balance in Pixar films.

Nov 13, 2020
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Season 1Episode 515 min

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

Nov 13, 2020
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Season 1Episode 615 min

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
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Season 1Episode 715 min

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
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Season 1Episode 815 min

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

Rachelle Federico always dreamt of working at Pixar, even if it meant a complete career overhaul. As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, her hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential need in the creation of an animated film. Plus, she's loving every minute of it.

Feb 12, 2021
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
Season 1Episode 915 min

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

Barney Jones is a master of many musical instruments and styles. As a Music Editor, he uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film. During his free time, he uses these same talents to make Pixar just a little more magical and fun.

Feb 12, 2021
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Season 1Episode 1015 min

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. From hosting major events to outfitting offices to simply keeping the studio running, Patty is at the center of it all. As Pixar's Director of Facility Operations, she knows the inner workings of Pixar's campus and culture like no one else. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.

Feb 12, 2021
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
Season 1Episode 11

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
Foundations: Creating Characters
Season 1Episode 12

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
Foundations: Through the Lens
Season 1Episode 13

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
Foundations: Animation and Acting
Season 1Episode 14

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
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
Season 1Episode 15

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
Unpacked: About Time
Season 1Episode 16

Unpacked: About Time

How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
May 21, 2021
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Season 1Episode 17

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
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Season 1Episode 18

Unpacked: The Squint Test

Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
May 21, 2021
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Season 1Episode 19

Unpacked: Inner Drive

Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
May 21, 2021
Unpacked: No Small Roles
Season 1Episode 20

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

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