Inside Pixar
Inside Pixar
Inside Pixar
You know their stories. Now meet the storytellers.
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Overview
This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2020-11-13
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell
Narrator (voice)
Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo
Narrator (voice)
Official Videos
Inside Pixar | Official Trailer | Disney+
Inside Pixar | Official Trailer | Disney+
Episodes - Season 1
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Episode 1
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.
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Episode 2
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.
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Episode 3
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.
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Episode 4
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.
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Episode 5
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.
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Episode 6
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.
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Episode 7
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.
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Episode 8
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.
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
Episode 9
As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Episode 10
No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
Episode 11
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.
Foundations: Creating Characters
Foundations: Creating Characters
Episode 12
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.
Foundations: Through the Lens
Foundations: Through the Lens
Episode 13
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.
Foundations: Animation and Acting
Foundations: Animation and Acting
Episode 14
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.
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
Episode 15
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.
Unpacked: About Time
Unpacked: About Time
Episode 16
How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Episode 17
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?
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Episode 18
Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Episode 19
Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
Unpacked: No Small Roles
Unpacked: No Small Roles
Episode 20
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.
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