Inside Pixar

1 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 13m 2 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 14m 3 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 12m 4 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 14m 5 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 16m 6 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 14m 7 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 12m 8 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 13m 9 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 15m 10 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 14m 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. Not watched yet 12m 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. Not watched yet 13m 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. Not watched yet 13m 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. Not watched yet 14m 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. Not watched yet 12m 16 ▶ Unpacked: About Time How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling? Not watched yet 13m 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? Not watched yet 12m 18 ▶ Unpacked: The Squint Test Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured. Not watched yet 12m 19 ▶ Unpacked: Inner Drive Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films. Not watched yet 12m 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. Not watched yet 10m