Inside Pixar
Inside Pixar
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Inside Pixar

You know their stories. Now meet the storytellers.

6.7 / 10
2020
1 season
20 episodes
Documentary

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

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Inside Pixar | Official Trailer | Disney+

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Seasons

  • Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

    1.Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

    8.0
    13-11-202013m

    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 piv...

  • Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

    2.Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

    5.0
    13-11-202014m

    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 crea...

  • Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

    3.Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

    6.0
    13-11-202012m

    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 SparkSho...

  • Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

    4.Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

    7.0
    13-11-202014m

    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 t...

  • Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

    5.Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

    13-11-202016m

    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 insp...

  • Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

    6.Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

    12-02-202114m

    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 t...

  • Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

    7.Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

    12-02-202112m

    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 t...

  • Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

    8.Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

    12-02-202113m

    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...

  • Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

    9.Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

    12-02-202115m

    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

    10.Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

    12-02-202114m

    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

    11.Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

    26-03-202112m

    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...

  • Foundations: Creating Characters

    12.Foundations: Creating Characters

    26-03-202113m

    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 proce...

  • Foundations: Through the Lens

    13.Foundations: Through the Lens

    26-03-202113m

    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 e...

  • Foundations: Animation and Acting

    14.Foundations: Animation and Acting

    26-03-202114m

    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...

  • Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

    15.Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

    26-03-202112m

    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 scen...

  • Unpacked: About Time

    16.Unpacked: About Time

    21-05-202113m

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

  • Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

    17.Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

    21-05-202112m

    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

    18.Unpacked: The Squint Test

    21-05-202112m

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

  • Unpacked: Inner Drive

    19.Unpacked: Inner Drive

    21-05-202112m

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

  • Unpacked: No Small Roles

    20.Unpacked: No Small Roles

    21-05-202110m

    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...

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