Inside Pixar (2020–2021)

1. S01E01Season's bestInspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something RealNovember 13, 2020 8.0Authenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life experiences t
2. S01E02Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the PivotNovember 13, 2020 5.0Inspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes
3. S01E03Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That KidNovember 13, 2020 6.0Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting th
4. S01E04Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?November 13, 2020 7.0Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female rol
5. S01E05Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come FromNovember 13, 2020—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 Scanlo
6. S01E06Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International ProductionFebruary 12, 2021—Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even
7. S01E07Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry ChefFebruary 12, 2021—Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treat
8. S01E08Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production AssistantFebruary 12, 2021—As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important a
9. S01E09Portraits: Barney Jones, Music EditorFebruary 12, 2021—As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.
10. S01E10Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility OperationsFebruary 12, 2021—No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.
11. S01E11Foundations: Recipe for a MovieMarch 26, 2021—How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through und
12. S01E12Foundations: Creating CharactersMarch 26, 2021—From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists an
13. S01E13Foundations: Through the LensMarch 26, 2021—Camerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and staging, show
14. S01E14Foundations: Animation and ActingMarch 26, 2021—Animation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of how they bre
15. S01E15Foundations: Color, Light, and EmotionMarch 26, 2021—Light and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting directors and a
16. S01E16Unpacked: About TimeMay 21, 2021—How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
17. S01E17Unpacked: Everybody Loves a VillainMay 21, 2021—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
18. S01E18Unpacked: The Squint TestMay 21, 2021—Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
19. S01E19Unpacked: Inner DriveMay 21, 2021—Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
20. S01E20Unpacked: No Small RolesMay 21, 2021—Take a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish, cars, toy

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