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Inside Pixar Season 1

November. 13,2020
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Inside Pixar

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

2020

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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W. Kamau Bell, Cristela Alonzo
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Inside Pixar Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 20 - Unpacked: No Small Roles
First Aired: May. 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, toys, and humans, but creating thousands of these fully animated background characters is no easy feat.

Episode 17 - Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Episode 15 - Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
First Aired: March. 26,2021

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.

Episode 14 - Foundations: Animation and Acting
First Aired: March. 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 breathe life into characters authentically and explain the importance of acting (and eyebrows) in their craft.

Episode 13 - Foundations: Through the Lens
First Aired: March. 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, showcasing how camera positioning enhances emotion within a story.

Episode 12 - Foundations: Creating Characters
First Aired: March. 26,2021

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.

Episode 11 - Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
First Aired: March. 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 understandable explanations using metaphors and examples.

Episode 10 - Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Episode 8 - Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
First Aired: February. 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 and essential need in the creation of an animated film.

Episode 7 - Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
First Aired: February. 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 treats that delight, inspire, and help feed the studio's creativity.

Episode 6 - Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
First Aired: February. 12,2021

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.

Episode 5 - Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
First Aired: November. 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 Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

Episode 4 - Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
First Aired: November. 13,2020

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.

Episode 3 - Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
First Aired: November. 13,2020

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.

Episode 2 - Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
First Aired: November. 13,2020

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.

Episode 1 - Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
First Aired: November. 13,2020

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.

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