All Episodes of Inside Pixar
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Season 1
8.0/101 votesInspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
Director: Tony Kaplan
Writer: Unknown
5.0/101 votesInspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
Director: Erica Milsom
Writer: Unknown
6.0/101 votesInspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
Director: Tony Kaplan
Writer: Unknown
7.0/101 votesInspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
Director: Erica Milsom
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesInspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
Director: Tony Kaplan
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesPortraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesPortraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesPortraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/12/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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N/A/100 votesFoundations: Creating Characters
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesFoundations: Through the Lens
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesFoundations: Animation and Acting
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/26/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesFoundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/26/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesUnpacked: No Small Roles
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/21/2021
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
