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Inside Pixar

2020 Documentary US 11 minutes 4
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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Unpacked Foundations Collection 2: Portraits Season 1
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Unpacked (2021)

5  |  : 21/05/2021 This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. 4
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1 : About Time
How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
2 : 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?
3 : The Squint Test
Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
4 : Inner Drive
Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
5 : 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.

Foundations (2021)

5  |  : 26/03/2021 This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. 3
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1 : 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.
2 : 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.
3 : 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.
4 : 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.
5 : 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.

Collection 2: Portraits (2021)

5  |  : 02/12/2021 This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. 2
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1 : 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.
2 : 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.
3 : Barney Jones, Music Editor
As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.
4 : 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.
5 : 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.

Season 1 (2020)

23  |  : 13/11/2020 This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. 1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
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.
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
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.
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
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.
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
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.
Foundations: Creating Characters
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.
Foundations: Through the Lens
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.
Foundations: Animation and Acting
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.
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
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.
Unpacked: About Time
16 : Unpacked: About Time
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
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
Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
Unpacked: Inner Drive
19 : Unpacked: Inner Drive
Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
Unpacked: Inner Drive
19 : Unpacked: Inner Drive
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
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.

 

 

 

 

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