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Inside Pixar Season 1, Episode 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. Watch Inside Pixar Season 1, Episode 20 Unpacked: No Small Roles in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Inside Pixar Season 1, Episode 20 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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20 episodes
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
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.
13 min
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.
14 min
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.
12 min
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.
14 min
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.
16 min
Portraits: 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.
14 min
Portraits: 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.
12 min
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.
13 min
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.
15 min
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.
14 min
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.
12 min
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.
13 min
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.
13 min
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.
14 min
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.
12 min
Unpacked: About Time
How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
13 min
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?
12 min
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
12 min
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
12 min
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.
10 min