Inside Pixar
S01E14 Foundations: Animation and Acting
Animation transforms characters into vibrant beings that can move, express emotions, think, and converse. Pixar animators share their creative process, illustrating how they genuinely animate their characters and highlighting the crucial role of acting—especially the use of eyebrows—in their work.
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Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
Foundations: Creating Characters
Foundations: Through the Lens
Foundations: Animation and Acting
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
Unpacked: About Time
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Unpacked: No Small Roles