Inside Pixar

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.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

Episode 2

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

Episode 3

Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

Episode 4

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

Episode 5

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

Episode 6

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

Episode 7

Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

Episode 8

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

Episode 9

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

Episode 10

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

Episode 11

Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

Episode 12

Foundations: Creating Characters

Episode 13

Foundations: Through the Lens

Episode 14

Foundations: Animation and Acting

Episode 15

Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

Episode 16

Unpacked: About Time

Episode 17

Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

Episode 18

Unpacked: The Squint Test

Episode 19

Unpacked: Inner Drive

Episode 20

Unpacked: No Small Roles