Pixar in a Box
by khan academy

Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode. The subjects you learn in school — math, science, computer science, and humanities — are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar. This collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and Khan Academy is sponsored by Disney. If you have questions or ideas, email us at [email protected].

Introduction: Pixar’s filmmaking pipeline

This video will give you an overview of Pixar’s filmmaking pipeline and prepare you to dive deeper into the STEAM topics that follow in the Pixar in a Box curriculum.

Discover Pixar in a Box, a Pixar and Khan Academy collaboration that teaches the art and science behind Pixar movies. Explore the filmmaking process, from storyboarding to rendering, and learn how creativity and technical skills combine to bring animated films to life.

Unit 1: Orientation
  • Start here
  • We are all storytellers
  • Character
  • Story structure
  • Visual language
  • Film grammar
  • Pitching and feedback
  • Introduction to lighting