Making the Cut at Pixar

Making the Cut at Pixar is an interactive book written by industry insiders Bill Kinder and Bobbie O'Steen about the central role the Pixar editor plays in some of the most critically acclaimed and successful movies of all time. The 90 minutes of Video Material in the companion website show every stage of production on Pixar's animated films, from storyboards to virtual cameras and final animation, accompanied by exclusive interviews with Pixar editors. In addition to exploring method and craft, this book provides important context for the editor in film history, the evolution of technology, and Pixar's uniquely collaborative studio culture. A must-read for students of digital filmmaking methods, filmmakers in all aspects of production, and fans of Pixar movies, this uniquely educational, historical, and entertaining book sheds light on how beloved stories are crafted from the perspective of crucial members of the filmmaking team.

Co-authors Bill Kinder and Bobbie O'Steen are experts in the field. Kinder was the founding Director of Editorial and Post Production at Pixar from 1996-2014. O'Steen is a teacher and film historian, specializing in editing, and author of The Invisible Cut and Cut to the Chase.

1. The Hub of the Wheel: The Setup 2. "Story, Story, Story...": Edi-Storial 3. Conducting a Concerto: Sound 4. Edit First, Shoot Later: Layout 5. Cutting Jell-O: Workplace Challenges 6. Out of the Galápagos: Editors and Technology Adapt 7. Afterword--Why Does It Matter?