After Toy Story, Ratatouille, WALLE, and other award-winning blockbusters, where else could Pixar Animation Studios go but UP? Their latest film is the heartwarming story of Carl Fredrickson (voiced by Ed Asner), a 78-year-old widower who feels that life has passed him byuntil a twist of fate takes him on a journey across the globe. UP is set to take off on May 29, 2009. The Art of UP contains more than 250 pieces of concept art developed for the feature, including storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, color scripts, and more. Quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team reveal the sky-high creativity that elevated this whimsical film to new heights.
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Tim Hauser has been a writer, creative executive, and producer in animation for over 20 years. He lives in Los Angeles.
Pete Docter is the director of UP and Monsters, Inc., and the co-writer of Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
Pete Docter is the director of UP and Monsters, Inc., and the co-writer of Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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If you're still wondering about the real story of Pixar's Up, this book provides very good clues (or spoilers). I'll just say it's about Carl, the old man, going on a journey in search for meaning to his life. The directive from the top was to make Up "the studio's most emotive film to date".
Tim Hauser has provided a good writeup into design style and production process of the movie. There's talk on the story arc, themes, the characters and a bit on the artistic side of production, like visiting a jungle for the research. The Pixar story team provided lots of quotes giving great insight into the story process. On the technical side to animating, nothing much is mentioned.
The challenge for this movie is aimed at simplicity. The character designs are based on simple shapes like squares (Carl), ovals (Russell, balloons), bullets (dogs), etc. I've the impression there are less sets and characters compared to other Pixar movies. There seem to be only the city, the sky (flying objects) and the jungle (big). You can see the focus is going to be on the characters.
The art included are character designs, storyboards, color scripts and few environmental paintings. Descriptions for the illustrations come in the form of quotes. There are lots of character sketches for the main characters, Carl, Russell and the house. Readers looking for the plot will find that in Lou Romano's colour scripts. It seems that there's a new (to me) character designer, Daniel López Muñoz, doing plenty of character sketches.
What you're not going to see are film stills, background paintings and pastels. No idea why but the number of background paintings always pales in comparison to non-Pixar art books. And there's only one pastel painting from Dominque Louis. I miss the pastel paintings included in earlier movie art books.
This book is really more for Pixar fans.
PS.
"Hey this doesn't look like one of Pixar's better art book is it?", a colleague remarks to me. Another goes "Not the kind of style I like". Well, I guess it's not for everyone but here are the pictures you can see for yourself. =)
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
Tim Hauser has provided a good writeup into design style and production process of the movie. There's talk on the story arc, themes, the characters and a bit on the artistic side of production, like visiting a jungle for the research. The Pixar story team provided lots of quotes giving great insight into the story process. On the technical side to animating, nothing much is mentioned.
The challenge for this movie is aimed at simplicity. The character designs are based on simple shapes like squares (Carl), ovals (Russell, balloons), bullets (dogs), etc. I've the impression there are less sets and characters compared to other Pixar movies. There seem to be only the city, the sky (flying objects) and the jungle (big). You can see the focus is going to be on the characters.
The art included are character designs, storyboards, color scripts and few environmental paintings. Descriptions for the illustrations come in the form of quotes. There are lots of character sketches for the main characters, Carl, Russell and the house. Readers looking for the plot will find that in Lou Romano's colour scripts. It seems that there's a new (to me) character designer, Daniel López Muñoz, doing plenty of character sketches.
What you're not going to see are film stills, background paintings and pastels. No idea why but the number of background paintings always pales in comparison to non-Pixar art books. And there's only one pastel painting from Dominque Louis. I miss the pastel paintings included in earlier movie art books.
This book is really more for Pixar fans.
PS.
"Hey this doesn't look like one of Pixar's better art book is it?", a colleague remarks to me. Another goes "Not the kind of style I like". Well, I guess it's not for everyone but here are the pictures you can see for yourself. =)
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantastic and Different Book for a Fantastic and Different Movie!
June 10, 2009
By AlreadyDead
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Up is a different sort of movie than is commonly made by anyone much less Pixar. The themes addressed in the film are gut wrenching as well as inspiring, and to really gain insight into the methods used to bring them to the screen required a different approach than the average "Art of" book.
Though I have been a fan of Pixar since they came on the scene, I have never been compelled to buy any of their previous "Art of" books. With Up, I was so profoundly moved by this masterwork of a film that I had to find out everything I could about the process of making it! This book does that and more. Filled with carefully chosen preproduction art that shows the evolution of all the major characters and settings, this work also presents the evolution of the perspectives of the creators as they changed throughout the process.
The layout of the book takes inspiration from a prominent volume in the film, with similar colors, a "paste up" style and a very nice emboss hidden under the dust jacket. The paper quality is superb, as is the binding. This is a book that is meant to be looked at often and for a long time.
Even though I would love to have seen ALL the art from Up included, I came away feeling very satisfied in that I had seen more than expected, and all of the "most important" pieces. If you are like me and simply had to have more of Up, this book satisfies that urge and more. For everyone else, The Art of Up is a loving look at the masters of storytelling at work!
Though I have been a fan of Pixar since they came on the scene, I have never been compelled to buy any of their previous "Art of" books. With Up, I was so profoundly moved by this masterwork of a film that I had to find out everything I could about the process of making it! This book does that and more. Filled with carefully chosen preproduction art that shows the evolution of all the major characters and settings, this work also presents the evolution of the perspectives of the creators as they changed throughout the process.
The layout of the book takes inspiration from a prominent volume in the film, with similar colors, a "paste up" style and a very nice emboss hidden under the dust jacket. The paper quality is superb, as is the binding. This is a book that is meant to be looked at often and for a long time.
Even though I would love to have seen ALL the art from Up included, I came away feeling very satisfied in that I had seen more than expected, and all of the "most important" pieces. If you are like me and simply had to have more of Up, this book satisfies that urge and more. For everyone else, The Art of Up is a loving look at the masters of storytelling at work!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bluhm
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite some critical reviews here (which I can understand their specific complaints, entirely), I find this book to be very gratifying. As an artist working in the field of illustration and animation (see my books, REJECTS, SKETCH INFECTUS - [...]), I find this book to be hitting the peak of "art-of animation" books. There is just enough to keep me interested and inspired, and if you've seen the film, it's a great supplement. Pixar keeps the art genuine and inspired, and this book shows exactly where their mindset is.
Bravo.
Bravo.
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love it buy it
Collector books. I will have all his books are like having story boards in my home office. Paper Artwork Enjoyed seeing
Thanks and sorry my bad englsih
Thanks and sorry my bad englsih
Published 1 month ago by Israel Diaz Torralba
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well
It's an art book, and i love art books.
it helped with some college essays that i had to write about the color, and theres something different from the other art books
it helped with some college essays that i had to write about the color, and theres something different from the other art books
Published 1 month ago by Juliana P
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Nice book very colorful and worth the money if you like pixar films nad like to draw fun fun fun
Published 4 months ago by Talin Varbedian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful art book
This is a wonderful art book. It takes you through Pixar's design process in creating all the memorable characters in UP. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Philip Whitman
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!
I have an ongoing love affair with Disney/Pixar films and their creative genius. My love affair with UP is on it's own level... Read more
Published 5 months ago by John D. McLelland III
5.0 out of 5 stars
Art of Pixar
Great book, perfect for my collection. The book comes with everything you should expect to find in a Pixar's art department. It is great for inspiration for your own sketches
Published 7 months ago by Juan David Plata
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite Pixar movie
Is awesome how this book beggings, A sequence drawing of Carl Fredricksen getting older, starting as a kid. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Oscar Díaz
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Art Book Can Not Greater Than This One
This book is a must for every artist. An animator, character designer, director or production designer. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ozan Ünlü
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Art Book. Up there with all of Pixar's Other Art Books
Beautiful Book!
I have my fair share of Disney Pixar Art books, and while I love them all, this one is one of my favorites. Read more
I have my fair share of Disney Pixar Art books, and while I love them all, this one is one of my favorites. Read more
Published 21 months ago by JLa
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Intent Shines through
Chronicle books is well-known for beautiful and lavish books concerning the art behind many of today's modern animated films.
The Art of Up is no exception. Read more
The Art of Up is no exception. Read more
Published 24 months ago by George H. Taylor Jr.
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