'Inside Out 2' Pixar Cinematographers Break Down Riley's Big Anxiety Attack Scene

'Inside Out 2' cinematographers Adam Habib & Jonathan Pytko explain the process of being a cinematographer for a Pixar film and how they bring the tools of lighting camera and film grain to the animation world.

[D_Tuned]

The tear in Anxiety's eye and Joy saying "You have to let her go". This is the kind of Pixar moment that made them a great studio.

[Bloomsparktbh]

One thing I loved and hurted me the most about this anxiety scene is that, even anxiety starts tearing up the moment she realizes that everything she's been planning just didn't work out as she wanted it to, and THAT'S what real anxiety feels like. Everything you thought you had control over to make things right suddenly just crumbles down, and it's not due to something necessarily bad, but because you overthought too much to the point nothing seems right or in place, where you think it should be. I LOVED that they portrayed** (lmao "portrait" I hate autocorrect like 💀 anyways) anxiety as an antagonist more than a villain herself, because she was trying to plan getting the best out of a situation and trying to help Riley like everyone else, just that, again, anxiety makes you overthink things more than it should. What could do the trick, is trying to be are aware of it, and knowing when "planning for the future!" Is actually becoming in overthinking and making you overwhelmed about things that are not INDEED happening :)
Such a wonderful movie ❤ the Pixar crew nailed it 👏

[sweetea]

It was very accurate for me and ended up making me almost cry 😅 I’m glad it was represented so well for others to understand

[kathrynanne]

My brain cannot fathom how animators do what they do. So much respect for them!

[TheFMHatter]

This is Pixar's best sequel in a while and Disney needed a win like this, I love that Pixar shows that these masterpieces of cinema aren't kids movies (despite it being animated) that they show more human aspects such as mental health and that we need more joy in our hearts and that anxiety is good for a person because it protects people too it's Anxiety took it way to far well done Pixar :)

[mariabeatriz]

The constant comment about how accurate this sequence was was the reason why I finally watched this film. Amazing!

[randomgirl]

I broke down crying for the entirety of this scene! I knew right away what Riley was experiencing. My family and friends (especially those who've walked away) don't understand what I mean when I say I'm having a panic attack. They counter with silly platitudes of, "This too shall pass, " "Just be present, " "Just calm down, "Working won't help anything, " etc." These words are NOT helpful. I KNOW my body is overreacting, I KNOW my body needs to calm down. I KNOW this will pass. But I'm trying to just survive the moment. My panic is in hyper-drive and unfortunately it takes a while to ground myself. I felt this scene was so well done to help others be more compassionate and understanding. Thank you Pixar for such an excellent emotion-packed sequel!

[webbox]

I love that you interviewed the cinematographers! Very cool insight into their process.

[jalyn]

I cried so hard at this scene! Absolutely incredible what the artists and filmmakers were about to accomplish with this film.

[uquzxgl]

The anxiety attack was so realistic that it actually triggered my friend and I. Not complaining though

[Jay-ixbc]

It was so well done. Anxiety is a valid emotion but we also have to keep her in check. Every emotion lies on the balance.

[isaacalgutria]

This sequel was amazing. I also love these behind the scenes insights. It’s things that audience would even consciously realize but they definitely feel

[Jonathanests]

The cinematography was absolutely outstanding in this. I think a bigger step up than the first visually.

[jarekmiller]

That anxiety attack scene was realistic and hit me close to home. 💔. Most powerful scene of the year so far!

[hwall]

i can't speak for everyone but I would be great to get more videos like this. They are fascinating to see these real world principles being brought into an animated space to create this emotional impact.

[sunflowii]

you guys had us adults crying/tearing up during that scene. well done!

[anasshahid]

The Riley anxiety attack scene was so well done, I got chills watching it. Loved how the first thing Riley saw after recovering from the attack was her two friends concerned for her well being, beautiful moment. ❤Pixar truly makes the best animated movies, Inside Out 2 was absolutely phenomenal 👏👏👏👏👏

[KatyaOrlova-jpgy]

I'm really curious to find out how editing works in animation 😮 Before I presumed you just animate exactly what's gonna go in the movie.

[chinitapr]

I sobbed watching this movie. I have GAD w Panic Disorder. That scene was triggering but my husband and son saw my struggle for the first time. Powerful movie.😮

[Roze_aye]

this scene elevated the whole movie for me. they way they portrayed everything was phenomenal