The Process of Polishing a Shot
Tips & Tricks with Michal Makarewicz

In this video, Pixar Animation Studios animator Michal Makarewicz advises students on the polishing process. He talks about how to decide which parts of a shot should be polished and how to create a natural arc in your shots. While working on Ratatouille, Michal was able to work on a few longer shots that allowed him to progress the character over time. During the polishing process, he focused on building momentum throughout the shot to create an arc. Ramping up to the important part of the shots allowed him to further develop the characters' believability.