Disney's Planes: The Science Behind the Film

Disney’s Planes: The Science Behind the Film

Pia Bergqvist

Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 12:17 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The creation of Disney's "Planes" was a collaborative effort involving hundreds of people over four and a half years, driven by a shared passion for aviation.
A significant emphasis was placed on achieving aviation realism, requiring extensive research and consultation with numerous experts to accurately depict flight physics, aircraft modifications, and real-world locations.
The film balances this commitment to realism with imaginative animated details, incorporating subtle aviation motifs into the world and designing characters that blend real aircraft features with exaggerated proportions.
Character development involved meticulously crafting visual details, combining real-life inspirations with unique personalities, and meticulously selecting authentic engine sounds and voice actors.

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It takes a village to make an animated film. Around 500 people contributed to the creation of Planes, Disney’s latest animated movie, slated for release on Aug. 9. I had the chance to meet with a few of the key creators to learn more about what goes into making an animated movie that, through all the fantasy, focuses on incorporating aviation realism to make an imaginary world come alive.