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 four-and-a-half-year, highly collaborative process involving hundreds of people, driven by the creators' deep passion for aviation.
Filmmakers meticulously balanced the animated fantasy world with a strong commitment to aviation realism, conducting extensive research and consulting numerous experts to ensure authentic flight physics and aircraft modifications.
This blend of imagination and authenticity extended to detailed character design (often composites of real planes), subtle aviation-themed environmental elements, and careful selection of voice actors and authentic engine sounds.

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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.