A Tribute to Joe Ranft

[Atheneastro]

He drew the best storyboards, and he voiced the best characters of his projects: Heimlich, Jaques, Wheezy... Elmo St. Peters...

[Lovelypoisoncakes]

Absolutely wonderful! I love how you gave him the butterfly wings at the end!

[beatlesman3333]

Joe has always been a hero of mine. I never can stop myself from crying after watching this. This is the best way to show how great he was.

[KaySan666]

Such a sweet and touching tribute. Really made me cry. Thank you for sharing.

[sillyfairy1979]

I've just bawled my eyes out at the end of that - it really touched me and my son, who is 6. Oh my God... Such a terrible, terrible loss. RIP Joe.

[biggswede]

in a word? beautiful.

[Lovelypoisoncakes]

Its been 6 years since the accendent and Joe was an amazingly unique character storyteller! Really wish I could gotten the chance to meet you Joe, But I'm sure your in good hands!~

[patravasio]

It was six years ago that Joe Ranft died in a tragic car accident. Not only was Joe a globably significant creative talent whose characters made humans a better, kinder, gentler, funnier species of critter, but he was also an amazing neighbor who knew and loved everybody. Is there any better kind of man on earth?  To know Joe was to love Joe!

[smugbunny]

love this. such a loss of a bright light in the world. rip, joe!

[FourEyesAnimation]

Rest In Paradise...

[PixarbIog]

r.i.p. joseph henry "joe" ranft (13.03.1960 - 16.08.2005) :( what a great guy!

[schadara]

Awesome tribute to an awesome man!

[13Kabam]

Wait never mind i get it now!

[13Kabam]

Don't get it but atleast it's a contribute to him.

[choloow]

Very well done.

[OnversePlayer]

It's so beautiful :'(

[Pangeles84]

Beautifully done tribute, Mr. Musker.

[giddeo]

Lovely, well done

[pixargod]

That really was such a wonderful tribute to a great story artist and voice actor. I'll never forget his vocal performance as heimlich the caterpiller in A Bug's Life. Also he must have really loved his wife and two children very much. I also like how it showed the people he knew though out his life like: John Lasseter and Henry Selick. Henry Selick would pay tribute to Joe by using his likeness and that of joe's brother for coraline which they appeared as movers. :')

[BluDrgn426]

beautiful!!

[GR4C3W]

1:42 lol that face of Pete Doctor

[crazybubbleyum101]

oh God

I almost cried D''':

[dapshere]

Oh this was so sweet! I really respect that man and his talent. Like I always say 'Die an artist, and you live forever'. RIP Joe. :')

[satekmary506094]

I love Joe <3

4ever

[CaptainCapsize]

i actually go to class with his daughter

[syleriam]

I love that career some much but here in latinoamerica you can't study the things that you really like cause the situation really needs make money fast if you know what i mean, so claps for the people who really make his dreams come true. Thanks.

[wenlolz]

OMG! I Wanna cry! :'(

This is perfect!!!!

[cellomama]

Can't believe its been six years. This captures the Joe I knew... Watching it, made me feel like he was here again. Then it made me cry -- again. Still sooo sad he's gone. We're all better people for having him touch our lives. Thanks for letting us know you, Joe...

[JMu12345]

It is a song written by Bob Dylan performed by Madeleine Peyroux called "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome". It is on her album "Careless Love." If you like this song I recommend you check out the album.

[hobowithastick1]

great tribute can i ask what song it is



[West49Dude13]

RIP Joe Ranft

1960-2005

[JMu12345]

The meaning of that drawing only 'reads' for those who knew Joe.  He did not work on Rock a Doodle. He did find it unintentionally funny, though.

[DRdoom12345]

@JMu12345 he was my dad, he hated that movie. It was one of those things you find to be so bad it is good, I watched it with him once, it was a beautiful disaster. The entire Pixar crew watched it after his passing, as a sort of tribute.

[1234righton]

Wonderful man but.. Rock-a-doodle not much to brag about there lol.

[CartoonFan56]

Beautiful. Why are the good ones taken from us so soon.

[Jerrybrice]

Very nice tribute...exceptional work!

[IRH1000]

Beautiful

[Cinedragon]

Awww, it is beautiful and it makes me sad when I think of his family ;_;

I wish them all the luck in the world!

[Pader6789]

Is this featured in the Special Edition of Toy Story 2 (2010) DVD? because I bought 2 Toy Story DVD the First Toy Story S.E. (2010) and Toy Story 2 S.E. (2005)? It's a buy one take one promotion, good thing is the Toy Story 2 S.E. (2005) is still Available in the Shelves.

And I salute to Joe Ranft as well, I hope he is now in God's Hands.

[DrawingJamie]

Best tribute video to an amazing man

[Schmockerich]

That's so touching  and I didn't even knew him

[SketchbookStudios1]

I feel like I know him as I watch this. Well done, and beautifully composed. :' ) *claps*

[mnmears]

all of the drawings used in John Musker's tender and touching tribute are featured in John Canemaker's new MUST-HAVE book for any fan of Joe Ranft and/or Joe Grant.

Wonderful stories and the ice cream parlor stunt hillariously involved more than just spewing strawberry sundae topping. Joe, then a teenager, flopped on the ground and "went into convulsions" as dozens of patrons fled in horror.

Sorry, I think that's funnier than the Jet Blue guy and his take two beers and jump.

[steelersfan1009]

This is a lovely tribute. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years. RIP Joe RIP. We love you.

[vicdisney]

It will be five years this Monday... we lost this giant of a man... and I still miss him. I play this tribute often and admire how much of a professional and human being he will be in the hearts of story tellers and creators all over the world. The medium used here is the catharsis of how we are able to shape the world near and close to us as we see it. Please remember that every day we create the storyboards of our lives and we do this by loving design.

[planctonboy]

what a lovely way to remember Joe Ranft.

thank you very much.

[Deathsquad49]

guys guys! woody's driving RC! RIP Joe - Voice of Lenny

[hact09]

The ending to this is perfect with the reference to Heimlich finally becoming a " a beautiful butterfly" haha. I loved this mans work and although I never knew him I felt like I lost a loved one. I love all the directors at Pixar... and everyone working there for that matter, simply for making movies that shaped my childhood, and made me want to be a director. My dream is to work for Pixar, and hopefully make films that inspire and encourage more and more children just like they did me.

[MEponyfan]

I really love this film. Touching and pretty. I love this song so much.

A very, very nice tribute to Joe Ranft.

He was a good man in the animation industry ever.

God bless you, Joe Ranft!

[WillChestnutt]

I have been visiting this film on a weekly basis for the past few months. Such a beautiful emotional tribute to an amazing man. There a few better ways to show such an appreciation. Perfect. Thank you. If only we could all be honoured with such an animation of our life in such a beautiful light

[rosseskimo]

Thank you John. I am sure that Joe would have loved this tribute video.

Thank you Joe. Your life and your work will lift spirits and create joy forever.

I miss you my friend,

Love Ross

[OneManCartoon]

very cool! congrats a great job! and rip JOE!

[KillerKaprice]

Very cool video. Like the "story board" theme. Fitting as Joe himself was a storyboard actor as well as voice actor and animator and great guy and funny.....you get the idea. Long Live Pixar!!! the Legendary animation studio Joe helped to create. Again Awesome tribute 5 stars.

[lilshane25]

My daddy knew him in high school and he said that he was a great man.

I love how you did this. It made me cry a little bit.

<3

[Movie06]

Amazing tribute, dude.

You know, there's a homage to Joe Ranft at the beginning of Coraline.

[jennyleez]

Beautiful )))

[GrisDismation]

Love the rough animated style!

[gmcubed]

Not much to add that hasn't been said already, but I just want to say every time I start watching this video thinking I'll just skim parts of it, I end up watching it all the way through. Great tribute.

[tayjul]

way to go dad! this is a very beautiful piece.

[Danachii]

Such a beautiful tribute to a kindhearted and talented man. Watching this entire video brought me very close to tears. )': We're already missing you a lot Joe. R.I.P

[hugeclarke]

The most any of us can hope for is to leave an impression behind like the one Joe left on you.

Beautiful tribute :)

[Isaia]

oh god tears everywhere.

[monkeytoad278]

amazing and so very sad :(

[Ellthony]

John, thanks for making such a wonderful tribute. It brings tear to my eyes.....

Happy Birthday Joe.

~Anthony

[danieleronzani1]

does anyone know the name of the song?

[jw76]

You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go. Written by Bob Dylan, performed here by Madeleine Peyroux.

[rockomundo]

Joe ranft, you'll be missed.

[thediscopimpernell]

Thanks John, this is a truly touching tribute. He touched so many lives but none more than his family and friends.

[JojoMonReturns91]

Happy Birthday Joe. We do miss you very much. And also, I haven't forgotten Wheezy. So Thanks man.

[katsat]

Brought a tear to my eye. You're so fortunate to have been his friend.

[xolovemexhatemexo]

That's beautiful. So touching.

[mnmears]

This is the tribute John Musker put together for Joe Ranft. It was played at the celebration of Joe's life, held at Pixar about a month after Joe's all-too-sudden and tragic death at age 45.

[llustre]

an incredible tribute, very moving and touching.

thanks!!

[PatvD]

very nice and so bittersweet - Love it!

[redhotsathya]

We too love you JOE

[clgood]

Made me cry like a baby at Joe's celebration. It still does. Thanks for doing this, John, and for posting it.

[chicocool654]

awesomenes epic

[PencilFingers]

A wonderful tribute... thank you for sharing it with us.

[Caveatproductions]

I love this film. Happy Birthday Joe, I miss you.

[booskaboo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!

My wife felt honored to attend his memorial a few years back up at Pixar. She had never actually met Joe, but after hearing from everyone that day, and see the warmth of the pieces, such as this one, she understands why he meant so much to so many.

Thanks for creating this, and thanks for posting up here for all of us to enjoy.

[nickname510]

Thank you so much for that, truly a touching tribute.

[lorimazzola]

Gorgeous! :)

[nandavandijk85]

very beautiful, real great job!!

[VeryTasteful]

Really sweet and wonderful.

[J3dhead]

sad

[mukpuddy]

Great Job!!

[tdanim8]

Nicely done, John. That chokes me up.

[InklingStudio]

Wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.

So appropriate to do the whole film in story sketch. Perfect.

[markusgp]

Beautiful!

[thplatypus]

Beautifully done, John! Thanks for sharing this. -Ross