Sunday, November 27, 2005
Alice in Wonderland
I don’t get called a “technical genius” everyday. At best guess, probably a damn sight short of even bi-weekly. So imagine this scene: I’m sitting here, head like a bastard Thom-cat (That means hung over for those of you keeping score at home), and feeling not so smart, but then I get the RR Star Article that reviews New American Theater’s Production of Alice in Wonderland.
Ok, technicalities. It says, “The technical genius provided by Engine Studio adds a dimension that complements and enhances the live-action amazingly well.” It does not say “Tim’s a technical genius,” but it doesn’t say I sniff glue either, so don’t sue me for paraphrasing.
It was a fun, and challenging project. I spent the night at Engine one evening, and I grabbed “render naps” as we brought the project in on the homeward stretch. I am really grateful that Tony Vezner, the director gave us the opportunity to do the video stuff.
I can’t wait to see the show. I’ve seen parts—just during the rehearsal—but soon, I’ll see the rest. From what I’ve seen so far, the actors really seem to love the material and it shows.
Go see the show, and tell ‘em Tim says HI. But not during the performance. That pisses the actors off.
By the way, Victor R. Yehling, the guy who wrote the review…that name sounds familiar. Oh yeah! His son was in the Two!
One more funny (possibly spoilery) tidbit: of the special effects we did, making her turn into a giant was not one of them. They just feed the lead actress lots of genetically altered vegetables, and hormone-laden beef. Them actor types should get a better union and junk.
Ok, technicalities. It says, “The technical genius provided by Engine Studio adds a dimension that complements and enhances the live-action amazingly well.” It does not say “Tim’s a technical genius,” but it doesn’t say I sniff glue either, so don’t sue me for paraphrasing.
It was a fun, and challenging project. I spent the night at Engine one evening, and I grabbed “render naps” as we brought the project in on the homeward stretch. I am really grateful that Tony Vezner, the director gave us the opportunity to do the video stuff.
I can’t wait to see the show. I’ve seen parts—just during the rehearsal—but soon, I’ll see the rest. From what I’ve seen so far, the actors really seem to love the material and it shows.
Go see the show, and tell ‘em Tim says HI. But not during the performance. That pisses the actors off.
By the way, Victor R. Yehling, the guy who wrote the review…that name sounds familiar. Oh yeah! His son was in the Two!
One more funny (possibly spoilery) tidbit: of the special effects we did, making her turn into a giant was not one of them. They just feed the lead actress lots of genetically altered vegetables, and hormone-laden beef. Them actor types should get a better union and junk.
// posted by Tim @ 8:37 PM 
