Topic: IDES (Read 49338 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #150 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:19:13 PM »

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Ben · « **Reply #151 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:19:44 PM »

Well, Ron, you did it almost single handedly.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #152 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:20:36 PM »

Here's an excerpt from Time Out London re Casino Royale

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And what about the free-running sequence that everyone seems to be talking about?

I have worked with free runners before, so my team went out to the Bahamas a month before we got there and blocked out a route where we could go. When we got there we zoned in on the big jumps, and that sort of thing has never been done before. Most of the time you'll see a single jump and then a cut, but we've done a 140 foot jump followed by a 120 foot and then a 100 foot, all in one shot.

Using wires I take it?

Yup, we use wires and a stunt double. It's a really dangerous stunt – because we were 140 feet up, and being next to the coast it was quite windy. So the cranes were moving the whole time. Even though we rehearsed it, it was constantly swaying so the distances were constantly changing. So if the stunt guy overshot it, he overshot it, but if he undershot, he could quite easily smash his face on the cable works. It was a very technical stunt, and there was lots of rigging and a helicopter shot, so everything had to be spot on. But yes, we did use wires, and CGI will be used to get rid of them, though it won't be taking over in this film. It's back to basics – stunt people doing real stunts.

I don't consider using CGI to remove the wires to be excessive. Plus, in issue 108 of Cinefex (not available online, sorry), there's a story on the stuntwork and special effects used in the film - use of greenscreen, models, sure, but not a lot of CGI.

As for free running, it's been featured in films before, and Sebastien Foucan, who plays the guy Bond is chasing, is one of the sport's leading proponents. Combine his very real athleticism with wire work, and that's how the sequence was made.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #153 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:21:29 PM »

Quote from: Ben on March 16, 2007, 12:19:44 PM

Well, Ron, you did it almost single handedly.

You helped, Ben....you helped!

Ben · « **Reply #154 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:21:57 PM »

While I don't mind Daylight Saving, the 3 week difference this year does muck up my BBC listening schedule. I keep forgetting that we are now just 4 hours behind England. I tuned in to listen to Desmond Carrington and his program about Tommy Steele but it's still Drive Time and Chris Evans is gabbing right now. Desmond and Tommy won't be on until 3pm EST

Edisaurus · « **Reply #155 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:27:44 PM »

Quote from: Ben on March 16, 2007, 12:21:57 PM

While I don't mind Daylight Saving, the 3 week difference this year does muck up my BBC listening schedule. I keep forgetting that we are now just 4 hours behind England. I tuned in to listen to Desmond Carrington and his program about Tommy Steele but it's still Drive Time and Chris Evans is gabbing right now. Desmond and Tommy won't be on until 3pm EST

The link, man the link!!!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #156 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:28:04 PM »

You know I loves me some Tommy Steele...

Jane · « **Reply #157 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:37:33 PM »

DtM, LOL-While it is always nice to see Ben and Ants smiling faces, the food pics made me gag.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #158 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:38:01 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on March 16, 2007, 12:05:49 PM

[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide][size=8]TGIF![/size][/shadow]

Yes, the start of the weekend, my busiest workdays of the week!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #159 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:41:26 PM »

Speaking of working, it's time for me to get ready.

Maybe I can con der Brucer into driving me to work today.

I'll have to convince him he won't melt in the rain walking from the front door to the car.

And he does need cough drops, since the dogs got to his supply.

Isn't it nice they know how to take care of their sore throats?

Ben · « **Reply #160 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:51:06 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 16, 2007, 12:27:44 PM

The link, man the link!!!

Woops! Glad I saw this before 3pm EST. The link:

Desmond and Tommy

The show is live at 3pm. If you don't get it live it will be on Listen Again under Desmond Carrington After Seven.

Jeanne · « **Reply #161 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:55:29 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 16, 2007, 12:37:33 PM

DtM, LOL-While it is always nice to see Ben and Ants smiling faces, the food pics made me gag.

Me, too, Jane. I thought I was the only one. It'd take me a week to eat that much food.

Jane · « **Reply #162 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:56:55 PM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on March 16, 2007, 09:51:11 AM

Poor Sherlock..hope his doc gets him fixed up good as new...

Jose, DtM, JRand, & Singdaw, thank you for the good vibes.

MBarnum, yes, poor Sherlock. Having his puppy hood interrupted. He should be out playing & having fun.

Miss Karen, once we finally get in to see the doc. Right now the first appointment for the consult, who knows about the surgery, is April 5th. That means a full 6 weeks in total since his problem began & he has not been permitted to run or play. Then we are possibly looking at another 8 weeks before he is completely healed.

Jeanne · « **Reply #163 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:57:18 PM »

FEEL BETTER VIBES -- IDES VIBES -- TO DR RON!!!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #164 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:57:38 PM »

Thanks so much, Ben! I will be able to listen to it until I have to start dubbing or anything that involves the sound board.

Sweet!

Jeanne · « **Reply #165 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:57:57 PM »

FEEL BETTER IDES VIBES TO DD SHERLOCK, TOO!

Jane · « **Reply #166 on:** March 16, 2007, 12:58:20 PM »

Jeanne

Jane · « **Reply #167 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:04:46 PM »

Thanks Jeanne.

I'm hoping the doctor has a cancellation and we can get an appointment for a week earlier, still too far off but he has a bacterial infection & needs to complete his round of antibiotics first.

Jeanne · « **Reply #168 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:08:16 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 16, 2007, 01:04:46 PM

I'm hoping the doctor has a cancellation and we can get an appointment for a week earlier, still too far off but he has a bacterial infection & needs to complete his round of antibiotics first.

It's always so difficult when a pet is ill. I have not pets at the moment, but I've been through it many times. My sympathies.

Jane · « **Reply #169 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:19:19 PM »

Thank you. After loosing 5 pets in a several years I had said "no more pets!". And I meant it.

Keith needed another dog, far more than I did. No regrets. Sherlock is just about everything we wanted, big, beautiful, sweet, calm & he is a really nice dog. We also wanted not to deal with big dog growth issues. Of course there are never any guarantees there, no matter how thoroughly you check the family tree. We knew the risks, just couldn't resist the breed.

MBarnum · « **Reply #170 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:19:34 PM »

DR Jane,

Dog Bosco, Freddy and I send our vibes to Sherlock!

...also, my neighbors Rod and Suzanne were very intrigued by your dog...they just got a puppy golden retriever named Amber who is a little darling dog!

Jane · « **Reply #171 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:25:31 PM »

I had picked out the name Amber for a cat until I found out I was getting a boy, not a girl cat (different cat). I really like the name for an Amber colored pet.

I was hoping Sherlock & Bosco could meet on our next trip to Portland-guess that will have to wait now.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #172 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:31:33 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 16, 2007, 11:33:00 AM

Chinchy bassads!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:31:42 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Well... I lazed in a bed a few more minutes than I should have this morning, so by the time I did get out of bed, I was rushing a bit to make it downtown. -And then I couldn't find my MetroCard hold (which I did find)... Then I couldn't find my wallet (which is still M.I.A. $:-\$ )... Then because of the snow and sleet, I had to bundle up, put on the boots, etc., etc., etc.

-Of course, I ended up catching a train as soon as I was down on the platform, so I had 20 minutes to spare by the time I got to the studios. Better early, than not paid.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #174 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 16, 2007, 09:13:15 AM

Good morning!

So a cool, rather dreary day for us here.

We'd call that a nice spring day out here!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #175 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:33:37 PM »

TOD: Jeepers Creepers at the office
The car cd player is not in the mood to work today, but Brain is in it.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #176 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:34:58 PM »

So, this morning, I was listening the tapping of a many, many pairs of tapping feet - and tap shoes. -And they were all quite good. Alas, since there were about 40 people in the room during each "round", it was a bit loud (which is sort of an understatement). Thankfully, the director and casting director took nice breaks between groups so that we all had time to recover aurally.

-Oh, and this was an audition for 42nd Street. And there really were some amazing tappers that came in this morning.

Ben · « **Reply #177 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:36:00 PM »

Seems like people all over town love our Larry (and Bruce too). I just came across a CD by:

Darrin Baker

In the booklet he says if you see Larry Moore on the street, you should run up and give him a big kiss because he was one of the people who made the CD come to life. He also lists a Mr. Bruce Kimmel as one of his inspirations.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #178 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:36:22 PM »

And after heading down one flight of stairs, I'm back in All About Us Land for the rest of the afternoon. And since the choreographer is going over "prop vocabulary", I have a sort of break. And so I read and post...

Jane · « **Reply #179 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:39:13 PM »

Quote from: Ben on March 16, 2007, 01:36:00 PM

Seems like people all over town love our Larry (and Bruce too). I just came across a CD by:

Darrin Baker

In the booklet he says if you see Larry Moore on the street, you should run up and give him a big kiss because he was one of the people who made the CD come to life. He also lists a Mr. Bruce Kimmel as one of his inspirations.

That is so sweet

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