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Re: animation vs. the real thing
>From: Don Smith I don't see why this should be a zero-sum game. Animation
>and live action
>films have different sets of challenges and strengths.
YAY!!
>As a light designer, let me assure you that "positioning lamps" is
>extremely
>artistic and very challenging.
No doubt. I never said it wasn't an artistic
endeavor. (Just making sure you noticed that.)
>So, I don't think this is an either-or situation. Also, with regards to
>"acting" versus "just showing external gestures and facial expressions", I
>would like to point out that the vast majority of the Muppets are (in
>structure) just two hemispheres with a joint at the back, and yet the
>puppeteers can somehow convey the whole range of human emotion. Does that
>make
>them more or less talented than "real" actors, who can convey the same
>thing,
>but have much more at their disposal to do so? I don't think we need to
>ask
>that question.
Plus, acting for animation is just like radio. Radio actors were THE "media
celebrities" back in the day. Orson Wells, anyone?
> >Sure, you can talk about Robin Williams in 'Aladdin'
>
>[Shudder.] Let's not. He ruined that movie for me.
You can be so cool, Don. Though I did think R.W.'s performance was better
than usual- thanks to the clever animation! How about Chris Tucker in the
Fifth Element? [Shudder]
Death to Smoochy,
Matt
HAPPY EASTER!
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