Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:57:38 +0000
From: "Mary Robinette Kowal" <mary-AT-otherhandproductions.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] STRINGS -- Movie


Ah, I should say that Bernd doesn't mind behind-the-scenes footage,
but just that it didn't represent the way the puppets actually worked.
 So, in his mind, the footage gave false information.

I also agree that a film should stand on its own.

On 4/28/06, Angusson-AT-aol.com <Angusson-AT-aol.com> wrote:
> This argument is rather selfish. But each to his own....
> I personally don't care how accurate the representation of actual shooting
> situations is. I can learn a lot from studying the set up, the controls, the
> puppets hanging there, etc. I like process and think I'm not alone in liking
> behind the scenes shots. Just seeing the detail and care these technicians
> exercised was a treat. Kinda rare in my experience. In a puppet film, I mean. Not
> entirely absent, but rare.
> The film is the film. It speaks for itself without benefit or influence of
> the behind the scenes shots.
>
> Fred.
>
>
> > If you have netflix, you can rent it that way. By the way, Bernd says
> > he is absolutely opposed to the behind-the-scenes bonus footage,
> > because it does not represent the way they actually worked.
> >
> > On 4/28/06, Angusson-AT-aol.com <Angusson-AT-aol.com> wrote:
> > > 'STRINGS' is also available at Puppetstuff...
> > > www.puppetstuff.com
> > > larry-AT-puppetstuff.com
> > >
> > > Fred T.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 4/27/06 7:59:37 PM, kreftingfamily-AT-msn.com writes:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > The DVD became available, first in Canada
> > > > > Amazon.ca, toward the end of the summer.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > You can also rent it from NetFlix.
> > > > Linda
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