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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 01:05:24 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Best Instructional Sculpture videos?


>> The video, "SCULPTING THE HUMAN HEAD" by Mark Alfrey was mentioned here.

Thanks Joe, for this insight relating to puppet-use.
Much appreciated, and makes me think twice about it.

I found an online preview of the video, and I think it still would be worth 
getting, I think, as long as one gets other sources of training. I won't get 
it now, as I am on a limited budget for these purchases.
A more complete approach is needed.

I agree with you that small scale is necessary. Even though big puppets are 
often built, my main commisions are small. And even if I was specialising on 
big scale, small scale work has a tendency to need a special attention to 
planes and structure, instead of relying on microscopic skin detail to 
convey "realism".

For small scale work instructions, I still have a BIG temptation to get the 
Creagers video, even though I wish they had more info about the content, 
including screen caps. They have it only on VHS too, which is a major 
barrier for me. The need to find the place to do the conversion to DVD for 
me (and the extra cost for having it done, since my computer is not equipped 
with a video input).
Here is their site. I have full confidence in their sculpting skills, I love 
their work. I just wish there was a way to know about their teaching skills. 
Anyone got a course from them, or seen the "Sculpting The Head" video?
http://members.aol.com/creagers/



Mathieu René Créaturiste
Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera...
Puppets, Masks, Etcetera...
www.creaturiste.com
creaturiste-AT-magma.ca
(514) 274-8027
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe" <joe-AT-dunfee.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Best Instructional Sculpture videos?


>
> I had a chance to view this video a few months ago, but was a bit
> disappointed. Note that I think his sculpting skills are wonderful,
> but it is the instruction that is lacking.  The first few minutes are
> essentially a commercial for WED clay. There are no discussions about
> geometry or other aspects of the human head.  It is simply watching
> him sculpt with a bit of talk.  He spends a good amount of the time
> on skin texturing... and he does that well.
>
> Another reason that this may not benefit many puppeteers is that he
> is working on full-sized human heads, and focusing on the fine details.
>
> I suspect the kinds of videos most beneficial to puppeteers will be
> the ones dedicated to the polymer clays, since they tend to work on
> smaller scales and do characters.
>
>
> Joe Dunfee  joe-AT-dunfee.com
> Gordonville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
>
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