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The SPOILERIFIC Ask Robert Wolfe Thread-The Series, in General
Ruadh:
--- Quote from: Highlander_II on February 02, 2007, 02:17:00 AM ---I'd like to know if the 'steady cam' gets more 'steady' in later episodes, b/c it was rather wobbly in these first two. I understand a little bit of sway, unless more is intentional (ala Joss Whedon in "The Body" from BtVS), but this was like the cameraman was standing on the deck of a ship on less-than-calm water. It was almost distracting.
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I'm going to have to go back and watch the tape, 'cause I didn't notice it at all - I guess I was too involved in the story!
Hazelip:
--- Quote from: Mickey Finn on February 02, 2007, 06:12:35 PM ---That's not a steadycam, that's just handheld. ;)
Which is often used for effect...but it's also cheaper, because steadycams cost more...not just the equipment, but the operators, plus there are rules about how long they can be used in a shoot (the gyroscopes and weight have fun with your back), so that affects shooting schedule.
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Are these FigRig things a steadycam?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85003946@N00/sets/72157594271718672/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shygantic/tags/figrig/
Note from Mickey: Nope, but it's damn cool. Steadycams use gyroscopes to steady everything...if you catch a behind-the-scenes of the Shinning (the first film to really use them, and they lend a creepy factor to everything), you'll see them. They were also used as props in Aliens as the smart guns. remove the camerea, add the gun....
TedR:
--- Quote from: Robert Wolfe on February 01, 2007, 07:35:10 PM ---
--- Quote from: dawnsister on February 01, 2007, 12:25:25 AM ---Anyone ever consider asking fellow Canadian Jewel Staite to make a guest appearance??
Note from Mickey: In a re-occuring role, maybe? Pretty pwease with pizza on top?
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She's on my list of folks I'd like to use eventually if we find a good role for her. But she's in Vancouver, not Toronto, and she works a lot so the stars would have to align just right.
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You're welcome to use any of the actors from Firefly, I won't complain! That was a great cast. Adam Baldwin is about the right size for Michael...
alben5k:
Doesn't Adam Baldwin have his own TV show right now?
Robert: What's with the middle name in the credits? Are you so all important that you need to tell everyone your full name? Kind of like how people emphasise the "ESQUIRE" in their name to make them sound all important.
I'm kidding, I imagine it has something to do with someone else having the same name, but aren't you affraid a wizard will use your full name against you? Or do you have 2 middle names?
Robert Wolfe:
--- Quote from: alben5k on February 03, 2007, 11:10:33 PM ---Doesn't Adam Baldwin have his own TV show right now?
Robert: What's with the middle name in the credits? Are you so all important that you need to tell everyone your full name? Kind of like how people emphasise the "ESQUIRE" in their name to make them sound all important.
I'm kidding, I imagine it has something to do with someone else having the same name, but aren't you affraid a wizard will use your full name against you? Or do you have 2 middle names?
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There was a Robert Wolfe who worked on DYNASTY, actually. I think he was even credited as Robert H. Wolfe, freakishly enough. And there's also the NY Times Crossword puzzle guy. I could drop the middle name on my credits since I'm probably the most prominent Robert Wolfe working in the biz right now, but I'm just used to using my middle name as well now. If I ever get one of my features made, I'll probably drop the middle name just to add confusion.
And I was raised Catholic, so I have a confirmation name, too. Which makes me wizard proof. =P
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