tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post6555074201378556529..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Animal Characters 2: HumanizationJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-50779592643186786442008-02-22T05:02:00.000-05:002008-02-22T05:02:00.000-05:00Glad to have helped expand your movie list !I admi...Glad to have helped expand your movie list !<BR/>I admit that I've been watching the second clip (the cougar and the meeting with foster papa bear) over and over again.<BR/>I think I will be buying the DVD and I hope it contains the-making-of, because I remember from TV that after almost every rock in those landscape scenes there is an animal trainer hiding !Erik Bongershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409523352634066030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-10656491849956245812008-02-21T23:18:00.000-05:002008-02-21T23:18:00.000-05:00If you have a look at some of the original designs...If you have a look at some of the original designs of Donkey, or for that matter; the entire Shrek film, there are some very cool ideas, and what I think are better, of what Donkey should have looked like. I'm liking this blog. *link*Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972157859758435000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-33431274925398904772008-02-21T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-21T17:06:00.000-05:00I was actually sceptical when I first heard about ...I was actually sceptical when I first heard about Ratatouille. I wasn't sure how they could successfully engender a sense of love for a rodent that has been the bane of humankind for millenia. <BR/><BR/>However, after seeing it, I have to say it is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The subtle plots and plays of human perception gave way to an amazing script, and actually made it lovable. (Especially considering the rat was non-disneyfied, as in not sitting in a hollow in the ground drinking tea and eating crumpets).<BR/><BR/>I think the same thing goes for Science Fiction. <BR/><BR/>If you notice, the two most popular Sci Fi franchises, Star Trek and Star Wars, both have many different creatures, but the most enduring are creatures like the Vulcans and Wookiee's, because in some way we can relate to them. <BR/><BR/>Actual probability of human-like aliens aside, I think part of their success is the humanization factor of the characters.Michael Damboldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141514622593774503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-8211067253678557202008-02-21T15:47:00.000-05:002008-02-21T15:47:00.000-05:00Erik, Thank you for mentioning "L'Ours" or "The Be...Erik, Thank you for mentioning "L'Ours" or "The Bear" by Annaud. I haven't seen it yet, but after looking at that clip, I've got in on my list.<BR/><BR/>Shawn, welcome, and I enjoyed your blog, too. Nice cafe and post-it sketches!James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-25680806519220480272008-02-21T15:27:00.000-05:002008-02-21T15:27:00.000-05:00Awesome Blog!! Wow, there is a ton of cool inspira...Awesome Blog!! Wow, there is a ton of cool inspirational posts you have put together. I'll be sure to check back often. :)Shawn Escotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070563436541794913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-65083733485713229182008-02-21T05:19:00.000-05:002008-02-21T05:19:00.000-05:00Do you remember the movie "L'Ours"?The two main ch...Do you remember the movie "L'Ours"?<BR/>The two main characters were a cub bear and an adult male one. The most important thing about the story was that it was about 'real' bears, not humanized at all. (ok, a tiny bit perhaps.)<BR/>It shows that a whole range of 'humanization' is possible and that it's not really necessary to stay in the upper 'humanized' zone.<BR/><BR/>But then again, I'm not sure what age kids would have to be to appreciate L'Ours. Not to mention the cruel scenes.<BR/><BR/>Check out these moving scenes. I really enjoyed seeing them again. <BR/>This movie is a pearl when it comes to story-telling with limited means. Look how much is suggested with camera movement and such.<BR/>It's all in French I'm afraid...<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwGuJnqqYJI<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjLCJKoot4U&NR=1Erik Bongershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409523352634066030noreply@blogger.com