John Nolan Films

I was shown this on Friday night by Gerard in the 3rd year, once again thanks mate ;-) I loved the video of the mouse and how it kind of takes you by surprise. Anyway look at this website as its a great source of ideas and inspiration. The companies bread and butter is in animatronics, even if this isn't really your thing take a look as its a great example of what can be achieved. If nothing else its a very good source of inspiration just watching the animatronics show reel gave me shit loads of ideas. I just love the fact they did such a good job of keeping Bubo (clash of the titans) as close to the original as possible.

http://www.johnnolanfilms.com/films/nolans-cheddar/

 
Mr Ricketts

Some useful websites/forums

Hey guys

Thought you'd like a heads up on some interesting websites you might want to check out.

The first Modelers, Miniatures and Magic is a gallery of awesome science fiction builds from various artists, even featuring some from our very own university. Its also an excellent source for reference photographs if your looking to build any famous spacecraft. Its updated pretty regularly so theres usually something nice to see. Its run by a pretty eccentric businessmen who's addicted to sci fi and has a massive crush on X-wings... Model making students will find some really excellent stuff here.

The second is a dedicated prop forum. The Replica Prop Forum deals (rather obviously) with replica pieces from movies and is a place for you to share your builds and get advice on creation techniques from a really wide selection of artists. I frequent this board a fair bit and have learned loads of stuff from it. I really urge you to check it out especially if prop making is your thing. Character creation students will also find a lot of useful stuff on here too.

Love

Chewie

PS.
Oooooh also, as Rich said in the comment (which I only just read sorry man!) check out www.theeffectslab.com for some really pro work - mostly character creation relevant stuff but still its really col to check out! Thanks Rich

Auction Catalogue

Hey guys. Just got a heads up on an awesome source for movie props and costumes. Its an auction catalogue for loads of old hollywood memorabelia and is an excellent source of cool stuff and inspiration. Best of all its free to download and there are literally thousands of different items which im sure you'll find something of interest in. Small samplings include:







If you want to check all this out, and I really urge you to do so as you might just find some inspiration for a future porject or the current one! Either way its handy to have in your documents. Download it from here:

http://www.profilesinhistory.com/hol...uction-43.html

and click on the link 'auction catalogues' and sit back and trawl at your leisure.

Love

Chewie