This documentary is about the dying art of model making. Focusing on the personal stories of the model makers whose work shaped and enhanced the impact of feature films and gave it a breathtaking scale. Their practical hands on art is now slowly dying out, giving way to computer generated imagery.
The model makers share their experiences along with personal insights and behind the scenes views from films they worked on. Included are some of the best and well known model makers worldwide. The films on which they have worked include; STAR WARS, STAR TREK, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, GHOSTBUSTERS, JAMES BOND GOLDENEYE, ARMAGEDDON, MOON, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, 1941, STARSHIP TROOPERS, UNDERWORLD, WATERWORLD, GODZILLA, TITANIC!
Berton Pierce directed Sense of Scale, his first featu...
Recently we were honored to be able to speak with the Co-Founders of New Deal Studios… one of the most utilized and famed FX studios in existence today. Today’s shared chat recording happened on April 22, 2011 with New Deal Studio’s C.E.O. and Co-Founder Shannon Blake Gans! Recognized as one of the top C.E.O.’s in the Industry, together we speak of how New Deal Studios came to be, what their plans are for the future, and what possibilities exist for any artist wishing to get into the industry! Modeler Magic, and myself are very honored to be speaking with these leaders in the industry art form, and to be able to share those chats with the world!
Below is a button to hear my chat with New Deal Studio’s C.E.O. and Co-Founder…...
New Deal Studios…. a Studio that is literally changing the way we view entertainment! Founded by talents Shannon Gans, Ian Hunter and Matthew Gratzner in 1995, this studio has made some of the largest film hits of all time. From one of their latest films… INCEPTION, to Iron Man, to The Dark Knight, I am Legend… even HALO3 and the most recent famed Old Spice commercials….the list continues to be amazing! Truly a Studio taking the reins to lead us into a better way of viewing entertainment!
I was contacted by New Deal Studio Director of Development Brooke Keesling two weeks ago with the thoughts of being able to share on Modeler’s Miniature’s and Magic what the artists at New Deal Studios have done....
