#26
Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:58am
would love to sneak a peek obsessed!
thanks!
thanks!
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~
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#27
Posted: 7/1/07 at 1:01am
http://earlham.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2008234&l=afe15&id=64900699
tell me if this doesn't work
tell me if this doesn't work
Updated On: 7/1/07 at 01:01 AM
#28
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:39am
I was at the matinee Saturday. I did take pictures but they're pretty much the same as what's already been shown. I don't know yet how to post multiple pictures here but will figure it out if people want to see.
In addition to the cameras shown in emcee's pics, there were two cameras on stage. They were downstage on each side, close to the wings. They were on wheels but there was very minimal movement except for the occasional scooch a foot to the left or right if someone was in the way of what they were focusing on.
There were also two cameras in the orchestra. They were on either side, in the outside aisles about one third of the way back. These were stationary in that they swiveled (with operators) but stayed in place.
One other camera note. During the end of Being Alive, when Raul is holding his last note, the mezzanine boom camera does this long rise to the ceiling, pulling away like the final scene of Garland's A Star is Born. I bet that will look phenomenal!
The cameras were unobtrusive and I basically forgot they were there. The only thing I noticed was that the mezzanine boom camera would occasionaly get in the way of the main follow spot.
During Being Alive I noticed (out of the corner of my eye) the camera lowering. Then Bobby's face was suddendly in shadow. I looked up to see that the camera had dipped too low and was blocking the follow spot beam. The operator realized it and immediately moved back up. I guess this is why they film two performances.
The performances were brilliant! Everyone was at the top of their game. Raul was perfect. He had none of the problems people complained about in his Tonys performance. No uncontrolled, or overused vibratto. His voice was pure and clear. This should be one top rate DVD.
In addition to the cameras shown in emcee's pics, there were two cameras on stage. They were downstage on each side, close to the wings. They were on wheels but there was very minimal movement except for the occasional scooch a foot to the left or right if someone was in the way of what they were focusing on.
There were also two cameras in the orchestra. They were on either side, in the outside aisles about one third of the way back. These were stationary in that they swiveled (with operators) but stayed in place.
One other camera note. During the end of Being Alive, when Raul is holding his last note, the mezzanine boom camera does this long rise to the ceiling, pulling away like the final scene of Garland's A Star is Born. I bet that will look phenomenal!
The cameras were unobtrusive and I basically forgot they were there. The only thing I noticed was that the mezzanine boom camera would occasionaly get in the way of the main follow spot.
During Being Alive I noticed (out of the corner of my eye) the camera lowering. Then Bobby's face was suddendly in shadow. I looked up to see that the camera had dipped too low and was blocking the follow spot beam. The operator realized it and immediately moved back up. I guess this is why they film two performances.
The performances were brilliant! Everyone was at the top of their game. Raul was perfect. He had none of the problems people complained about in his Tonys performance. No uncontrolled, or overused vibratto. His voice was pure and clear. This should be one top rate DVD.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
Updated On: 7/1/07 at 09:39 AM
#29
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:59am
like the final scene of Garland's A Star is Born
Be still, my heart! I am so glad they captured an exceptionally superb performance, I can't wait to see the DVD.
Be still, my heart! I am so glad they captured an exceptionally superb performance, I can't wait to see the DVD.
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#30
Posted: 7/1/07 at 10:51am
I wish I'd gotten to see COMPANY.
But, thank god for PBS and my cast recording! :)
But, thank god for PBS and my cast recording! :)
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#31
Posted: 7/1/07 at 10:52am
When I was there on Friday, they hadn't put the on-stage cameras in yet, but I heard there was also going to be one on the back of the stage. Did you see it? I'm curious as to how that worked.
I'm excited to see the tape; nothing can ever replace being there, but I trust that it will do the best justice possible.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I'm excited to see the tape; nothing can ever replace being there, but I trust that it will do the best justice possible.
#32
Posted: 7/1/07 at 11:01am
"I heard there was also going to be one on the back of the stage. Did you see it?"
I don't think there was one. Lonny Price (who directed the filming) made a pre-show announcement. He talked about the onstage cameras to reassure people that they wouldn't be a distraction. He talked specifically about the two downstage but made no mention of any other. And at any rate, if there was one, I didn't see it.
Lonny's speech, by the way, was brief and just to mention the filming. But it is of note, in case there were any that were unsure, that he did specifically say that, in addition to the PBS broadcast, there would be a DVD that would be available for purchase.
I don't think there was one. Lonny Price (who directed the filming) made a pre-show announcement. He talked about the onstage cameras to reassure people that they wouldn't be a distraction. He talked specifically about the two downstage but made no mention of any other. And at any rate, if there was one, I didn't see it.
Lonny's speech, by the way, was brief and just to mention the filming. But it is of note, in case there were any that were unsure, that he did specifically say that, in addition to the PBS broadcast, there would be a DVD that would be available for purchase.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
#33
Posted: 7/2/07 at 9:50am
I think I figured out how to post pictures. Here's a test. These are the ones I had that are a little different than what's already been posted.
Earlier in the day. The truck on the left was a trailer rather than an equipment truck. Heavily made up women in kaftans kept coming in and out of it.
The line. This line went all the way back to 7th Ave and around the corner. I don't think they opened the doors until quarter of 2
This looked like Mr. Peabody's Wayback machine.
Earlier in the day. The truck on the left was a trailer rather than an equipment truck. Heavily made up women in kaftans kept coming in and out of it.
The line. This line went all the way back to 7th Ave and around the corner. I don't think they opened the doors until quarter of 2
This looked like Mr. Peabody's Wayback machine.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
#34
Posted: 7/2/07 at 10:14am
One other camera note. During the end of Being Alive, when Raul is holding his last note, the mezzanine boom camera does this long rise to the ceiling, pulling away like the final scene of Garland's A Star is Born. I bet that will look phenomenal!
I posted in the other thread about this, but I was in the production trailer, and this shot is absolutely GORGEOUS. I missed my timecode because I was watching. People started clapping in the trailer.
I posted in the other thread about this, but I was in the production trailer, and this shot is absolutely GORGEOUS. I missed my timecode because I was watching. People started clapping in the trailer.
Updated On: 7/2/07 at 10:14 AM
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