Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:46:44 EST
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Puppet Peers



In a message dated 1/9/06 23:34:33, gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net writes:


> I will second that about Animatronics and special
> effects puppetry being overlooked by our puppet peers
> and others. I found it amazing that Spiderman II won
> an Academy Award for effects, largely due to
> traditional puppet techniques, but nary a word about
> it in the Puppet Journal....
> 
> My sour grapes for the night
> 
Rule No. 1:   Be it jealousy or envy, the more success a puppeteer has, the 
less likely puppeteer peers        will ackowledge it.   
Rule No. 2:   The most simple puppetry attempts get the most kudos.
Rule No. 3:   Puppeteers seek the lowest common denominator because it makes 
them look good by comparison.
Rule No. 4:   Puppeteers want instant success, but are not willing to put in 
the time and effort to learn skills required.   

Sorry, but these are the rules.   My Sour Grapes for the Night Too.   Jim 
Gamble
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