Discussions

 Here is a Video discussion regarding The Gnomes of New Hope.

I expect that I will start discussing what is going on with the process via video.

This as a way of experimenting with uploading videos, 

so when we start making animations

we can post some of them here.

I ended up doing four of these videos as part of one conversation

so if you want to see the other ones you will need to do so from:

 Arthur Greisiger on YouTube

Here is #2 of four;

 (#1 was a test)

https://youtu.be/2OAsEm4Rlf8?si=ZTN_qmtmxb5Hs-dY

I also posted them on my Facebook Home page. I expect to expand on these video conversations, when it is appropriate to do so.

Eventually I will post more films there, on my YouTube channel.

"You're Not Getting The Point"

an expressionistic documentary film about the Point Pleasant Pumping Station

 (I need to add some audio to the intro first)

I have a few music videos, 

other documentaries and short films 

to add as well, whenever I get around to making them presentable.

Beginning to Design

 

   The Illustrated Storybooks represent the foundational design of the piece. Since I am in the process of building the Studio, I believe that designing the show to fit on the 20' x 18' green screen stage that I am installing is the best approach. This was always the plan, but I wavered a bit, wishing to be working with an actual theatre. That being said, I am looking to buy a theatre and transfer my studio into a building that has a stage which can handle a real audience when the time is right. I'm not sure how that would happen, but it's good dream.

   Although I'd like to see the show presented for a live audience, we will have to settle for producing it for the cameras as part of the development process. That means it may be a blending of puppetry, animation and live performance, designed primarily as a proposal tool, but maybe also part of the e-Storybook.  I'm almost set up for HDV, having the cameras and editing suite, but needing to isolate and set up a separate processor for FCP and another one for a rack mount booth setup. I also need to rig the stage and install the electrics, battens and tormentors & teasers. I have sufficient conventional quartz instruments, but I expect that I will have to upgrade to LED.

   I am examining the situation with frequency interference from the lighting, so that needs to be resolved. 

   For the most part, I expect to stay focused on The Gnomes of New Hope and continue with other projects as secondary goals. Once the published Storybooks get into gear, I will be taking a break and work on other "shop" projects, until returning to the Gnomes becomes clear due to demand.

AG

Set Design

 Check out this link as a possibility for 

Set Design

An early model of "The Squirrel's Nest"

This design is implemented by Peter Yordanov ... 

you can find him on Facebook & LinkedIn.

I'm liking these designs for the stage musical, maybe even the film.

The only thing about it is the scene changes.

Using a 3D stage props poses difficulties, 

if there are numerous set changes, on a stage.

Unless of course, you have The Met available to you!

It could work if properly planned.

We'll probably end up with drops & flats.

AG