Hobbits: size questions? - Page 2

Nienna Grey · 06-08-2002, 01:46 AM

I must say I had been thinking about the size thing too, without the luxury of CG it must be difficult.

Having the hobbit actors walk on their knees isn't an option, I suppose?

Agburanar · 06-10-2002, 08:35 AM

I brought this up somewhere else I think.

Does anyone remember the theatre company that went around on their knees with feet strapped to their knee caps and 'bags' behind them that the rest of their legs were tucked into? They could make it look like they were doing all kinds of amazing stunts but they were comic. I don't think Hama would want this musical to be a completely humourous version of LoTR as that would rin some of the fantastically atmospheric bits.

hama1 · 06-10-2002, 11:28 PM

I think I answered the Hobbit size question on the first page of this thread although perhaps not to everyone's satisfaction. Yes the lack of CGI is a challenge but as one very wise threatre friend told me, "You don't need short actors, you need ones that can act short."

As for actors on their knees, I don't think anyone needs to hold their breath waiting to see that happen.

While one of the other challenges of this script is its lack of humor, I don't see myself overcoming that particular challenge that way.

06-08-2002, 01:46 AM	#1
Nienna Grey Enting Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 62	I must say I had been thinking about the size thing too, without the luxury of CG it must be difficult. Having the hobbit actors walk on their knees isn't an option, I suppose? __________________ "Mornie Utúlië Believe and you will find your way"

06-10-2002, 08:35 AM	#2
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	I brought this up somewhere else I think. Does anyone remember the theatre company that went around on their knees with feet strapped to their knee caps and 'bags' behind them that the rest of their legs were tucked into? They could make it look like they were doing all kinds of amazing stunts but they were comic. I don't think Hama would want this musical to be a completely humourous version of LoTR as that would rin some of the fantastically atmospheric bits. __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

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06-10-2002, 11:28 PM	#3
hama1 Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NY and MA Posts: 133	I think I answered the Hobbit size question on the first page of this thread although perhaps not to everyone's satisfaction. Yes the lack of CGI is a challenge but as one very wise threatre friend told me, "You don't need short actors, you need ones that can act short." As for actors on their knees, I don't think anyone needs to hold their breath waiting to see that happen. While one of the other challenges of this script is its lack of humor, I don't see myself overcoming that particular challenge that way.