As Star Wars and BB-8 prove, movie puppeteering is very much alive and kicking.
With the help of Brian Herring, we’ve been taking a look…
Most who aspire towards a career in the film industry dream of the most sought-after jobs.
But theres one role within media thats a little more niche and unusual than these other giants.
Puppeteering has a rich history, with recordings of the art form being traced back to Ancient Greek times.
Hollywood also embraced puppets within the industry from an early age, as the classic horror filmThe Witchproves.
There are various different types of puppeteering, from standard handheld models, to animatronics and digital work.
They asked me if Id done puppetry before, and I said yes.
But I passed the audition and they took me on as an assistant puppeteer and trained me up.
Each new project allowed for a different jot down of challenge.
BB-8 is an example of a puppet that requires group work, as Brian explains.
Im a part of a very large team who work on him and its great fun.
Once theyve sorted the logistics I then join them, and we complete the job.
The robot has created a stir amongst audiences, mainly due to its unique round shape.
I was aStar Warsfan in 1977.
Whats interesting about theStar Warsfranchise is that thats going to outlast me.
It has a legacy.
He does believe however that experience is the key.
