Ah, in that case, it could be for Doom's time on the board, but I've got to wonder about something. Why use a different rig for Julian than the one for Doug? Wouldn't it make sense to use the same set up but only make it adjustable?
For motion capture they don't really need to film anything; the capture suit is laden with sensors that send motion info straight into the computer for the CGI animators to use with their models. In this case though the kit does seem intended for the camera as he is wearing a green suit of the type used for filming (also has a few little red dots for animation indicators, as does the still pic I saw of Doom in armor, btw).
Whatever the case, if this wasn't for this film I am curious as to what it was intended for. Hell, maybe it was for Doom..we know he gets to ride the board for a time...
!) he was cyber-scanned so his physical build and look as the Surfer could be used in those. WETA even managed to copy Doug's movements, bless their genius hearts, for those shots, the same as was done for the CG 'Abe Sapien' in HELLBOY. No mo-cap there, either.
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No, no, no, Alba's wig and the Thing's eyebrow, now that's important.Sorry Doug fans, I heard the voice and it wasn't that deep and I thought it worked fine for the Surfer. And probably 99.9 percent of the film going audience couldn't care less so it's time to move on to other things. Like Doom's new armor. Now that's important...
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His first line was still too deep, but the second one was a bit better. I still find it hard that a voice that deep could come out of that chest. They either need to give SS a bigger chest or a slightly higher voice.
I'm not saying he should have a feminine voice, I'm just saying that Fishburne needs to lighten up a bit with the voice. Right now it sounds like someone else is making the voice, not Silver Surfer. Just raise the pitch a couple of notes and it should be good.I saw the clip and I for one thought Laurence's take sounded fine.
We have to remember people, that the Silver Surfer is very much a demigod--a supremely powerful, celestial being. Therefore, his voice should reflect sheer power when necessary, as well as the humble mix of humanity when he's touched emotionally. A weaker, wispy voice to me would be mismatched for a being that wields such energy, because those of us who read the comics know that the Surfer can kick serious arse...with no apologies. His voice should be godlike, intimidating for first encounters, and this works in my opinion.
I think the whole reason some expect a softer, more feminine voice is because of the way the Surfer sounded on the old FF cartoon series from the 90's. I don't believe that's appropriate now.
I disagree. I thought Silver Surfer's voice in the animated series was excellent. Noble, yet compassionate. Especially in the episode "Doomsday."I think the whole reason some expect a softer, more feminine voice is because of the way the Surfer sounded on the old FF cartoon series from the 90's. I don't believe that's appropriate now.
It was like the TV spot. It was way too deep. Fishburne needs to bring it up a hair for it to sound right.
Agreed. It just doesn't sound right and if they keep it then once again Fox has proven that they can't tell their arses from a hole in the ground.
*Dumps bucket of ice water over HM's head*I suppose Fox know what's best ...
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