Tuesday, June 17, 2008

R.I.P. Stan Winston

Dam. We truly Lost a pioneer on Sunday. In the same Vein as Jim Henson, Stan Winston was not only a Master, but a true innovater and pioneer in the film community. I really have disbelief sometimes to believe that the same guy who did pumpkinhead is also responsible for the creation of the animatronic Dinasours from Jurrasic Park and those amazing effects from Terminator series; as well as countless designs from a plethora of movies that we grew up and cheerished in our life (the fukn Predator!). Alot of people over look the contributions that the artists give to the film, for without them, the films would be lifeless and bland. It wouldnt have that magic; that passion that is brought forth from people such as Stan. His studio was the standard and they kept innovating. He always seemed to have a child like, inspirational approach to everything that he did and created. I always likened him to Henson, in the way that the plausable was possible. This generation should take note; Look at his contributions and follow the example set by this truly great pioneer. Fuck the wave; Be innovative. Create the impossible and make it enjoyable. R.I.P Stan Winston. Another great gone.........

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