Marionette Controller Version 2

Mark 2 marionette controller features:

Leg bar rotates in slot for one handed use but can be removed if preferred.

Bottom section (head control) can rotate independently of main arm. It has elastic to keep it centred. (it has provision for back string to head which gives much better head control) - It can also be locked in place if required

Optional bar on the back for strings to the heels.

Free flowing arm controls give up and sideways movement (they are a little harder to control but give much wider range of movement - even with one hand)

Hook for hanging.

Priced at £37.99 and available here

Skeleton Marionette String Puppet

Yet more skeletons in the closet.



Working from the wooden carved skeleton I now have available a less expensive cast version with glass eyes and moving mouth.
He stands 14 inches tall and has 7 strings.
Available with free delivery (UK customers) he is priced at £99 and available here

'Tickle Me Pink' - New Version

Full version of the video.

Tickle Me Pink - Johnny Flynn

You can see a short edit of the Johnny Flynn video Tickle Me Pink here

Puppeteer Required

Anyone interested in a couple of days marionette puppeteering?

I am involved in a little low budget short film project for which I have made 2 marionettes.
Shooting is scheduled for the week of 14th-18th April.
The project will require a second puppeteer for a couple of the days maybe wed/thurs but that will be confirmed next week hopefully.

Filming is in London so someone within easy reach would be preferable.

There isn't any budget for this so you would be working for free I'm afraid although travel costs will be reimbursed and you will also get full accreditation on the finished project.

Perhaps would suit a student of puppetry.

If you are interested or know anyone who maybe please contact me here or via email from my website

First Look

I am working on a couple of marionettes for a short film, here's a look at the 'burnt marionette'. He's a dead marionette come back to life.
I've got more work to do on him yet but he's coming along nicely.

Kafka

Nothing to do with marionettes but thought I'd post this picture of my dog.
Kafka (aka snafka,kaffy) passed away yesterday. She was always up for a game and would regularly interrupt tennis matches and football games in pursuit of getting hold of every ball on planet earth.
Outliving her sister by almost a year she did pretty well to get to her grand old age. It's going to be sad being without a dog for the first time in 16 years.

Filming day for 'Tickle Me Pink'

Yesterday was the filming for the music video 'Tickle Me Pink' by Johnny Flynn.
It was a long day - as most studio days are - but very enjoyable, all the people were professional and friendly with everyone really working hard.
The video was produced by Chrome Productions who I really enjoyed working for as they were very supportive given the time frame for construction of the marionette.

I am really looking forward to seeing the final cut and will post as soon as it's available.
I will hopefully add some more behind the scenes photos if I can get hold of them.

Music Video - Marionette

Don't know how much I can say at the moment but this week I'm working on a marionette to perform in a music video for an up and coming folk/pop artist.
It's going to be a bit of a rush but hopefully I will be able to post some photos as I go along.
I will also be performing the marionette for the shoot next week so I'll try and get some pics there too.

Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play by David Currell

One of the presents I was lucky enough to receive last Christmas was 'Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play' by David Currell. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed his book "making and manipulating marionettes" - there's still plenty to enjoy and learn even when you make marionettes professionally- I was keen to get a look at this one. It didn't disappoint.

The book covers some of the traditions and history as well as design,construction and performance. There is even a great section showing how to make staging and screens, from small home versions to larger portable theatres. Not being as familiar with shadow puppetry as I am with marionettes I must say this book has inspired me to do more. I hope you find the same.

If you are looking for a start into puppetry you couldn't do much better than this book in my opinion.

Click the image and buy through my amazon store and you can support not only Mr Currell but myself too.