THE WEREWOLF TRANSFORMATION REVEALED
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New to BH? Watch out, this post contains spoilers from series one...
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Turning Russell Tovey into a flesh-eating 7ft werewolf is not an easy task.Ìý However, in our last trip onto theÌýBeing Human set, we've pulled out all the stops to show you exactly how this incredible scene was made.Ìý
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At 1st Mar 2009, scootercraig wrote:there seems to be a problem with the video
it wont play
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At 1st Mar 2009, Katy_1984 wrote:this wont work on my computer ill try again tomorrow
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At 1st Mar 2009, starrywonderfulabi wrote:wont work for me :(
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At 1st Mar 2009, brownstudies wrote:Not working for me either!
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At 1st Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:Please make this available on Youtube(and don't restrict it, that's annoying)
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At 2nd Mar 2009, BeingHumanFan84 wrote:wont work on mine either :-(
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At 2nd Mar 2009, Katy_1984 wrote:its still not working whats going on guys?!!!
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At 2nd Mar 2009, BeingHumanProduction wrote:Hi, sorry about this everyone, slight technical glitch at our end. The video is working now... hope you enjoy it!
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At 2nd Mar 2009, superOchre wrote:The thought of Tovey having to do that for hours at a time is what actually makes me whince during the transformation scenes. He does an amazing job.
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At 2nd Mar 2009, starrywonderfulabi wrote:aha can finally watch it
poor russell, he is fantastic during those scenes, i reall hope he knows its worth it and how much we all appreciate it.
Toby says he doesn't know how Russell does it? Because he is awesome and adorkable i reckon :)
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At 2nd Mar 2009, bumpkin wrote:WOW, good stuff. Have said this before about the poltergeist stuff - I am so glad BH isn't opting for all CGI. I think CGI is very clever too but I love the skill and effort involved in old-school, real action stuff.
Thanks for the insight.
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At 2nd Mar 2009, SharonTheHarper wrote:I've really enjoyed the "Behind the Scenes" videos, very satisfying for my inner pedantic geek!
Love the werewolf transformation - the idea that it's a truly horrendous thing to undergo really comes across. We're left in no doubt that the condition is a curse and an affliction due to the great FX and Russell's superb portrayal.
Terrific stuff - I'm so going to miss this show!
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At 2nd Mar 2009, thommosleftleg wrote:The special effects are up there with Rick Bakers 'An American Werewolf in London' transformation. Brilliant. Glad to see CGI wasn't used, as it doesn't look as good as the old fashioned way. Russel Tovey's portrayal of the transformation was first class.
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At 2nd Mar 2009, goadsby wrote:The effects may be done on a budget but they worked well.
In the last episode I was cringing at all the crunching/snapping noises coming from poor George as he transformed - I really felt sorry for him.
Thanks Russell for putting up with all the make-up stuff & the effects team for a job well done.
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At 2nd Mar 2009, bumpkin wrote:Loving the robotics effects with the werewolf muzzle
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At 2nd Mar 2009, bumpkin wrote:Just been looking back over the episodes, behind the scenes stuff, previous blogs etc. I mean the whole BH team are just fab, aren't they? Everyone has done a wonderful job and the care and enthusiasm which goes into creating it all really shows. And this website has been great as well.
Just well done everyone and thank you.
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At 2nd Mar 2009, BeingHumanFan84 wrote:Wow so glad this is working thats amazing - poor russell though i tried coloured contacs for a halloween party and oh my god never again lol poor guy having to do it ovr and over again but i guess it makes the pained look on his face an the screaming a bit easier :-S
The special effect are great though and i agree - it wouldnt have been the same with cgi :-) proper old school stylie :-)
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At 2nd Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:Ahem, still embedded on Youtube, please please fix this. And while you're at it, could you please make the Herrick vid available
I'll love you guys for it
'Being Human' rules
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At 2nd Mar 2009, Katy_1984 wrote:wow poor guy i bet ne couldnt talk for days after all that screaming.
is really good to no that the old methods are still going strong well done to every one that sat and put all that detail in it was worth it!. This show really is brillant there is so much work that went in to it just brillant.
And Russell you did so well puting up with it i would of moaned my arse off
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At 2nd Mar 2009, 0oBeingHumano0 wrote:That was really good to see, Russell was brilliant!
It must take the biggest amount of energy to scream constantly for hours... Russell, perfect performance couldn't have been done better.
:)
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At 3rd Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:Woohoo, added a link to it on the lj community for George:)
(still waiting for people to post fanvids on the sire though)
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At 3rd Mar 2009, Ninja_Werewolf wrote:I love the image with the nose being pushed out. You couldn't have got that with CGI. This just makes me love werewolves more nad more, can't wait to see what you do in the next series.
:)
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At 3rd Mar 2009, LycanLind wrote:Wow poor Russell it must be awful, but when you see the end product it's fantastic, we need to see more of Russell's bod next series so hurry up guys get the next series out soon i'm going cold turkey!!!!!
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At 3rd Mar 2009, imaeachu wrote:even more impressed knowing it isn't CGI, have to hand it to Russell though it really does seem tough and he pull it off amazing you actually feel his pain
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At 4th Mar 2009, Chris Johnston wrote:Just want to add to the general Russell Tovey love - he just just fantastic throughout the whole episode. I'm delighted that the final episode focused on George's journey, it could have just been a fight-fest but it really was all about 'being human'. Really satisfying conclusion.
On another note, poor poor Nina. Bloody hell. I'm a little bit distraught for her, and she's fictional. Damn you Whithouse.
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At 4th Mar 2009, vampfan wrote:Just watched it, the guy needs a medal for the contacts alone...well done Russell. Brilliant.
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At 4th Mar 2009, wonderfulloup-garou wrote:Russell..what can I say? He's just fantastic at this! He must have endless patience.
His portrayal of George is wonderfull: a bit of an Andrex puppy, while his werewolf appears agonisingly painfull and vicious, whilst at the same time sorrowfull.
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At 5th Mar 2009, Grygazol wrote:What sort of techniques does Russell use to avoid straining his voice?
There can't be too many takes of the screeching on any given shoot, I'd imagine.
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At 9th Mar 2009, SkarMan10 wrote:IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR ME
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At 12th Mar 2009, d1g1dave wrote:Brilliant job all round!
Many thanks for the great 'behind the scenes' stuff, makes a great show all the better.
Looking forward to season 2!
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At 13th Mar 2009, vampire226 wrote:im just so glad being human series 2 is coming out!!great prostetics by the way!!
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At 18th Mar 2009, brookesey wrote:sorry, I'm about a week behind everybody else again. That control thing they are using to work the prosthetic - is that the same thing they use on Dr Who to make the daleks move?
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At 12th Nov 2009, captianshazharkness wrote:awesome , the models must have took ages , btw do u like my name?
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