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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
What is a good amateur DVD? I already have a rabbit puppet. I never tried him yet.
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Neale Bacon Inner circle Burnaby BC Canada 1775 Posts |
What do you mean by amateur DVD?
Neale Bacon and his Crazy Critters
Burnaby BC Canada's Favourite Family Ventriloquist www.baconandfriends.com |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
A ventriloquist DVD that teaches beginners. Something that teaches the basics first. Just like there are books of easy and simple tricks for those wanting to start magic.
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tacrowl Inner circle Maryland 1633 Posts |
Mike,
Try Paul Winchell's DVD - How to Become a Ventriloquist. It is available at: http://www.ventriloquism101.com/products/videos.htm about half way down the page. That DVD contains everything from lip control to manipulation and it's taught by the master of both. Tom |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thank you for your time, Tom.
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creativemac Special user Tampa, FL 834 Posts |
Mike,
join us at VentHaven and pick up lots of tips. |
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creativemac Special user Tampa, FL 834 Posts |
Mike,
over at eBay How To Become a Ventriloquist by Paul Winchell (VHS Tape) starting bid - $4.95 http://tiny.cc/Y3lR5 |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Mike,
I love the Winchell Instructional Video...it teaches you great stuff and you get a special treat of watching the great Winch in action I also recommend... Bill DeMar Bill Boley Mark Wade Liz Vonseggen Bob Rumba After watching instructional videos...watching some pro vents in action will also help...you will notice the different styles of the top vents in the world as well as the difference in the type of target audience based on the materials they have. So far I have seen the performance DVD's of the ff vents and thay are all awesome. David Pendleton Jeff Dunham Tom Crowl David Strassman Darren Carr Bill DeMar Bill Boley A lot of YouTube clips are also very useful...I watch the ff vents over and over again. Edgar Bergen Paul Winchell Jimmy Nelson Senor Wences and the living legend...Willie Tyler plus other top vents like Dan Horn Jay Johnson John Pizzi Otto and George and the list goes on and on... Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thanks, Donald. But I will not be able to make it this year. And thanks for the VHS tape info.
Wow, Wanlu, I was afraid of the list going on with so many DVDs. |
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Dean A Regular user 114 Posts |
Dynamike
Watch the performance stuff. Watch everything you can find on YouTube, performance DVDs etc. The only thing the instructional DVDs have, that these clips don't is a description of how to talk without moving your lips. You don't need to be told how to do that...you can already do it by using the tongue and the back of your throat. For my money ventriloquism is largly about acting ability or what vents call 'separation'. In other words; Does the character exsist as a separate entity to you? Are we a 'we' as opposed to a 'me'? The problem is you can't really be taught that skill. In that respect an acting class is more valuable than a 'How to do ventriloquism DVD' Watch all the greats, get yourself a puppet that fits your act and then start to do it. Work it in (with some good jokes) slowly every show. do it..live it! Good luck! Dean Atkinson |
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kimmo Inner circle Sheffield 1193 Posts |
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On 2009-03-23 20:21, Dean A wrote: I'd echo everything that Dean says - excellent advice. Acting ability and manipulation are far more important than lip control and you can learn a lot from watching performance clips. Remember that not all communication is verbal and see how performers use mannerisms and body language to convey what the puppet is THINKING. Then go out and do it! A lot! And Wanlu - you missed my DVD off the list!!
VISIT MY ONLINE STORE!: www.kimmomagicshop.com
NEW LECTURE NOTES - SHOW US YOUR TRIX NOW AVAILABLE AS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Kimmo DVD available Now! Watch the promo here! Order your copy NOW! CLICK HERE! ENTERTAINER,MAGICIAN AND VENTRILOQUIST'S BLOG - DON'T READ THIS... |
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TRUMPETMAN Special user Naples, FL 705 Posts |
Kimmo...
You have a DVD ? I have seen your stuff on Youtube and was knocked out! You are one funny guy. A DVD ???? Tell me more.... :) Mark
Mark Pettey
Naples, FL facebook.com/robbietheringmaster |
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TRUMPETMAN Special user Naples, FL 705 Posts |
DOH ! It is listed in your signature below your post.
Couldn't see the forrest for the trees... Mark
Mark Pettey
Naples, FL facebook.com/robbietheringmaster |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts |
"Kimmo's first DVD, featuring a full performance at a Junior School (children aged 7 - 11.)
Extra features include two bonus routines, fimed at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest and an audio commentary track." Kimmo, I can't tell from reading the ad copy if your DVD is just a performance DVD or if it includes explanations and/or training. Can you tell us more about what is on the DVD? Thanks, Mike |
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kimmo Inner circle Sheffield 1193 Posts |
Mike - It's performance only although there is an audio commentary on the vent routines where I chat a little about the technical side of it (although I tend to ramble a bit as well)
There is a thread on the Little Darlings where people have posted coments about it: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......start=30 Sorry to hijack this thread for a sales pitch!! It really wasn't intentional!
VISIT MY ONLINE STORE!: www.kimmomagicshop.com
NEW LECTURE NOTES - SHOW US YOUR TRIX NOW AVAILABLE AS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Kimmo DVD available Now! Watch the promo here! Order your copy NOW! CLICK HERE! ENTERTAINER,MAGICIAN AND VENTRILOQUIST'S BLOG - DON'T READ THIS... |
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Dean A Regular user 114 Posts |
Kimmo is a perfect example of all the points I was making in my post. Perfect characters and character separation fused with solid comedy. Excellent lip control too! GET HIS DVD!
Sales pitch working. DA |
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Tod Todson Inner circle USA 1296 Posts |
Kimmo, at some point you might consider just a DVD of your vent routines. Shoudn't be too hard to compile from current footage, adding in an interview and chapters thoughts to fill it out. You always look fantastic!
Tod
Mystifier, Youth Speaker
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
By watching Kimmo on Youtube, it really inspired mt to become a Vent. I do have his DVD set. I love it.
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manal Inner circle York ,PA. 1412 Posts |
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On 2009-03-03 08:40, tacrowl wrote: This is also available from Netflix on DVD. I just watched it the other day and was impressed with the quality and info. |
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
I found the right puppet by accident. He was sitting on a chair in a promoters office, and the promoter didn't want him. I took him away that morning, and that afternoon I put him in my show for the first time. The vent was very rudimentary at that stage.
I went to a drama teacher for a few weeks, who taught me a bit about voice production, and helped me separate my voice from the puppets. Most people can do this instinctively - they can mimic to some extent. But I am tone deaf, and it was a struggle for me. Once you have a voice for the puppet, the main struggle is to make the puppet a distinct character. Watching clips of good performers helps a lot here. Youtube is great. Lip control seems to fall naturally into place with practice, but the main job is to make the puppet come alive. Once you do this, you are well on the way to having an act. It seems to be one of those areas where you just have to go out and do it until it comes right.
Check out Tony's new thriller Dead or Alive http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alive-Varrick-Bo......n+carson
http://www.PartyMagic.ie |
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