Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Day 4420: Shogun, the Series, The $100 bill.

"Abandoned": junk collage, digital.

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Click: Main Title: SHOGUN

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Shogun

Good friend, Irene Rafael suggested I feature Demura Sensei's part in the very successful and popular tv series, Shogun. So, of course I will.

Demura Sensei's Canadian student, Lash Lash-Larou, who became one of the movie industries top stunt men and co-ordinators, asked Demura Sensei to be a technical advisor during the filming. Period movies need to be correct technically and Demurs Sensei accepted, along with one of his long-time students, Kevin Suzuki as his assistant. Sensei in a wheel chair could direct the actions, Kevin was able to demonstrate and help the actors, stuntmen and stuntwomen.

cast

Kevin said the cast fell in love with Demura Sensei, impressed by his great knowledge and humor, and all called him Sensei. This didn't surprise us, as this is what always happens.

Lash Lash Larou

Hiroyuki Sanada

Kevin said, "Lauro asked me to take behind the scenes photos since his behind the scenes people weren't there the 1st week. He liked what I did so the 2nd week lauro said to continue what I was doing. Over 500 photos."

Kevin: "The best one I like is with the top stunt guys. They were hired from Japan. The 3 of them all have been in the stunt business 30+, 40+, and 40+ years. It was Sensei's and my last night before coming home. Lauro took us to dinner and the three Japanese stunt men just happen to be there. I know 2 of the 3 recieved Emmies last month for Shogun. Outstanding Stunt Performance - 2024 Hiroo Minami and Nobuyuki Obikane plus two other. The scene had others (maybe 17) working in the scene but unfortunately only maximum of 4 can be nominated."

Kevin: "Here's a few pictures: our trip and Shogun boot camp.

Sensei always smiled with a pretty girl!

The $100 bill ...

Everytime I post something about family, I worry that it is too much? But it is difficult to find something everyday for 4420 days in a row. So, with that disclaimer, let me repeat a "Zack" (Grandhunk #3) story.

About ten years ago, WonderWoman left Jake (Grandhunk#2) at home alone while she made a quick trip to the grocery. Jake had had a birthday recently, and had a $100 bill. He said he would give Zack (GH#3) the $100 if he would let hm shave off an eyebrow. Zack agreed. $100 richer, and it did grow back. Zack will be 24 this week.

A 5+ minute video, Pizza Delivery Surprise, here.

Just because ...

Brown Frillback Pigeon

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Day 4419: Gorgeous Colorful Stamps, October, DYK?

"Opinions": collage, digital.

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A Stamp Collection Dedicated to Endangered Animals

Hanoi-based graphic designer and illustrator Tùng Nâm has proof that ideas are worth hanging onto. While cleaning out his computer files recently, he stumbled upon the Endangered Species Stamp Collection, a project he made in college while applying for an internship at a local design agency called Printopia.

Digitally rendered in the blocky low-poly style popular in the 2010s, the project highlights 15 species facing extinction. “This was basically my qualification test,” Nâm told Colossal. Ten years later, he decided to touch up the illustrations and share the project anew.

Vividly depicted in bright color palettes, the heavily patterned stamps depict animals like the brilliant, red-masked Vietnamese pheasant or the jewel-toned Nicobar pigeon. Each contains the creatures’ scientific name and the year they were originally named a species.

Much of Nâm’s work revolves around the natural world, and he’s currently in progress on 14 pieces for a series titled What if it snows in Hanoi? His beloved hometown is largely tropical, but “I find (snow) possible with my paintbrush and imagination,” he shares.

You can find the first part of that series on Behance, and follow along on Instagramfor updates. And enlargements of each stamp, here.