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Permalink Reply by James Doyle-Roberts on December 30, 2009 at 9:49

Hello Dawn,
Are you looking for someone to help with the mechanics of animating your puppets or, do you need help in bringing them to life in a performative way?

I'm not a specialist puppeteer but, my work in circus crossover forms has involved both technical and creative movement with puppets. I'd be happy to help.

Happy new year to you, Dawn. James.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Woolley on January 7, 2010 at 16:41

Hi James,
Thanks for your response - I am hoping to mechanically animate cut-out legs and arms (life size photographs mounted onto wood)so they move backwards and forwards. They will remain in one place on the stage but gyrate - I can't really describe what I mean but I imagine it will involve a motor and some cogs or pistons. Sorry to be very vague but I am not a technically minded person! Any suggestions would be greatfully received...
I hope you're having a great 2010!
thanks again
Dawn

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Permalink Reply by James Doyle-Roberts on January 26, 2010 at 11:41

Hi Dawn,

Sounds like you're at a complicated technical stage that is maybe outside what I can help with right now. However, my partner in Citrus Arts is from a movement and animation backgroud & really wants to experience more hands-on making stuff particularly in puppetery. Maybe the two of you could agree some kind of skills exchange?
Bridie is a member of the NTW community & would love to hear from you.
James

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