Blog #4

Our trip to the Museum of Moving Image was full of both old and new experiences that were an unforgettable experience. I have been to the museum a few times before our trip but I feel as if the exhibits have a fresh and new feel to them every time I visit. One of the things I learned about was something that I’ve seen multiple times during my trips to the museum which is the model production of a set. They had many of these on display and it was very interesting to see a part of the development process when it comes to making either the models for a set or just a small scene in the movie. One of the models that really caught my eye was the one crafted for The Muppets. It was fascinating to see the way that it was constructed that you could be on one side of the model and only seeing the Muppets with no way to see who is controlling them or how they’re being controlled and on the other side you can see the puppeteers working their magic. Another thing that I found interesting that I learned while I was on the tour was that most of the models on display were made out of cardboard. Changes in moving image technology has significantly changed how we experience it and how we can enjoy these moving images on another scale and appreciate them on another level, be it through advancements in cameras, set design or in FX makeup.