Why RAY HARRYHAUSEN is AWESOME
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Something special for this episode of Why_is Awesome. I dive into the life and career of stop motion legend, Ray Harryhausen. I have to say I'm real chuffed with this one.
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I've never heard of Ray Harryhausen before, but gotta say, you've made me curious. It is so amazing to see that this man was at the front of animation at the time, and that some of his effects and tropes are adopted in modern films too. Also, two whole Doctors were involved in it?
Such a great video too. I almost teared up at the end there. Awesome work :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it interesting :) Also Patrick Troughton was in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger too.
I envy you. I’d love to see Ray’s films again for the first time, he’s my biggest inspiration! Got to meet him too back in 2008 which was an unforgettable experience.
Snezhanna he is an amazing special effects artist
young people don't learn not appreciate history
Ray Harryhausen was THE most singular contributor to my childhood's wild, untamed imagination.
Used to watch his movies at matinees and creature double features on TV..
The man is LEGEND.
Great video, I'm also a huge of Ray Harryhausen's films, and like many films of the era, and into the 80's show how good physical effects are over CGI. Don't get me wrong when used right CGI is amazing, but there is something tangible with Physical effects even stop motion which many films these days lack.
The tool has no bearing on the work of the craftsman. Harryhausen's great skill of adding character to his creations is totally applicable to CGI. Bad CGI is the work of poor film making, not the result of the tool itself.
Jurassic park is a case in point where the CGI stands up to this day with great physical effects. It isn't just about character, but also intangible elements like heft and mass which CGI can lack.
True, but again, that's really on the film maker to get right. A lot of CGI action can appear weightless because a director needs an object to go somewhere, even if it physically doesn't make sense. A great example is in Terminator Genesys when Arnie falls out the bus and hits a police car, it just doesn't look right. But that's because someone told the animators to make the digital double follow a certain path, regardless if it made sense.
Yes it IS the film maker who makes the diff-I don't know if it's James Cameron's attention to detail but his T1000, in those moments when it's fully CG, looks awesomely threatening.
This video was amazing, I cried at the end and I had only seen jason and the Argonauts and clash of Titan before
I got a bit choked up while editing as well, I have to be honest. Thanks for watching :)
Fun fact. The pictures on the shields used by the skeletons in the climax of Jason and the argonauts are all of previous monsters created by Ray that had featured in his previous movies.
Great vid. Cant believe how many of my favorite Saturday and Sunday movies from my childhood where done by him. Never knew his name or that it was one person so hats off to him.
I'm glad you got to discover the man's legacy through this video.
Thank you so much for this video Rowan. My heart is overwhelmed. Growing up an aspiring filmmaker, I have always felt that this man's name deserved to be in the conversation with the likes of Stan Winston, Phil Tippet, and my current favorite Ferran Domenech. (A Monster Calls is stunningly amazing) I started watching your channel for the nerdy stuff like best Trek episodes and this is just the icing on the cake. I wish I could share it a thousand times.
Sharing where you can will be appreciated either way :) I'm glad you enjoyed it so much
My dad was obsessed with Ray Harryhausen, we watched everyone of his movies when I was a kid. Your video got me flashing back over my childhood.
What a trip down memory lane!
As a big fan of Harryhausen myself, I was keen to see your tribute. Awesome is adequate, if not a little understated :) The man had talent to be sure. It was great to see a summary of the many of the films of my youth, especially the skeletons and the shocking Talos, that Sound FX was brilliant!
Excellent video, and a great departure from your usual fare!
Thank you I'm very glad you enjoyed it so much. It took so much work haha
Great video Rowan!! Valley of Gwangi changed my life as a kid. I saw it the first time on cable in the middle of night when they used to show all the B Horror/Sci-fi films. I remember all the Sinbad films and seeing Clash of the Titans in the theater. Me and a couple of friends actually made our own stop motion films with play-doh back in the day and we thought we were destined to be the next Harryhausens. LOL, this vid brought back great memories. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the video as a lifelong fan of his work.
Dude, this was an awesome tribute. Brought back memories. Great job.
I remember seeing "Jason and the Argonauts" when I was a little kid in the 60s. I was terrified seeing Talos come to life... Ray Harryhausen was a true master of his craft!
Great tribute to a great man! Hydra, skeletons or Medusa are my favorite monsters from childhood and started my passion for stop motion and Harryhausen's work. In my opinion, these creatures still holds better than that CGI mess, which is seen in every monster movie today.
CGI isn't the problem. Never blame a tool for the shortcomings of the craftsman.
I spent many a late Friday night watch Harry and his monsters as a kid. Thank you for showing his work again.
T'was a pleasure talking about Harryhausen's work.
Just noticed I forgot to mention my Patron, JAMES, who joined after I had recorded the voice over. Apologies for the omission.
Amazing and informative video on a legend!!! Bravo!!!
7:42 - my favorite part: "So here is where I drop any facade of artistic analysis and simply say that Jason and the Argonauts is F*CKING AMAZING!"
I loved his animations as a child. he really was a major icon of the genre.
Excellent video! This will be my go to video when I want to introduce someone to the wonders of Ray Harryhausen! THANK YOU.
No, thank you :)
Nice video. His work fueled my youngselves' wonder and imagination. His work is so iconic, recognizable and influencial
Great video..! Informative & entertaining.
Had heard his name before, but didn't realise he was responsible
for some of those classic films, so thanks for your work on this.
Currently watching your entire upload section, starting
with the earliest vids and eventually I'll be up to date.
Think I still have around seventy or so videos before I get to that point though and
I'll be watching & liking every one to show my support for your amazing work.
Sci-Fi is my first love, but I personally don't have a problem with you branching out
with other stuff like this or any other genre. It's your personality & ideas which brings
people here to watch, so the subject is less important.
Catch you in a bit, mate.
Your videos are fantastic, keep them coming
Thank you, I'll always be making more.
Such a great artist. This was a brilliant celebration of his career
I just found your channel and I love it!!! Keep up the good work and never give up. U deserve so many more subs
I like his work on the Mysterious Island. That movie is awesome.
His take on the War of the Worlds would have been something to behold.
Paul A Burrows Yeah, his version of the Tripods, and the havoc they create would have been awesome. Not to mention the Martians themselves. We already know he was well practiced at animating tentacles.
"A then unknown to Americans
Maggie Smith, REALLY?
I like all 3 Sinbad movies. The effects in all three movies are great.
Jason and the Argonauts influence Sam Rami Army of Darkness
I dont know if you ever watched it, but you should definitely take a look at 1981 "Dragonslayer" which featured the best stop-motion dragon, that looks more convincing than a lot of younger CGI dragons.
That being said, Ray Harryhausen was a true giant in motion picture history and everyone of his movies he was involved in is worth watchting just for his art. The movies may be bad at times, but Ray's genius is showing even in them. Great to see his work praised and raised in level of awareness.
Awesome. In the traditional and in the modern senses. I am filled with awe of these amazing effects and I believe this man was a truly brilliant creator.
In case they haven't said so, Ray pronounced it as 'Emir'
I like Godzilla and Jurassic Park/World more often even some Harryhausen movies such as 20 Million MIles to Earth, the 7th Voyage of Sinbad and the Valley of Gwangi. But for a Stop Motion animator who hated Godzilla? It is a hug shame for Harryhausen.
I'll take Sinbad 7 over Jason because of the overall story and simple plot. Jason always seemed to me to be "we go here, then we go here, then we go here; the end". The animation may be smoother, although I could argue that too, but as a movie I like Sinbad. At least Kerwin Mathews got to do his own dialog.
Gareth Edwards doesn’t know anything on how to make a good Godzilla movie. Godzilla Minus One and Shin Godzilla are great Godzilla movies. Only the Japanese know how to make Godzilla awesome.
I love Ray Harryhausen. From Mighty Joe Young to Clash Of The Titans, his work defined a large part of my childhood. When classic Harryhausen films came on TV it was always a special event. Anybody who grew up in the 70's and 80's knows Mighty Joe Young was a Thanksgiving tradition along with King Kong. Great memories...Thank you Mr. Harryhausen!
To see the name RAY HARRYHAUSEN included in the credits of a movie gave me chills knowing I was in for a real visual treat as a movie loving kid! I was 10 when I first saw Jason and The Argonauts back in 1963! Ray was my Steven Spielberg, my George Lucas, my Peter Jackson, my James Cameron and every other fascinating film maker that was inspired by him today!
Magnificent!
Wonderful, humble genius.
Pre-CGI, there was one man who did everything.
The undisputed master of 50s, 60s, and early 70s cinema magic.
Animated characters the pathos of which could could make an audience weep.
As good today, as the day it was made.
All on a shoe-string budget.
Stupid billion dollar Rings of power travesty could learn a lot from him; but actual they are unable - because he's a straight old white man who puts entertainment and the audience first..
I tried to get Ray out of retirement as producer and creator of speciak effects for a screenplay I'd written for an idea he had for a story called SINBAD ON MARS. But he told me in a letter after I'd finally finished the screenplay about an older Sinbad who felt no longer needed in his time, but found a calling from a civilization living on Mars that a geriatric Sinbad wouldn't find studio interest. I wanted Sean Connery for the role. And he mentioned as an example that the film with Connery ROBIN AND MARIAN didn't do any business either, but I and others thought it was a great screenplay.
Why am I only just seeing this? Just coming up to the 10th anniversary of his death as well I have just realised. Superb appreciation of the great man. I saw all of those movies growing up as a kid and even now Jason and the Argonauts still leaves me in awe and wonder. Only now it is more at how did he do that rather than oh my, look at what they are fighting against? And the fight with the bronze statue is a classic scene in ANY movie going generation along with the skeleton fight. A proper true bonifide genius. Question. Was it he who was responsible for the time Neptune came out of the sea to keep apart the closing cliffs around the ship sailing through? I can't remember the film name off the top of my head. That scene is another favourite. Please tell me that was Ray as well. Thanks Rowan. Superb documentary as always, but this was a bit special.
Ymir (pronounced EE-Mir) which is a Giant in Norse Mythology.
I actually learned about Norse Mythology before I even got to middle school from reading Thor comics. LoL.
Fantastic retrospective video! Always nice to see a new Ray Harryhausen video.
I think the movie landscape is missing the sort of special effects that Ray brought to each of his films, which are now more unique experiences than they were in the past.
P.S. - Great Review for one of my heroes. Harryhausen's films are part of my & many other people's youths.
Thank you for doing him Justice.
He's Sinbad movies,Clash of the Titans,Jason and I the Argonauts and his monster movies were amazing fuck CGI I would love to see stop motion come back
Was any Oscar better deserved, as an artist he changed my life at 6 years old, even today at 66 years I have been happily working on 2 different Harryhousen sculptures, some things are just for life, Thank you uncle Ray
I never knew the name Harryhausen, but I do know all of these movies! Love them!
Growing up in the 1970's as a kid, Jason and the Argonauts rivaled even Star Wars and Star Trek for my interest. We made many stop-motion shorts using plasticine characters and store bought models. We wanted to be Hausen, Douglas Trumball or Ralph Basky.
I tried doing the same thing, but my models always looked like potatoes with legs haha
Recently bought the book The Movie Posters Of Ray Harryhausen well worth getting!🦍🦖🦕🚀🛸👽👾💀
I cried watching this tribute. My childhood is full of wonderful memories watching these movies on weekends in awe. Thk U for reminding me of that time.
Well done
Thanks for this video. I've been a fan of his since I saw the Jason/Sinbad movies.
Excellent presentation - thank you. Let's not forget George Melies - another almost-forgotten visionary.
Just watching with my little girl and explaining that these films are as great today as in 58 but could have been done without the bag language as I wasn't impressed.
To quote Babe Ruth from the sandlot. "Heroes are remembered but legends never die." I think this quote sums up Ray Harryhausen and his work very well
Couldn't agree more. Grew up watching these, my late father was a massive fan. Absolutely incredible
Brilliant ! Jason and the Argonauts was my all time childhood favourite.
great video
Thank you :)
Great vid i always like ray Harryhausen s movies i remember when i was a kid i was scared of calibos in clash of the titans and yeah that was the only movie i watched from ray Harryhausen
Jason and the Argonauts. Fuck. Yes. The skeleton fight keeps me on the edge of my seat to this day!
Is this a trick question? Just watch a single movie and you know he was a genius!
Thank you for this. Amazing video and so many memories...
I love CLASH of the TITANS 1981 movie
I grew up with all of RH's films. I still enjoy them.
I could do without the F bombs but I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Thank you
So if it wasn’t for Willis O’Brien he wouldn’t be here
"ymir" is pronounced "Eemeer" (like "whee-mere").
Heh no reference to mars attacks at the end? That as a hamoge to haryhousin.
I would say Seth Green is a fan too, he has his own stop motion show.
This style was not the most realistic but then too much realism ruins the fantasy . I would love to see more Sinbad movies with Dynamation Monsters .
EE-mir, the Norse mythological ancestor of the giants and trolls.
Greg Camp Thanks! I was familiar with the name from the Thor comic books but never knew how to pronounce it.
It's pronounced "Ee-mir.
I love ever Ray Harryhausen movie.
Hi Rowan. I grew up watching these masterpieces of stop motion effects in awe. Ray Harryhausen was an absolute master of the craft. He always imbued his creations with emotive character that outshined any limitations of the art form(shaky movement or coloration inconsistencies, mostly). Thanks for making this tribute to him. You covered his caeer and work with respect and passion. I look forward to seeing your next video, my friend. Peace.
Massive fan. Loved his films growing up. He ignited my imagination as a boy. Stop motion has a magic CGI just can`t capture.
When you said "One of my favourite films of all time" my brain is instantly ready for, and you better bloody agree with me....did I actually just first punch the air?
God I love this film as a child, so amazing :)
Nice to see another Scottish Harryhausen fan! He's my greatest inspiration. Great video!
"Ee-meer"... it's pronounced "ee-meer"
I met Harry Hamlin at comic con.
I would have first heard of Ray Harryhausen back in the 1980s or 90s!🙂
As a semi professional Claymation animator myself, Harryhausen will always be a great source of inspiration to me.
I will never forget about his works he is a Masterpiece and he done well his work and his Stop Motions are cool.
Criticism includes the celebration of excellence, and that's always welcome.
I've seen a lot of admiration for Harryhausen over the last few years. But lets be real here, a lot of the love is just based on nostalgia. Most people watched these films as kids and the miniatures are like beloved childhood toys. As much as I would enjoy bashing my Talos and Cyclops figures together, or pushing my Hydra around on the carpet while making hissing noises with my mouth, I just don't think the sculpts are particularly good or that the animation is very fluid or natural.
Part of it is definitely nostalgia. But as someone who saw Jason and the Argonauts in the 00s, as a teenager who had already seen much more realistic effects, I think it's pretty clear that Harryhausen was genuinely brilliant. His effects aren't held back by any lack of talent, merely by the technology of the time. And the stop motion effects genuinely do work brilliantly with the skeletons.
Love the video!!
FANTASTIC 💚
Very nice tribute to this amazing guy ! My childhood wouldn’t have been the same without his work 🙏 I was lucky enough to see a small exhibition of his models in London a few years back ! It’s struck me how small the models were compared there grand scale on screen ! you did miss the huge tribute to his most famous foe in the army of darkness ? love your work 👍🎥🎬
I read somewhere that the Harryhausen Foundation often exhibits stuff at the London Film Museum. I really wanna go one day to see them.
Rowan J Coleman yes that’s were I got to see when it was in the original home near the London eye
Very heart felt video 👍😎😎
Just discovered your channel and I LOVE it! Keep up the incredible work, Rowan.
Thank you I'm glad you enjoy my videos :)
harryhausen is a legend, iconic movies
"Yh-mere" I think is the popular anglophone pronunciation. But if you want to sound like a Viking, or at least a Dane, you can't go wrong with "'Yh-muh".
Troughton, Baker...
So... any plans for reviewing the 13th Doctor episodes like you reviewed Discovery?
I might do, but my Doctor Who videos really don't get many views. I'm not sure my Subscriber base is super interested in it. I might still do something quick with it though if I think it's worth making a video about.
@@RowanJColeman Good to hear. Logic also dictates that in the context of an on-air show and a brand new Doctor, those viewership numbers are going to look very different, both among subscribers and the new viewers who see you suggested by the Algorithm, Captain.
And also...
Dammit, Jim. She's The Doctor not a coalminer!
If a channel about space travelling humanists can't cover a show about space travelling humanists, because of 'the numbers', then you might as well turn over the entire ship to pointy-ears.
...
Come to think of it, she's is from West Yorkshire so she might also be a coalminer...
My point still stands!
BRAVO SIR, BRAVO