Hey guys,
I just wanted to share my experience with my SP Board family.
Yesterday started out as such a shitty day at work, but then the night made up for it.
After work, I went to this event at Harper College (community college near me)�called "Spidey Unmasked."� It was basically an exlusive look at behind the scenes of the Spiderman films with Chris Daniels.� If you�don't know who Chris is..� He is Toby Mcguire's stunt double.� Once that Spiderman suit goes on, it's all Chris including most of the acting.� Toby just gets the spotlight. =P� Below is a video from one of the Spiderman DVDs featuring himself.
The presentation was pretty neat.� He talks about his career and how he got�started.� Then he showed some behind the scenes stuff of Spiderman that wasn't in the special features of the DVD, which was a lot of fun to watch.� After that.. was questions and answers.� My only question was how long did it take him to land his first gig in Hollywood.� He said he got lucky and booked his first gig in 3 weeks.� LUCKY BASTARD!!!��� After questions and answers, he just did a demo of a high fall onto some boxes.� I�volunteered to�helped him build the boxes for him to fall on.�
After the high fall, it was the typical autograph signings in the main lobby.� I was maybe the 4th person in line to get an autograph.� While he was signing a flyer for me, I popped the question.� "I know this sounds a little�wierd to ask you this, but after the autograph signings,�is it�possible for you to look at my demo�reel and get a critique?"� He was like, "Yeah sure.� No problem."� I waited about an hour and a half for all the signings and I was just chatting with my kungfu classmate, Larry, who happened to be there because he is a teacher at Harper College.� Once there were about 4 people left to get autographs, I got back in line.� When the time came, I pulled him to the corner and showed him my reel.� Believe it or not, he said he was really impressed.� After he saw my reel, I asked if he wanted to see something that was shot two weeks ago, which was the fight with SP.� I'm happy to say that Spiderman was�even more impressed.�
We talked briefly about the industry and he floated a few names of who is mainly known in the industry for stunt coordination that involves martial arts.� The only name I recognized was JJ Perry.� In conclusion, after looking at my reel, he said that�I need to go to L.A.� I told him I was thinking about it, but I was worried because of the politics and my lack of contacts in the industry.� Then he asked me the million dollar question...� "Do you have a copy of your reel on you?"� I had the reel in my hand and was honestly not going to give it to him unless he asked for it.� His reaction was like.. "wow.. look at this guy."� But anyway, who knows if he really will or not, but he said he would give it to someone out there in the industry.
So�whether he threw my reel away after I left, or it will burn a hole in his suitcase, I had a great time meeting this guy.�
Before joining LBP, I was honestly going to quit and not pursue any of this because I felt like I wasn't good enough and I was getting too old for this shit.
But since the real Spiderman(or just a person that has been working 14+ years in the industry)�says I have a shot, I feel a�little bit�more confident in my self.� But not too confident....�
I know this is my story, but I really wanted to thank LBP and everyone on the board for everything.� All that you have done for me, has made me�who I am today.� All your critiques have benefited me a lot more than you think.� So once again, I thank you and would like to say in a non-gay way....� I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Now let's start filming!!!
P.S.� Check out these pictures..
Chris giving the camera the web, while I just smile.(little blurry)
Chris checking out my reel.� Manny... don't comment about my hair please...� =P
I just wanted to share my experience with my SP Board family.
Yesterday started out as such a shitty day at work, but then the night made up for it.
After work, I went to this event at Harper College (community college near me)�called "Spidey Unmasked."� It was basically an exlusive look at behind the scenes of the Spiderman films with Chris Daniels.� If you�don't know who Chris is..� He is Toby Mcguire's stunt double.� Once that Spiderman suit goes on, it's all Chris including most of the acting.� Toby just gets the spotlight. =P� Below is a video from one of the Spiderman DVDs featuring himself.
The presentation was pretty neat.� He talks about his career and how he got�started.� Then he showed some behind the scenes stuff of Spiderman that wasn't in the special features of the DVD, which was a lot of fun to watch.� After that.. was questions and answers.� My only question was how long did it take him to land his first gig in Hollywood.� He said he got lucky and booked his first gig in 3 weeks.� LUCKY BASTARD!!!��� After questions and answers, he just did a demo of a high fall onto some boxes.� I�volunteered to�helped him build the boxes for him to fall on.�
After the high fall, it was the typical autograph signings in the main lobby.� I was maybe the 4th person in line to get an autograph.� While he was signing a flyer for me, I popped the question.� "I know this sounds a little�wierd to ask you this, but after the autograph signings,�is it�possible for you to look at my demo�reel and get a critique?"� He was like, "Yeah sure.� No problem."� I waited about an hour and a half for all the signings and I was just chatting with my kungfu classmate, Larry, who happened to be there because he is a teacher at Harper College.� Once there were about 4 people left to get autographs, I got back in line.� When the time came, I pulled him to the corner and showed him my reel.� Believe it or not, he said he was really impressed.� After he saw my reel, I asked if he wanted to see something that was shot two weeks ago, which was the fight with SP.� I'm happy to say that Spiderman was�even more impressed.�
We talked briefly about the industry and he floated a few names of who is mainly known in the industry for stunt coordination that involves martial arts.� The only name I recognized was JJ Perry.� In conclusion, after looking at my reel, he said that�I need to go to L.A.� I told him I was thinking about it, but I was worried because of the politics and my lack of contacts in the industry.� Then he asked me the million dollar question...� "Do you have a copy of your reel on you?"� I had the reel in my hand and was honestly not going to give it to him unless he asked for it.� His reaction was like.. "wow.. look at this guy."� But anyway, who knows if he really will or not, but he said he would give it to someone out there in the industry.
So�whether he threw my reel away after I left, or it will burn a hole in his suitcase, I had a great time meeting this guy.�
Before joining LBP, I was honestly going to quit and not pursue any of this because I felt like I wasn't good enough and I was getting too old for this shit.
But since the real Spiderman(or just a person that has been working 14+ years in the industry)�says I have a shot, I feel a�little bit�more confident in my self.� But not too confident....�
I know this is my story, but I really wanted to thank LBP and everyone on the board for everything.� All that you have done for me, has made me�who I am today.� All your critiques have benefited me a lot more than you think.� So once again, I thank you and would like to say in a non-gay way....� I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Now let's start filming!!!
P.S.� Check out these pictures..
Chris giving the camera the web, while I just smile.(little blurry)
Chris checking out my reel.� Manny... don't comment about my hair please...� =P
Far from any of those things..... But thanks!!
