See How ‘Muppets’ Puppeteers Bring Famous ‘Sesame Street’ Characters to Life

Jim Henson‘s Muppets characters are loved by people of all ages, which is why this new video (via Kottke) from the gang at Sesame Street is a gem. If you’ve ever wondered how the puppeteers behind the series bring the show’s famous characters to life, look no further. We can’t imagine stomping around in Big Bird’s giant feet and having to hold our hand above our head for an hour or more to manipulate his mouth, but puppeteers like Matt Vogel are really damn good at it. Even the subtle movement of a character’s eyes creates such a wonderful way for audiences to connect with each character. Listen to the real-life talents behind Elmo, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and other beloved Muppets characters talk about the mechanisms behind the cast of Sesame Street, below.

Let’s block ads! (Why?)


http://flavorwire.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/muppets.png
Flavorwire

Post Author: martin

Martin is an enthusiastic programmer, a webdeveloper and a young entrepreneur. He is intereted into computers for a long time. In the age of 10 he has programmed his first website and since then he has been working on web technologies until now. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of BriefNews.eu and PCHealthBoost.info Online Magazines. His colleagues appreciate him as a passionate workhorse, a fan of new technologies, an eternal optimist and a dreamer, but especially the soul of the team for whom he can do anything in the world.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.