The Day the Earth Stood Still is an American science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. This presentation is a behind the scenes look at how they brought new ideas to the 2008 blockbuster and “wowed” audiences. From aliens to spaceships to robots, Jeff and Scott will break it all down for you. Including the debts owed to the past and what it takes to attempt such craziness!
Monthly Archives: February 2009
The Making of The Day The Earth Stood Still
Interview with John Brown

John works as a character and creature designer/sculptor for film and television. Credits include Planet of the Apes, The Cell, Alien Resurrection, Species 2, George of the Jungle, Jumanji, X-Files, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Outer Limits, Bats, Mars Attacks, Bless The Child, Monkey Bone, Spy Kids and Scary Movie 2.
Interview with Richard Keyes

Richard Keyes graduated from Art Center College of Design with a graphic design degree in 1987. After working in Palo Alto, California, designing corporate I.D. and annual reports, he returned to Southern California to work in a variety of studios before choosing a freelance career. As an independent designer Richard has worked for clients as diverse as Warner Brothers Records, Guess Jeans, the Los Angeles Housing Department and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. As a color consultant, his clients include Empire Berol, BIC and Avery Dennison. His teaching career started in 1988, with graphic design classes at Cal State L.A. Since then Richard has also taught at Valley Community College, UCLA Extension and has been teaching at Art Center College of Design since 1990, specializing in color theory, graphic design and narrative structure. Richard also teaches a workshop at Disney Studios.






