How Ape Choreographer Terry Notary Conquered Hollywood

[@ryanmpfeiffer]

People have talked so much about how The Oscars need a stunt category but honestly come to think of it a more general choreography category that encompasses stunts, movement, and dance would probably be a better fit.

[@konradk1066]

The reason I heard they don't have a category for stunt work, is because it would cause stuntpeople to try and one up each other every year, which could become dangerous. I don't know how much truth there is to that, tho

[@ryanmpfeiffer]

@@konradk1066 Even better reason to center the category around choreography. Instead of rewarding the riskiest stunts it would reward the most complex and impressive choreography. Wouldn't need to be dangerous to be award worthy.

[@beefish00]

@@konradk1066 they are in talks to make one

[@iwatchyoutubealot]

Why not have a stunts and a choreography category as their own things

[@DanteYewToob]

Seriously… some of the best horror performances are by mimes and dancers… being great at cinematography is good and all, but nothing beats seeing a real human on camera bending backwards in unnatural ways while twitching and jittering. It sells the horror more than anything else and those amazing performers almost never get credited. Stunt people, dancers, mimes, amputees, and contortionists have made some of the coolest and most memorable shots and scenes in movies. Sometimes you just need a talented dancer missing an arm to really sell that zombie or a guy who is really good at acting like a monkey. They deserve to be recognized because without them, we don’t have those incredible scenes that keep us invested and immersed and sell the whole story.

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

I remember seeing this guy in the behind the scenes material for Nightcrawler on the X-men 2 DVD, which in my mind is still the definitive live action verison of the character.

[@TheBackFocus]

Now I gotta see that.

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

wait, this guy played Nightcrawler, too? Absolute GOAT this guy.....💯

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

@@tobechukwuokonkwo5957 He was the movement coach.

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

@@TheBackFocus The BTS material from the 2003 DVD doesn't currently seem to be on youtube, but the segment was called "Becoming Nightcrawler" or something and was mostly interviews with the makeup guy, Allan Cumming and Terry.

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

@@EnigmaticPenguin 👍🏻

[@pinjaarolikesfilms3696]

As a person in film the industry, I love finding these people with weird niche talents and craftmanships. Through random combinations of talents and stubling into film, they become household names inside the industry. Need a vehicle from 1800? Call this guy. A trained rat? She has those. Body parts that emulate spesific surgery? They can do it! It’s simply amazing

[@AnInnocuousBlueCube]

Ape performers together strong.

[@Jacquobite]

The guy is incredibly talented. He explains concepts so succinctly.

[@maxwellleebrennan]

All the ape performers in the Apes series were fantastic (Karin Konoval's Maurice is such a underrated performance). Also same, i would love to go to Terry's ape school- i mean mocap classes.

[@wasprider7239]

I went from having never heard of this guy to being a huge fan in one video. Thank You for putting this out here!!

[@LightSourceTemple]

He's incredible and has worked on so many projects everyone has seen. You've seen him acting countless times in movies and just didn't realize that was him

[@eonprimicus]

Terry doing the ape walk swinging his arms, I could ALREADY tell he was Rocket from the Planet of the Apes movies, I didn't even need to check the cast for the movies.

[@kennethsatria6607]

NEVER FORGOTTEN! That was still the best we got of Hulk in a long time

[@BradsPitts.]

Love seeing this man get the attention he deserves

[@ehcmier]

Beautiful application of gymnastics training outside of the sport!

[@sentientbeans]

Wow this man has transcended. The way he talks about movement and the thought behind it is out of this world. As a creative, I’m very inspired by his passion and dedication to not only recreating nature through observation, but embodying and allowing it to channel through you. Now that’s a spiritual experience!

[@Drebe73]

When I see human beings transcend in creating something beautiful with their talent, as does Terry, it brings me to tears. Imagining if this energy could be put into all things beautiful and good for this world as Humanity is capable of great things. If only we all put it towards good for all living things.

[@LightSourceTemple]

Terry Notary is a brilliant genius in his field and I never get tired of watching him work

[@JorikD]

Loved the scene with him in the square. Definitely the highlight of the film. Also you can see so mutch more viciousness, power and expression in this then you can see in all the motion capture. There seems to be a great loss of detail in the use of that technique. Which is sad because what he performs is amazing! Would love to see more of purely him in movies.

[@DarkraiDiety]

He is insanely talented. Somebody get this man a lifelike ape costume of his choice.

[@kyumsajid1551]

Came here after hearing the news about him being in India for 1 and a half year now and working on Nitesh Tiwari's "RAMAYANA" . Didn't know who he was or what he's going to do in it but after seeing his Mocap and Stunt Coordination work on films like Avatar, Planet of the apes, Avengers infinity war and endgame , TinTin and many more. my respect for this guy increased a ton and i am very positive that he is in charge of creating and building the Vanar Sena and most probably Hanumanji and some other action set pieces of it. Can't wait to see his work in RAMAYANA😄

[@lucca5840]

Thank you for making this. This is the recognition Terry deserves! I love him and it makes me mad when I talk about him to my friends and no one knows who he is.

[@BradsPitts.]

The Square is so underrated

[@TheBackFocus]

It’s so good. The ad that the main character “approved” with the little girl killed me.

[@humanoid9787]

I've been working with Terry for a few months on a film shoot rn and I've gotta say it's quite the experience. He's got a crazy work ethic

[@TheBackFocus]

Awesome!

[@humanoid9787]

My first thought walking on set seeing him act was "he moves like a monkey" and then I find out he's THE monkey man 🤣

[@pandabouncebounce]

BULLSHIT.

[@gordonhowell9482]

This video is incredibly well done. From the writing to the editing, very well put together. Consice and entertaining. Great job to all involved!

[@ToFester]

MY GOD...can you imagine seeing a video posted of someone doing that during a fight at a restaurant. The views would be out of this world.

[@roninwilson2406]

A remarkably physically emotive actor, the video was a pleasure to watch

[@tman22077]

Part Part Ape Man! But seriously great video! I had not heard about this guy. Definitely reminds me of No small parts again since I hadn’t heard of this. Love it.

[@pindakaas1811]

"Forgotten MCU film..." 😂 0:48 You are crazy to think we forgot about that masterpiece.

[@AugustThor438]

He could play Joe Rogan 😊

[@hamilcross]

don’t you dare lmaoooooo this guy is miles ahead of that absolutely idiotic mouth-breathing inbred lug nut

[@Kado1609]

Imagine him doing an interview with rogan hahahaaha

[@orlandocampos2991]

Forgotten? Excuse me, but NOBODY "forgot" the Incredible Hulk. It's literally still one of the best marvel movies to date, with the superior Bruce Banner.

[@KuchiKopium]

Long live Norton Hulk! Why it gets so much hate, I will never really understand

[@EatSleepEmpire]

I saw the square at the cinema and came out with only half a head because my mind was blown by that one scene. The people I saw it with just didn’t get it, but it was one of the most meaningful performances about human nature I’d ever seen.

[@meiketorkelson4437]

Wow. This reminds me of a series of exercises we did in drama playing out as animals and interacting with each other.. interesting and liberating. But we were nowhere near that level. Makes me wish I had done more.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

I WISH they would have told or exposed the youth to the possibilities that they could have if they were ALLOWED to act hyper. I would have loved to do this as a career... instead, all I got was Adderall

[@TheBackFocus]

I got Concerta

[@josephfriedrich9792]

​@TheBackFocus oh my fellow pill popping brethren! Did you ever have to take ritalin?

[@TheMaineOne]

He’s amazing. But let’s get one thing clear: Edward Nortons Hulk has NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN. Especially after what the MCU has done to the hulk over the years. We miss him :(

[@TheBackFocus]

I’m actually rewatching it with my son, and it’s very good.

[@adventuress904]

Edward Norton is the only hulk storyline acceptable.

[@MarvNARK]

This guy was behind the movements of abomination in The Incredible Hulk film

[@BloodylocksBathory]

One of my favorite cameos for Terry is in Cabin in the Woods. He plays an evil clown and even gets a nice creepy closeup.

[@Notsram77]

I want to see a buddy flick with Terry Notary and Doug Jones.

[@LawnXMowerXGaming]

Saying “part ape, part man” is like saying “part shark, part fish”

[@LordVader1094]

Yeah, becayse sharks aren't fish, and humans didn't come from apes. We came from an undetermined common ancestor that apes also evolved from.

[@LawnXMowerXGaming]

@@LordVader1094 sharks are fish and humans are apes. Our ancestors were apes too

[@LawnXMowerXGaming]

@@LordVader1094 sharks…are fish? Like, are you trolling or what? Also, humans are apes and so were our ancestors. The class of animal that we classify as apes has been around for 25 million years while the earliest human ancestors diverged from the rest of the apes around 6 or 7 million years ago

[@vond5829]

Motion acting is such a cool job

[@ValGursky]

This Man convinced me that evolution is real

[@draco_1876]

HE PLAYED HULK AND ABOMINATION!! Wow this dude did it all.

[@smokejc]

He's really good at what he does.

[@ayushsoni9886]

Now he is doing vanar sena for Ramayana which is indian movie❤

[@yagsipcc287]

First thing I saw him on was LOTR making of he was showing the creation of how they done the goblins and how they had classes for actors and stunt guys how to be as an Goblins and other creatures.

[@granzon7396]

Woah so he's the one who do the 2009 Hulk and abomination mocap holy

[@MegaMik]

Man is living my dream.

[@letsrock12345]

His Physique even resembles an apes. And i dont mean thst negativly. His traps his chest and arms all are built very similar. Dudes a beast.

[@LordSeth-hf8ew]

I feel like everyone gets that promo material where he goes through the ape movements 😂

[@Hemphempmind]

Oh wow, what a career!

[@HopetrashSpeed]

love the ape stuff

[@alexkaen1701]

This man deserves all the awards, he has become Ape!

[@morosemarey]

this is awesome!

[@GregSowell]

Great episode!

[@Tunda2]

If that 7yo guy had structure in his life this could be him. Now he’s the quietest upstairs neighbor

[@Charles36.]

Big fan of this guy he great

[@matttheking1655]

True Legend!

[@jameseglavin4]

Geez that dining room scene was rough to watch

[@82566]

Very interesting

[@travisleabeck2572]

Where can I purchase a pair of arm extensions?

[@MrJayOkane]

It feels so good to not hear an AI voice. Feeling behind the words. And you're one of the best at it.

[@TheBackFocus]

Every script/narration is all me/my partner Kenny. Wouldn’t do that to you guys.

[@MrJayOkane]

The thought came about because I was doom scrolling YT shorts for 5 mins and my algorithm was all AI narrated. Then I saw you posted a video and watched. The difference in authentic sound. Especially when it's well done. Is huge. Felt great imo thanks

[@Apostate_ofmind]

while the ape performances are absolutely amazing, i especially loved his more subtle studies/performances, in the lord of the ring. Without him, its very possible all the species in the movies would just feel like humans, shrinked, taller, wider, thinner, with makeup on, but humans. Meanwhile with his performance and guidance, every race got its own 'footprint'. Instinctually making them all different.

[@yevanasvetya5486]

Damn Terry's Nope, noped me out

[@GigaGoose123]

Damn, my high school buddies would make a killing doing this. We were already professionals

[@lukeblythe6494]

Homies reverting back to default settings 😂😂😂

[@mindgraine]

he most to do TARZAN! BROOO

[@jessebeegee]

i need him so bad

[@matthemming9105]

Terry Notary is a genius. Every time I rewatch the Caesar Trilogy, Rocket becomes more and more my favourite - and that's saying something, given how much I love Maurice, and the tragically terrifying Koba.

[@TelUnlockChannel]

transformation was successful .even in his face

[@jumpyboi7784]

Terry No Terry

[@justinmoore8826]

Aye yo watch that tone with the hulk movie you know damn well you enjoyed it.

[@Margoth195]

1:29 wOw iTs aLmOsT LiKe hUmAnS ArE A TyPe oF ApE!

[@douglasfernandes5801]

I have this ability too, since i was a child. I almost can feel the animal in me and i can put they outside, i scared a lot os people with this hahaha. Is sad that i born in the wrong country.

[@justinpacheco540]

how dare u say norton hulk was forgotten thats the best hulk

[@Brainstrain]

If you wanna do this in real life, there are a lot of pet play events in Los Angeles.

[@TheBackFocus]

As long as it’s not just me and one other dude at his house being cats, that sounds like fun

[@BHMRmapache_ancestral_B5889]

🛐

[@Bob-jv4yf]

Sorry did he say forgotten Edward Norton film?

[@zayzay542]

Nightcrawler

[@dave14647]

Looks like he does have to worry about job security and ai

[@Margoth195]

1:00 given how terrible the hobbit films were, this is in no way a flex.

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

He’s hot!!

[@thorpe820]

All cop

[@paulkacinari2382]

Return to monke...

[@baronvonslapnuts]

What a wonderful day!

[@kriskquinn.68]

Why does this guy remind me of Shane Gillis?? 😂

[@Zeropadd]

🦧🦧🦧

[@smaariseth]

How dare this schmuck say "the forgotten Edward Norton Incredible Hulk" It's one of the best Marvel movies made

[@RiverRockRecords]

Lmao you think the Edward Norton Hulk is forgotten

[@danielbrown2303]

Demonic lunacy

[@LacosteTK]

I Heard This Is Supposed To Make Rich People Uncomfortable, But It's a Paradox On It's Own, This Kind Of Behaviour Would Make Anyone Uncomfortable And Im Poor/Below Avarage. And Let's Not Forget This Are Actors, They Are Acting As If They Are Ruch And Uncomfortable Which Kills The Whole Idea... If Someone Behaved Like This In a Restaurant, I Don't Care If You Are Rich Or Poor, You Will Freak Out As WTF??