SPECIAL EFFECTS VS. PUPPETS: Behind the Scenes Rivalry, Joe 90 and Advanced Technology

As the Supermarionation series of the 1960s progressed, a rivalry began to develop between the puppet and model effects departments. In this clip from 'Filmed in Supermarionation', original members of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's team remember the good-natured feud, discuss the creation of 'Joe 90' and detail the studio's use of a world-leading video assist system.
'Filmed in Supermarionation' is a feature-length documentary that tells the story behind the making of classic cult television series Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet, Supercar, Fireball XL5 and more. To see the full film, visit: century21films...
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Century 21 Films Ltd is a multi-faceted production company whose work spans drama to documentary, miniature effects to puppet shows. It was founded by a group of filmmakers who first collaborated on Filmed in Supermarionation, the story of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's hit puppet shows including Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet.
Since then, we have worked for a multitude of high-profile clients including ITV, BBC, Mammoth Productions, British Film Institute and the Halifax working on projects such Thunderbirds, Endeavour, Doctor Who and The Twilight Zone.
In addition to our regular filmmaking services, we specialise in ‘Supermarionation’ - the puppetry filming technique used to make shows like Thunderbirds and have collaborated with ITV repeatedly to provide specialised services. Our work has been featured on The One Show, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, BBC News, ITV News and Mastermind.
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[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was fantastic to watch and hear about all the background workings, that made the show so seamless to us viewers! Thank you to all involved! and R.I.P to those that have passed on! Sigh! Like my parents! One, lived to 95! We used to joke, that anything can happen in the next half hour!

[@BlackArroToons]

Joe90 was a unique series with advanced puppetry with realistic proportions. Great set designs and effects as usual. Thanks.

[@johnclay7644]

fascinating about the video assist and Arriflex (cost as much red cameras?) good dynamic titles for Joe 90 good interviews with Ken Turner, Alan Perry and Leo Eaton good clip.

[@OdeeOz]

More great Behind the Scenes information, from the greatest ERA of Kids & Young Adult entertainment. 👍👍 5👑🤠

[@mikesilva3868]

Whoa ❤

[@only257]

interesting

[@charlesforbin6937]

Why did the strings need to be 8ft. long? Anyone know?

[@century21films28]

The long wires allowed the puppets to be operated from a bridge that was clear of the set, allowing for a full range of lighting and camera moment below that would not have been possible had the puppeteers been working from a traditional height. This allowed for greater dynamism and creativity on the part of the directors, who could treat the puppet set as they would a live-action one.