Comments on: Matt Yuricich, the passing of a Hollywood legend

By: NZPete

NZPete — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:18:26 +0000

I’m so glad my old photo tribute to Matthew was enjoyed by many. I was fortunate enough earlier this year to interview Matthew and put together his quite extensive and revealing oral history on his long career, the studio system and the diverse personalities of the special effects people Matt worked with – the results of which may be read as my latest (August 2012) article on NZPete’s Matte Shot blog.

Enjoy!

NZPete

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:29:52 +0000

So perfectly said Matt.

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:29:10 +0000

Yeah he lived a big and adventurous life…

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:28:17 +0000

You said it Dan… Were getting to that time in life where a lot of these great artists are starting to pass.. we have been most fortunate to have been touched by there talents… I haven’t heard about his work with the the counterweight,, What a cool story.

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:25:42 +0000

What a lovely story and I too am sorry for your loss of a good friend… I never heard about his WWII days and it sounds like you were able to witness a lot of great memories from a great man..

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:23:54 +0000

Thanks Buckaroo… he was a legend!!!

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:23:05 +0000

Old school required a much larger skill and so few possessed that talent.. I so miss the hands on artistry that once was.. Paintings, art, models, cloud tanks, motion control… CG is also a talent but I grew up with the old ways,, It’s like a generation gap with music, HAAA!

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:19:18 +0000

Hi Mickey, glad you liked this one.

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:18:27 +0000

You know Albert Whitlock’s paintings were the same way,, very loose but at that correct distance were sharp as could be.. I have always been in awe of Matte artists and have been very lucky to meet all of my favorites,, well almost I still haven’t met Mike Pengrazzio or Cris Evans.. How cool you got to see those paintings in person!!!

By: johneaves

johneaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:09:29 +0000

I didn’t know he did the 57-D flying sucer from Forbidden Planet till I saw that blog tribute!!!! That has always been a big fav.. he was a brilliantly talented man.