Flat Eric?

[larz]

I can usually figure out how stuff was done, and this type or performance is way different than your usual puppet stuff, so CGI and post production could be the answer…

I was sent this clip and instantly loved the puppet. I guess I've lived under a rock as this is the first time I'd heard of Flat Eric built by Henson's shop. His hands and arms are quite maneuverable. Were the arm rods removed in post? I imagine the hand/fingers could be cable pulls.

Just trying to learn more, if anyone here knows!

 

[rickly]

Yep, digital rod removal. Notice that at least in THIS Flat Eric thing, all the shots of Eric where his hands are moving are locked shots - that is, the camera is not moving. Really easy to do rod removal without camera moves.