08-04-2006, 06:22 PM
Quite right Virilius.
In fact, I'm not sure cost was the major factor here. I know that it is on all film production however...
This time I think they opted for their current helmet because "they" thought it looked more authentic, and therefore more 'Roman' that the more historically accurate Montefortino style.
If your frame of historical reference is from Roman Hollywood then rectangular Shields and 1st century helmets are more iconic and just "seem right" to the production designer despite what the books or the experts might say.
Oh well -- it is a sword and sandal soap opera, we can expect more, we can hope for better, but I fear we must be content with less.
At least for the time being...
:wink:
Narukami
In fact, I'm not sure cost was the major factor here. I know that it is on all film production however...
This time I think they opted for their current helmet because "they" thought it looked more authentic, and therefore more 'Roman' that the more historically accurate Montefortino style.
If your frame of historical reference is from Roman Hollywood then rectangular Shields and 1st century helmets are more iconic and just "seem right" to the production designer despite what the books or the experts might say.
Oh well -- it is a sword and sandal soap opera, we can expect more, we can hope for better, but I fear we must be content with less.
At least for the time being...
:wink:
Narukami
David Reinke
Burbank CA
Burbank CA