11-04-2006, 01:54 PM
I dont think that is Narakumi is suggesting at all. the general publics perception of a roman is a crested helmet wearing cuirass soldier, with red cape.
Movies go for what creatively will work, and importantly sets the tone of the movie itself.
ie; Gladiator, armour is all dark, fits in with the ruggedness and darkness of Germania..creates a morbid, mysterious, barbaric atmosphere.... look at the final scene. Commodus in full white armour...contrast. even his praetorian guard are in all black!
What historical reference said this colouring even existed.
The Passion; they wore dark leather segmentata, soldiers, drunken, evil, blend into the rugged, stone backgrounds that the movie is set in....what stands out...the main character in a light garment.
Julius Caesar: the soldiers here seem to have a Coolus/Weisenau cross designed helmet which was similar to the one in the Passion...
I think its dangerous to spend so much thought on why ro how the historical corrctness in movies is attained because movies, where and how they are shot; the costumes are all designed to create a mood....this is o obvious in the start of Gladiator where it is all dark, wet and cold, teh soldiers are all wearing dark clothing and armour because it create sthat sense of the dark side of the war against Germania....this is in stark contrast to when we see Maximus wandering through the brightly coloured wheat fields of his home....its cinematography....it creates a mood....it creates what the director wants us to feel......
So to say, that the consultant was half backed is unfair. as we have said throughout this thread, the director and producers have the final say no matter how incorrect it may be.
Unfortunately, many people sit and watch a movie, come out and say "Wow that was great...." the movie was able to capture the true essence and captivate the audience but more often than not, costume design, backgorunds, colour tones and music after often looked over.....or worse, they dont even register in the viewers mind as having been designed in such a way as to help create and be captivating.
we all cant be creative....but we all can critique it.....credentialled or not.
Movies go for what creatively will work, and importantly sets the tone of the movie itself.
ie; Gladiator, armour is all dark, fits in with the ruggedness and darkness of Germania..creates a morbid, mysterious, barbaric atmosphere.... look at the final scene. Commodus in full white armour...contrast. even his praetorian guard are in all black!
What historical reference said this colouring even existed.
The Passion; they wore dark leather segmentata, soldiers, drunken, evil, blend into the rugged, stone backgrounds that the movie is set in....what stands out...the main character in a light garment.
Julius Caesar: the soldiers here seem to have a Coolus/Weisenau cross designed helmet which was similar to the one in the Passion...
I think its dangerous to spend so much thought on why ro how the historical corrctness in movies is attained because movies, where and how they are shot; the costumes are all designed to create a mood....this is o obvious in the start of Gladiator where it is all dark, wet and cold, teh soldiers are all wearing dark clothing and armour because it create sthat sense of the dark side of the war against Germania....this is in stark contrast to when we see Maximus wandering through the brightly coloured wheat fields of his home....its cinematography....it creates a mood....it creates what the director wants us to feel......
So to say, that the consultant was half backed is unfair. as we have said throughout this thread, the director and producers have the final say no matter how incorrect it may be.
Unfortunately, many people sit and watch a movie, come out and say "Wow that was great...." the movie was able to capture the true essence and captivate the audience but more often than not, costume design, backgorunds, colour tones and music after often looked over.....or worse, they dont even register in the viewers mind as having been designed in such a way as to help create and be captivating.
we all cant be creative....but we all can critique it.....credentialled or not.
Rubicon
"let the die be cast "
(Stefano Rinaldo)
"let the die be cast "
(Stefano Rinaldo)
