Monster Man Series

[JustJimAZ]

So, what's your favorite thing from the series so far?
I am planning to use the foam techniques I saw Cleve use on his Godzilla suit to make the legs for my new gargoyle costume. I wish I knew what he used to coat that thing. It really looked great for a costume. Maybe he just used liquid latex?

I still think the biomechanical bug was the coolest build.

[STOLLOWEEN]

Here's the Devo video featuring work from the last episode.

Devo - Monsterman - YouTube

Devo - Monsterman - YouTube

[JustJimAZ]

Originally Posted by STOLLOWEEN

Here's the Devo video featuring work from the last episode.

That turned out really well! I do like the monster suit. I am going to watch that episode again to see what I can glean for my gargoyle 2.0

[Blackrose1978]

Was there an episode last night? Like usual I had to work the last shift so normally I catch the episode when it repeats at 11pm but in stead that total blackout was on instead.

[Johnmonster]

I've found that the show benefits from re-watching the episodes. It's easier to ignore the drama elements and focus on the builds on the second or third viewing. Some eye-rolling is unavoidable, but even the most jaded viewer will never match or surpass Constance for total incidental eye-rolling over a given episode. She's cute and seems to be pretty cool, but they focus on her reactions way too much. They probably consider her to be cast member with which the most viewers in the target demographic can relate, thus, the camera is on her a lot.

Being a (unproduced) screenwriter myself, I understand why a lot of the drama and tension is inserted. For example, in the episode with the exploding ant, Roy and Cindy apply hair gel to the ant while the rest of the crew hang back and wait. The client barked for time, they replied. I guess the client was going to turn into a pumpkin at midnight and it was 11:55? More likely they applied the gel at an appropriate pace, and the producers decided the scene needed to be "dynamic" so they made a big deal of how much longer it would take to do it.

In regards to the directors with whom the shop works, most likely the directors are told "Hey, this is reality television, the average viewer is kinda dumb- so act like a director and throw around director language, so they know what you are. Say 'It's a wrap!' People love that!"

All in all, I really enjoy the show and I hope it gets renewed. Good luck Cleve and crew, looking forward to more monsters!

[Sawtooth Jack]

I think the Monster suit redeemed the show and Cleve's ability in my eyes, that thing was amazing! I've always wanted to work with soft foam to make a costume, and that show really got my wheels turning.

I'll admit the mecha-bug was cool too, although I am still not feeling any connection/sympathy towards Cleve; when I do watch TV I watch it to wind-down, and all his eye-rolling theatrics are just a bit too over-the-top for me. I understand that's what "Reality TV" is all about, so it's not a slam against Cleve personally—I don't know him from Adam—it's more of my own unwillingness to deal with a TV personality that strong after my own hectic day at work.

[Draik41895]

Originally Posted by STOLLOWEEN

Here's the Devo video featuring work from the last episode.

"Every day is Halloween"

I like it!

[Slanks]

It looks like the future of the series is in doubt. A friend of mine who is connected to Cleve on LinkedIn received the email below. If you are a fan, you may want to send an email.

LinkedIn

cleve hall has sent you a message.

Date: 5/19/2012

Subject: MONSTER MAN: Season 2!

Once again, I beg your indulgence.. but if you could forward this message to all of your contacts I would be eternally grateful!

I NEED YOUR HELP! I NEED EVERYONE TO EMAIL SEASON2@MONSTERMANFANS.COM AND SAY YOU WANT ANOTHER SEASON OF MONSTER MAN. THIS WILL GO TO ALL THE HIGHER UPS AT SYFY. TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO EMAIL TWITTER YOUR FRIENDS TO EMAIL AND POST TO YOUR FACEBOOK TO EMAIL. IF YOU CAN HELP ME GET LIKE 10,000 EMAILS monster man WILL GET A SEASON 2.

Thanx,
Cleve Hall