Muffin Puppet and a new video project!

David DeMattia · January 2017

I built a muffin puppet and am using it as the announcer for my video podcast. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/McZh14In_Ko

Chris Ellerby · January 2017

Great work on the puppet! I'll be sure and checkout your podcast. Feel free to share podcast updates with the community here.

/Chris

David DeMattia · January 2017

Thanks @Chris Ellerby . I've been sketching out designs for an animatronic muffin with eyebrow and a rocking motion. Please do check out my podcast!

David DeMattia · February 2017

Well, my wife and I so enjoyed BJ's foam puppet DVD's that we decided to make a little video project. It will center around a muffin and cupcake couple (along with their cat). I'll post the construction project here.

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It Begins

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Jane carving here cupcake whilst BJ looks on.

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Finished sanding.

David DeMattia · February 2017

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Muffin cat for the muffin family

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Set under construction

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Table, Lamp and @Bj Guyer

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Testing camera distance and angles.

David DeMattia · February 2017

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More angle tests. Next, Upholstery!

David DeMattia · February 2017

https://youtu.be/cy7Y-x3D32w

Here is a very rough test shot.

David DeMattia · February 2017

Here is an Episode of Mondays WIth David highlighting puppet construction and other tomfoolery.

https://youtu.be/pIUC3UzJ-Kk

Chris Ellerby · February 2017

That's awesome that you guys have taken the muffin idea and ran with it!

/Chris

David DeMattia · February 2017

Thanks @Chris Ellerby ! Jane just finished upholstering the chairs and carpeting the set. Also, our new camera came today so no more smartphone shoots! We will have a range of REAL lenses!

David DeMattia · February 2017

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Bottom floor of living room set.

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Upholstered chairs are finished!

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Murray checking out his new chair

David DeMattia · February 2017

Carpet done and puppets seem to like the chairs.

David DeMattia · February 2017

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My Production Assistant waiting to chew on the table, again.

Chris Ellerby · February 2017

The natural weathering and distressing of props by feline is a closely guarded industry secret.

/Chris

David DeMattia · February 2017

We have to lock up everything at night we build in the house or she plays or chews on it. The script is done and just waiting on our NEW CAMERA to shoot it!

Muffin Puppet and a new video project!

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