A unique photo: the men behind the art of Bond.
RustiRoyale
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In 2003 I had the honour of studying art direction at Pinewood Studios under Terry Ackland Snow. Now although i don't work in the film industry (i work on private commissioned artwork.)My experience there taught me the discipline needed.
While i was there we had three distinguished guests come to visit Terry, Les Tomkins, Peter Lamont, and Ken Adam.
While they were there i hit on the idea of taking their photo. i asked terry for permission and he liked the idea. So i took out my camera and took the snap below.
While setting up the shot ken Adam accidentally spilt his cigar ash over me and the next 20 seconds had him brushing me down and apologising! We all had a giggle with that!
Terry asked me for four copies of the photo. And i sent him them. Ive been told that the photo is unique. That the four of the best art directors/production designers ever to have existed have never been photographed together. Three of whom have worked on Bond films. These photos are now framed and all the men have one each. I'm honoured to be in the position to do this and to meet 4 incredible artistic talents.
from L/R
Terry Ackland Snow: Living Daylights, Batman, Aliens.
Les Tomkins: Eyes Wide Shut, Full Metal Jacket
Peter Lamont: Casino Royale (06) Brosnan Bonds, Titanic, Aliens.
Ken Adam: The man behind the Bond look, Dr No, Connery Bonds, Moore Bonds, Madness of King george etc.
Photo is Copyright(c)
While i was there we had three distinguished guests come to visit Terry, Les Tomkins, Peter Lamont, and Ken Adam.
While they were there i hit on the idea of taking their photo. i asked terry for permission and he liked the idea. So i took out my camera and took the snap below.
While setting up the shot ken Adam accidentally spilt his cigar ash over me and the next 20 seconds had him brushing me down and apologising! We all had a giggle with that!
Terry asked me for four copies of the photo. And i sent him them. Ive been told that the photo is unique. That the four of the best art directors/production designers ever to have existed have never been photographed together. Three of whom have worked on Bond films. These photos are now framed and all the men have one each. I'm honoured to be in the position to do this and to meet 4 incredible artistic talents.
from L/R
Terry Ackland Snow: Living Daylights, Batman, Aliens.
Les Tomkins: Eyes Wide Shut, Full Metal Jacket
Peter Lamont: Casino Royale (06) Brosnan Bonds, Titanic, Aliens.
Ken Adam: The man behind the Bond look, Dr No, Connery Bonds, Moore Bonds, Madness of King george etc.
Photo is Copyright(c)
Comments
Thanks for posting it, {[] ...and a belated welcome to AJB!
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
that's one hell of a shot you've got there!
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