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Topic: "Alan Bean, Artist ~ Astronaut" DVD
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-15-2007 12:21 AM
Jeff Roth, director of the award-winning feature documentary The Wonder of it All, has announced the upcoming release of Alan Bean, Artist ~ Astronaut. This short-format DVD features an original, 32-minute documentary about Bean's Apollo-inspired art using footage shot inside his workshop. The DVD also includes a gallery of the artifacts that the Apollo 12 moonwalker uses to add texture and character to his paintings. |
astroborg Member Posts: 200 From: Woodbridge, VA, USA Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-17-2007 01:31 PM
The Bean DVD looks like a great item. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-18-2007 01:26 PM
I received mine and watched it yesterday. FANTASTIC! Thank you for producing this item which takes us inside the mind of Alan Bean as he considers his career path, changes careers and then produces his art. This really is an excellent DVD with commentary and visuals not available elsewhere.I've ordered two more copies as gifts for space friends - don't miss this it is really well done. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-19-2007 05:53 AM
How long is it and are there any 'special features'? Does it focus on Bean's career or more on his work in his artist' atelier? |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-19-2007 11:30 AM
I believe the feature is 32 minutes and I think there is some extra footage but I'm not sure, will check at home tonight and reply more.The main feature starts with Bean needing to make a career decision after Skylab - stay with NASA and move into Shuttle, or leave the agency for another field. His thoughts over this are appropriate to many people who consider career changes mid-life. After making the decision to become an artist, the body of the feature deals with his art and how he attempts to communicate his space career through his artistic career. |
nasamad Member Posts: 2121 From: Essex, UK Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 06-20-2007 03:24 PM
I recieved my copy today and have watched it already. It's a great doc that gives a real onsight into Bean's painting and his philosophy behind it. The extra feature is a productions stills slideshow set to music. |
CPCM Member Posts: 46 From: Spring, Texas, USA Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 01-11-2008 11:35 AM
I bought this DVD and greatly enjoyed watching the insight of how Alan Bean makes his artwork. Since I am not a reviewer, I found this review on Amazon that I thought was appropriate. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-10-2009 10:57 AM
Jeff Roth's Alan Bean, Artist/Astronaut will be featured as part of the National Air and Space Museum's new exhibition, "Painting Apollo" celebrating Bean's portfolio of Apollo inspired paintings.To celebrate, the DVD has been repackaged, as pictured below. Roth will be at the museum on July 18 and July 19 to sign copies. |
xlsteve Member Posts: 391 From: Holbrook MA, USA Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 06-10-2009 03:58 PM
I really like the new packaging. I will be sure to stop by while I am in D.C. and pick up a copy and say hi to Mr Roth. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-11-2009 01:51 AM
Same old DVD question: Region 1 of Region 0 (worldwide)? |
1202 Alarm Member Posts: 436 From: Switzerland & France Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 06-11-2009 03:26 AM
If you click on the link to the Amazon.com page on the msg above yours, you'll find: - Format: Widescreen, NTSC
- Region: All Regions
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CPCM Member Posts: 46 From: Spring, Texas, USA Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 06-11-2009 10:57 AM
I orderd mine through thewonderofitallfilm.com and was able to have the Director sign it at no extra charge. |
CPCM Member Posts: 46 From: Spring, Texas, USA Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 11-15-2009 11:19 PM
Does the first cover version mean that it is worth more? First edition books have more value so does this mean the same for DVD's? |
CPCM Member Posts: 46 From: Spring, Texas, USA Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 05-20-2010 11:34 PM
Has anyone seen any of these DVDs signed by Mr. Bean? |