Melonpool

About this original series

The behind-the scenes adventures of the making of a major motion picture ... with puppets.

Category
Comedy
# Episodes
14 episodes
Rating
TV-UN

Episodes of Melonpool

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  Captain's Chair Test
  
  Here's a quick test of the new captain's chair (pre paint job and pre upholstery). We also did a lot of work on the two back panels -- you may be able to get a glimpse of them as well.
  - Release date
    
    Aug 30, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    00:37
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  Return of the Killer Pencil (1989)
  
  A kid unknowingly unleashes the destructive power of a possessed pencil, hell-bent on killing everyone it comes in contact with -- while refusing to stay sharp!
  - Release date
    
    Aug 16, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    17:13
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  The Railroad
  
  Recently uncovered, this 1993 epic silent film was created by Erik Przytulski (puppeteer of Ralph) and myself as a class project. Filmed at the same park as the original Melonpool movie, we entered it into the Del Mar Faire and won third place! We consider it a loving tribute to the work of Sir Charles Chaplin and all of the men and women of the silent age.
  - Release date
    
    Aug 10, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    08:12
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  Ralphie/Ralph Eye Test
  
  A quick test showing the new eye mechanism for the Ralphie Puppet. Inside his head is a string with a little ring on it that when pulled with the puppeteer's middle finger, causes the eyelids to move down. There is a spring return which makes the eyes go back to wide open when the ring is relaxed. The same mech will be used in the other version of the puppet, wired a little differently. His eyes will start in the down position and when the ring is pulled, his eyes witll go wide open. Otherwise...
  - Release date
    
    Apr 2, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    00:07
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  Bridge Progress 9/19/10
  
  A few quick shots of the Bridge set as of Sept 19, 2010. Melonpool characters ©2010 STEVE TROOP. Music "Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful" ©2001 PRETZYL MUSIC. Check out our film's facebook page!
  - Release date
    
    Sep 21, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:09
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  Bridge June 7, 2010
  
  An in-progress video of the new puppet set. I suppose it's a good sign that there's so much of it now, that I can't photograph all of it in one shot!
  - Release date
    
    Jun 7, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    00:26
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  Ralph Improv
  
  The cast of "The Melonpool Movie" check out the Bridge for the first time in 15 years. Erik Przytulski (as Ralph) improvs as Roger Przytulski (Sam) and Chris Gleason (Sammy) help out as we all prepare for "Melonpool: The Motion Picture!" Video by Official Melonpool Photgrapher Greg Skinner.
  - Release date
    
    May 17, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    00:26
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  Lens Test
  
  A test of the new bridge set using a widescreen lens. Obviously, Mayberry has been hit with some kind of stasis beam (or, he's asleep with his eyes open again) as Ralph tries to figure out what happened.
  - Release date
    
    May 10, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    00:40
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  Door Tests
  
  A couple of tests of the new set's doors for Melonpool: The Motion Picture.
  - Release date
    
    Mar 21, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    00:25
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  Sam Takes Long Beach
  
  Sam T. Dogg explores everything the Long Beach California has to offer… at least as far as he’s concerned…
  - Release date
    
    Feb 5, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    03:55