My first Universal Studios tram tour
The cliche is, you have to look a horse in the mouth before you buy it, but what about eyes?
That’s my favorite still from going through the tram tour. The “black eyes” made me laugh so hard, Travis was afraid that I might drop my camera in the water as we went through the tour.
Before my trip, my pals told me that a visit to Universal Studios was a must.
The second must was the studio tram tour.
As I was waiting in line with Travis I wondered,
“Wow. The trams must be going through sound-proof tubes through all sound stages so we could see what’s going on live on set.”
I really wanted to see the latest equipment on several sets.
I wondered if anyone was currently shooting with the RED camera yet, or what kind of cameras they used to shoot for broadcast?
Well, after all that anticipation, it turns out that it was a studio tram tour…
Maybe I was expecting a bit too much. After all, Vancouver is North Hollywood and often times residents walk by shoots happening around various areas in Downtown Vancouver. (See current list of films, updated regularly at BC Film Commision >)
We were guided through a vast history of movies that were shot on the various areas of the Universal Studios lot. With sound stages, there were also many exterior sets all around.
Our guide was delightful and fun.
The various ‘closed’ off sets meant for the tour were entertaining.
I think I focused too much on the fact that the cast for the tour were right on timing, and the mechanical props, like when the truck exploded in the underground subway set.
I admit, it’s such a zany idea to have an amusement park built right into a studio lot.
I wonder if crew members get sick of the rides, as I did when PNE started up every summer as I worked at Hastings Racecourse upstairs in the TV department?
Snapshots around the Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios
The Simpsons...
Continuing with my photos of my Universal Studios trip back in January 26th, 2009.
As soon as our tour group got through the entrance, we ran straight toward the Simpson’s ride toward the back part of Universal Studios.
I snapped some pictures of the Marge and Homer Simpson mascots on our way to the ride, but we hustled over as fast as possible.
I was excited entering through Krusty’s mouth and into the long winding waiting area, which luckily there was only three people ahead of us.
The safety instructional video was hilarious and we felt queasy after got off the simulated ride.
We sat in a car, which then lifted us up to a giant screen, and I the car jostled around like crazy.
I think the graphics on screen made me feel really queasy as I our car tilted to every turn we made.
Simpsons and Duff Cans of energy drink
I missed the time when all the 7-11 around the States and one in Coquitlam, BC were decorated like the Simpsons’ Quik-E Mart. The merchandise store was fully branded as another Quik E Mart by the ride and had so much stuff. Too bad that the Duff cans did not have beer in it, I guess it’s energy drinks from now on.
March is nearly here
Hulk SMASH!
It’s already the last week of February.
I wonder why February always has to have only 28-29 days, depending if it’s a leap year or not….
Going through HDR processing for the Hulk Statue photo, the bright green reminded me of St Patty’s day coming up soon.
CelticFest has made a couple of big changes for the annual Patty’s day parade.
It’s always held on the Sunday closest to March 17th, when St Patrick’s day usually is.
This year it’s on Sunday March 15th, 2009 and it starts at 11:30AM.
The other big change is that the parade route is along West Georgia Street in Downtown between Broughton and Howe, which is about six blocks.
More info is posted on the CelticFest Vancouver site , with the picture of the parade route.
Wouldn’t it be funny that we would find someone dressed in a Hulk costume walking in the parade.
Talk about being green…
Mellow Yellow I fear not
POW!
I going to do my best and continue to go through and process my photos from my visit to LA and Anaheim last month. All three days of Disneyland are posted, now comes my visit to Universal Studios and Downtown LA in the next few posts.
I had some fun with “punching up the yellow” of this yellow taxi cab that is part of the “New York-themed” set in Universal Studios. Whoo, that’s bright!
More to be posted.
Rest of Disneyland photo editing
Minnie and her dream home?
Finally went through all the photos from my third day of visiting Disneyland.
I processed three more of my favorite poses of the statues by the Disney Castle.
I added three more additions of Minnie, Donald and Pinocchio to my Disney Flickr set.
The next stop, I’m not sure if I want to go through my pictures of the boxing match between Margarito and Mosley at Staples Center or my visit at Universal Studios.
Hmm… we’ll see.
