R.I.P. Ray Harryhausen

[RyoriNoTetsujin]

I know some folks don't like the RIP threads, but this one was important enough to me to post.

Cinematic special effects royalty, he influenced several generations of movie-makers. Truly a legend in his field.

[ark_ader]

We all have to go sometime.

[opt2not]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ray Harryhausen at a Comic Con about 5 years ago, and he seemed to be in good health then.
As an animator, I approached him as a fan of his work, but also as a student in awe of a Master. He was very nice to me, and even after all these years, he was still really excited to talk-shop about animation in general, the industry, the quality of recent movies, and the future of Animation.

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Ray, and is one of the biggest highlights of my career.

I'm am really sad to hear yet another Animation Legend pass away.  But as arky said, we all have to go sometime. 92 years is long life, and Ray has accomplished so much for himself and the industry he so deeply influenced.

RIP Mr. Harryhausen, thank you for the inspiration.

[Le Chuck]

Yeah, I don't go in for the RIP threads myself by that man's work is so definitive he is definitely worth remembering.  He added such joy and wonder to my own childhood and I am happy to share his work with my children now and watch their eyes light up as brass Minotaurs row long boats and great Vultures carry maidens in cages.   

[Ken Layton]

Him and the Lydecker brothers were the three top special effects guys in the pre-computer days.

[danny_galaga]

I watched 'Spies Like Us' recently for only the second time ever, and was surprised to see he had a cameo as one of the doctors (along with Bob Hope). He wasn't young then, so I am surprised to hear he has only just passed away. A legend, and celebrated in his own life time. You can't hope for more than that (",)