Puppet Nerd's video: Puppet Tears ep 056 Matt Vogel on Kermit Big Bird the Muppet legacy

Cheers to Puppeteers continues as we chat with Muppet performer Matt Vogel. You know Matt for his starring role as Constantine in the 2014 film Muppets Most Wanted and for performing several legacy Sesame Street and Muppet characters, including Big Bird, Count von Count, Uncle Deadly, Floyd Pepper, and Kermit the Frog. He has a new podcast called Below the Frame where he interviews puppeteers and others in the Muppet Universe. Tune in as Matt shares his journey - from an early love of The Muppet Show, getting to Sesame Street to understudy Caroll Spinney as Big Bird, and eventually getting cast as Kermit in 2017. We also discuss the importance of a puppeteer's acting background, how he approaches directing puppets for television, and his process of taking on an established character. PLUS: we'll learn about some of Jerry Nelson's favorite video games. For show notes and episode highlights, visit PuppetTears.com/MattVogel Release date: September 16, 2020 Edited by Matt Bowen Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity Learn about the Evolution of Kermit the Frog! https://puppetnerd.com/the-evolution-of-kermit/ Join the Facebook Group! "Kreutinger Puppets - Tutorial Q&A" https://www.facebook.com/groups/1514504458635063/ Also, check out the “Puppet Tears Podcast” In the podcast, we talk to assorts of puppeteers and puppet builders from the industry. We talk about on puppetry from tips on building puppets to the business side. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYjVOvIFYr9J5vFgNO3XUMO6F0COLaXj LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/KreutingerPuppets/ -- https://www.instagram.com/adamkreutinger -- https://twitter.com/AdamKreutinger Foam: www.foamonline.com Cube & Rectangular Foam Type: Dry Fast (2.15 lb) Firmness: Medium Length: 24 inches Width: 48 inches Height: 1 inch About the channel~ I am a maker/performer. I primarily work on projects using puppetry but I also do projects that are fashion design, cosplay, costuming, set building, and much more. On this channel, I have building videos, Shop Tips, time-lapse build etc. SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/user/Kreuam28?sub_confirmation=1 If you're a maker or puppeteer yourself and you have ideas of what you would like to see on this channel please comment below. I'd love to have you subscribe and join us! FREE PATTERNS: "Puppet Building" http://www.adamkreutinger.com/ MY CAMERA GEAR! Vlog Camera- Canon 80D: http://amzn.to/2rXB8wk On the Road Vlog Camera- G7 X Mark II http://amzn.to/2zftOPC Camera for Film Work- Canon 5D Mark III http://amzn.to/2seOWWi Wide angle lens- Canon EF-S 10-22mm: http://amzn.to/2rMDY8U Favorite lens: Canon 50mm 1.2: http://amzn.to/2rhodn6 Mid Range Lens- Canon 24-70 2.8: http://amzn.to/2rhvTpl Main Mic- Rode VideoMicPro: http://amzn.to/2rXEHCJ Backup Mic: http://amzn.to/2s8XTzR The BEST Tripod: http://amzn.to/2rhkTsd Time-lapse and POV Camera- GOPRO Hero5 Black: http://amzn.to/2spjogb Recommended Camera starter kit: http://amzn.to/2r5E6O9 Music by Kevin MacLeod