Muppet Yoda vs. CGI Yoda

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2003-10-29 08:30pm

As well all know, the muppet Yoda was seen in Episodes I, V, and VI, the CGI for Episode II (and presumably III).

Which representation of the Jedi master has given you greater pleasure?

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-29 08:38pm

If this ain't gonna be the lopsidedest post since "Whats your favorite batman movie"

Okay, out of those of us who went to the theater to see AoTC, who didn't see people literally LEAP out of their seats and or Cheer when Yoda started his infamous whoopass scene with CD? *Raises hand*
I was a dumbass who instinctively jumped up and cheered. I couldn't help it. It just...happened.... The coolest lightsaber unsheathing EVER

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Ahh crap. I am once again slapped in the face...when will I learn?

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-10-29 08:43pm

The physical Yoda puppet from ESB is just easier to connect with. Of them all, I'd say that Yoda looks the most alive in ESB.

But the AOTC CG Yoda is really well done, and has some great moments, such as the medium close-up where he's glaring up with his head at a downward angle while parrying with Dooku. The way his expression works while he speaks is wonderful.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2003-10-29 08:57pm

AOTC Yoda > OT Yoda >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TPM Yoda

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2003-10-29 09:54pm

Chardok wrote:If this ain't gonna be the lopsidedest post since "Whats your favorite batman movie"

Okay, out of those of us who went to the theater to see AoTC, who didn't see people literally LEAP out of their seats and or Cheer when Yoda started his infamous whoopass scene with CD? *Raises hand*
I was a dumbass who instinctively jumped up and cheered. I couldn't help it. It just...happened.... The coolest lightsaber unsheathing EVER

_________edit_______________
Ahh crap. I am once again slapped in the face...when will I learn?

You remind me of a guy who, when anakin's arm got sliced off jumped out of his seat and yelled, "Look! It's a flesh wound!"

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-10-29 09:58pm

The TPM Yoda just looked wrong. The other Yodas were good.

dworkin · Post by **dworkin** » 2003-10-29 10:02pm

I vote for puppet Yoda. He won't crash as often.

KhyronTheBackstabber · Post by **KhyronTheBackstabber** » 2003-10-29 10:15pm

I voted for Muppet Yoda. CGI Yoda was cool, and they did a hell of a job animating him, but there's something about having Yoda physically there.

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » 2003-10-29 11:51pm

CGI Yoda. Kicked too much ass.

Agent R · Post by **Agent R** » 2003-10-30 12:14am

CGI, if only because I vividly remember the fight with Dooku.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-10-30 12:21am

The poll question makes it sound sexual.

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-10-30 12:45am

I vote for the puppet. I couldn't possibly fuck a virtual image.

Oops, I think I said too much.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2003-10-30 02:49am

Vympel wrote:The poll question makes it sound sexual.

Yes, coming from the guy who has a signature that talks about the Red Army being like sex. no, it was NOT my intent to make it sound sexual.

Sir Sirius · Post by **Sir Sirius** » 2003-10-30 05:30am

The muppet. It just seemed more real then the GCI version.

Warspite · Post by **Warspite** » 2003-10-30 06:14am

The muppet Yoda. The animators never managed to get that plastic-look off the CGI Yoda, it seems he's always "moisturised".... the again, 800 years does that to a skin. (Hum, how much would he spent in beauty products?)

Darth Mall · Post by **Darth Mall** » 2003-10-30 01:38pm

the muppet in all scenes but the CD fight scene

Iceberg · Post by **Iceberg** » 2003-10-30 05:51pm

<tasteless joke>The Muppet gives a better hand job.</tasteless joke>

YT300000 · Post by **YT300000** » 2003-10-30 08:18pm

Warspite wrote:The muppet Yoda. The animators never managed to get that plastic-look off the CGI Yoda, it seems he's always "moisturised".... the again, 800 years does that to a skin. (Hum, how much would he spent in beauty products?)

??

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2003-10-30 08:23pm

Darth Mall wrote:the muppet in all scenes but the CD fight scene

Yeah, my thoughts too. Also, the first hints of the CG Yoda came during the first five seconds of Yoda's talk with Obi-Wan on Naboo at the end of TPM.

Drooling Iguana · Post by **Drooling Iguana** » 2003-10-31 12:33am

Well, technically the CGI Yoda was better than the puppet Yoda. It simply did things that the puppet Yoda could never have done, and was only identifiable as a CGI character due to that very fact. On the other hand, the CGI Yoda, while very impressive, already has some serious competition from other CGI characters (such as Gollum in The Two Towers) and will probably be completely surpassed in a few years' time, while the puppet Yoda still stands as one of the greatest, if not the greatest puppets in the history of cinema. Tough call, really.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2003-10-31 01:04am

Drooling Iguana wrote:Well, technically the CGI Yoda was better than the puppet Yoda. It simply did things that the puppet Yoda could never have done, and was only identifiable as a CGI character due to that very fact. On the other hand, the CGI Yoda, while very impressive, already has some serious competition from other CGI characters (such as Gollum in The Two Towers) and will probably be completely surpassed in a few years' time, while the puppet Yoda still stands as one of the greatest, if not the greatest puppets in the history of cinema. Tough call, really.

Yeah, he's certainly as well known as, say, Howdy Doody and Kermit the Forg.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2003-10-31 01:55am

Howdy who?

Isolder74 · Post by **Isolder74** » 2003-10-31 02:36am

Howedar wrote:Howdy who?

Well he was the star of a early children's TV show of the same name. He was a marionette type thing and is the character that Toy Story's Woody was based on.

This really dates me doesn't it since I know who Howdy Doody is. I am also a History buff so that might exonerate me on that.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-10-31 03:51am

I like the muppet, just felt more real.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-10-31 03:56am

Howedar wrote:Howdy who?

Christ, you've never heard of Howdy Doody?