Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The Magic of Harry Potter and one woman's imagination
I am truly a child at heart and yesterday I was like a big kid in paradise when I travelled to Leavesden studios to WB studios to the Harry Potter studio tour. Kids big and small came from all over the world, some kids in their hog warts uniform to walk through the Great Hall, down Diagon Alley and to sit on the Knights Bus. What thrills me most is that all of these things are a translation of one woman's story. That set makers, costume designers and prop people,( technical terms I am sure) with their creative talent produced creatures, sets and the most amazing special effects that will be remembered for generations. Absolutely amazing and gives me goose bumps when I recall it. The limitless nature of our imagination is really something to behold, and seeing a series of books translated into movies with such intricate details - well it blows my mind. Magic is real after all ( as if I ever doubted it)