In The Writers Journey, Author Chris Vogler says, “The Road Back marks a time when heroes rededicate themselves to the adventure. A plateau of comfort has been reached and heroes must be pried off that plateau, either by their own inner resolve or by an external force.” This is a turning point in the character … Continue reading The Next Adventure
Author: Robert K Maxfield
The Actor’s Tools
For over 30 years I have witnessed what actors go through to create characters. From where I’ve been standing, which is inches away, they use whatever available inside and outside tools they have to create an honest and captivating human. They are humans, after all, and they portray real people. So they have to be … Continue reading The Actor’s Tools
Illusions
People ask me, “Why are you so weird?”. “I’m not weird”, I say. “I’m just acting in an appropriate manner so as to incite an appropriate manner in you!” I go on to explain that life is filled with illusions. The Film business is built on creating illusions that captivate people. The absolute best teacher … Continue reading Illusions
‘The Boom Operator – A Conspiring Journey to Achieve Heroic Proportions’
From a crew member of the phenomenal hit AMC TV series, The Walking Dead, comes an inspiring book from one of the few people to witness the greatest survivor story ever told from mere inches away; the Boom Operator, Robert K. Maxfield. The Boom Operator - A Conspiring Journey to Achieve Heroic Proportions, includes his … Continue reading ‘The Boom Operator – A Conspiring Journey to Achieve Heroic Proportions’
Sound and Picture on The Walking Dead
This is an article I wrote for the January 2014 edition of Sound and Picture Magazine On The Walking Dead, it is common to have to make quick cues between the numerous and spread out actors in various scenes. “We work outside a lot on this show,” he explains. “The actors are typically spaced far … Continue reading Sound and Picture on The Walking Dead
About Me
Welcome to my website. I am so happy that you found something interesting enough about me that you decided to check a little further. If you spend just a little time on my site I think you'll see how much fun it can be to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a motion … Continue reading About Me
Blood, Guts, Gore…and Chiggers
How I came to work on the most prolific show in television history! Did you know that chiggers don’t actually burrow under your skin?! Nope, they actually grab onto a hair follicle, and inject a digestive enzyme into your skin cells. That ruptures the cells so that they can drink the fluid which has a … Continue reading Blood, Guts, Gore…and Chiggers
Atlanta IATSE Local 479 is in Good Hands
IATSE Local 479 is in good hands. Today I had the privilege to attend the Executive Board meeting here in Atlanta, as well as a portion of the General Meeting that followed. I have to say that in all honesty, I was impressed. Our leaders, President - Ray Brown, Vice President - Whit Norris, Secretary/Treasure … Continue reading Atlanta IATSE Local 479 is in Good Hands
Robert K Maxfield 