Title: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 17, 2013, 12:17:27 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 17, 2013, 12:17:27 PM
Jon Sorenson, one of the miniatures effect artists on the set of Alien, has created a website called Recollections of Alien. The website includes a collection of his photos from the set and his own personal recollections (as per the title of the website!):
It’s a fantastic read and there’s some really cool shots of the miniatures in his gallery. Thanks to Hudson for the news.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: DemonicD13 on Aug 17, 2013, 02:13:46 PM
Post by: DemonicD13 on Aug 17, 2013, 02:13:46 PM
Awesome, thanks for the link. :D
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2013, 02:21:16 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2013, 02:21:16 PM
Fantastic, thank you for the link.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: ADC on Aug 17, 2013, 03:57:45 PM
Post by: ADC on Aug 17, 2013, 03:57:45 PM
Great site, some wonderful photos there.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: saintssinphony on Aug 17, 2013, 07:41:38 PM
Post by: saintssinphony on Aug 17, 2013, 07:41:38 PM
The craftsmanship on those miniature sets and the way they were shot is a testament to how amazing the first ALIEN was. It seems like everyone who contributed gave 100% on their jobs and the result is the movie we have. Thanks for the link I thought that was really interesting to see the models up close.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 17, 2013, 07:58:57 PM
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 17, 2013, 07:58:57 PM
The derelict sure doesn't look like it's sitting flat.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: saintssinphony on Aug 18, 2013, 04:50:40 AM
Post by: saintssinphony on Aug 18, 2013, 04:50:40 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 17, 2013, 07:58:57 PM
The derelict sure doesn't look like it's sitting flat.
Quite an angle isn't it? Didn't Ridley say it landed or something? To me this clear view looks more of a crash or a harsh landing. Nice pictures though. I love the detail we can see on the derelict, all those little etches and panels look cool.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: SM on Aug 18, 2013, 11:24:50 PM
Post by: SM on Aug 18, 2013, 11:24:50 PM
It landed.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 19, 2013, 12:33:50 AM
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 19, 2013, 12:33:50 AM
It looks like the prongs on the derelict model are curved upward.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: SM on Aug 19, 2013, 12:44:58 AM
Post by: SM on Aug 19, 2013, 12:44:58 AM
They are.
It's not the same as the Juggernaut which is more circular and 'flatter'.
It's not the same as the Juggernaut which is more circular and 'flatter'.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Hudson on Aug 19, 2013, 02:56:04 AM
Post by: Hudson on Aug 19, 2013, 02:56:04 AM
The coolest shots are the engine room. That miniature seems to be the most elusive thing ever. I don't remember seeing pictures of it anywhere and it lasts about half a second in the movie.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: SM on Aug 19, 2013, 03:21:53 AM
Post by: SM on Aug 19, 2013, 03:21:53 AM
Something to listen to while browsing. (http://www.alienexperience.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=57&Itemid=9)
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Xenoscream on Aug 22, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
Post by: Xenoscream on Aug 22, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
When do we see the engine room in the movie?
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Hudson on Aug 22, 2013, 03:28:42 PM
Post by: Hudson on Aug 22, 2013, 03:28:42 PM
Quote from: Xenoscream on Aug 22, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
When do we see the engine room in the movie?
Scene where Ripley's activating the self destruct.
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Xenoscream on Aug 22, 2013, 05:17:04 PM
Post by: Xenoscream on Aug 22, 2013, 05:17:04 PM
Ah that's right I can visualise it now, must be about time for a rewatch!
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: Darwinsgirl on Aug 22, 2013, 07:06:21 PM
Post by: Darwinsgirl on Aug 22, 2013, 07:06:21 PM
A thoroughly enjoyable read and a joy to see a part of ALIEN that is not usually available to the public (personal not commercial images).
The attention to detail of the ships in ALIEN goes way beyond nose cones,fins or blinking lights to create reality for the viewer.
Thank you Mr. Sorenson for sharing your personal photos & having the foresight to take pictures as camera's were not carried with us like wallets or watches then. For me...seeing the bell bottoms...beards & Afro's was a bit of time travel. (I had an Angela Davis afro at one point ;) )
5 stars * * * * * Mr. Sorenson!
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: ian.brumby on Feb 06, 2014, 10:06:10 AM
Post by: ian.brumby on Feb 06, 2014, 10:06:10 AM
Has anyone got any more details on this? No updates since the original paid-for pdf, and the recollectionsofalien.com website is now seemingly dead :/
Title: Re: Recollections of Alien
Post by: wmmvrrvrrmm on Feb 06, 2014, 12:12:47 PM
Post by: wmmvrrvrrmm on Feb 06, 2014, 12:12:47 PM
I've noticed that he's taken the site down and the Facebook page. I'll assume it served its purpose and he doesn't need it.
He's asking people to send him an e-mail for further updates. I'll PM you with the content of his post and email address to send it to
He's asking people to send him an e-mail for further updates. I'll PM you with the content of his post and email address to send it to