11:12 PM – Nolan’s glasses are back in play. Showtime is holding them in 11:49 PM Five minutes remain, according to Chris Hildreth. Nolan’s
hand, still looking intimidating even though the glasses have no lenses. glasses are back out of the mix. At this stage, the players enjoy making
quiet comments amongst themselves to break down a teammate’s pose
11:13 PM – Photographer Chris Hildreth tells the group there is still and draw a smile. Since they are removed from the group standing
“miles to go” before we are done. Looks like I was correct in taking the around the camera, they can drop inside jokes only they can hear.
over on 11:45. I’ve been around for a few more poster shoots than Kevin.
I already knew. 11:52 PM After eight rounds of poses and photos, Zoubs demands focus
from the guys. When you are 7’1” with a beard, people listen.
11:20 PM – It has been a long time since Jon established his perfect
pose. Debbie K reminds him to keep his chin raised confidently. He 12:04 AM Chris Hildreth takes the final shot and the shoot is a wrap.
does it, and there’s no doubt he will have one of the greatest spots
and poses in Duke poster history. With the players huddled so closely 12:07 AM About four hours after we arrived, Lance takes a look at the
around the table, you can tell the poster will show less background and finished product on the iMac stationed near the camera. “I dig it”, he
more of their faces. It is tough to come up with something unique and says, and the guys head back to campus. There is still much work to be
different each year, but it is obvious Mrs. K and Debbie have done it done on the production side adding effects and text, but our players’ role
again. in the process is complete until they see the finished product.
11:36 PM Chris Hildreth tells the group the shoot will be complete in 15 October 16 – Debbie shows our players a framed version of the poster
minutes “if we work together”. I think it is looking like this one will end for the first time during an afternoon walk-through for Countdown to
Monday, though. Craziness. The poster is revealed to the public later that evening at CTC.
11:40 PM A camera switch –- We are getting closer to the money shot.
The guys are enjoying the process and aren’t too focused on time, al-
DUKE POSTER ARCHIVE ONLINE:
though they are concerned with their watches showing up in the photo.
http://www.blueplanetshots.com/True-Blue/Posterized
Apparently, the guys believe they are rocking stylish timepieces.
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