Posted by Mark Davies-3 on
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/HD21-Report-tp1510259p1510293.html

--- In [hidden email], "montgolfier100" <airtime25@...> wrote:
>
> > Lorraine
> >
> > Firstly,I want to make it plain that no criticism is intended
with
> > regard to Fanderson,anyone involved in organising the event, or
any
> > of the guests.I also do not wish to take the shine off what
> obviously
> > was a very exciting and enjoyable day.
> >
> > But the fact remains,it is anchronistic for the studio itself to
> > prevent a small group of people on a very rare occasion,who have
> paid
> > a lot of money to visit the site,only then to unreasonably,and
it
> has
> > to be said rather pettily,order and restrict them.
> >
> > No one is suggesting crawling all over the studio,going wherever
> you
> > feel like ,snapping like mad.But clearly there was never any
danger
> > of that occuring.
> >
> > As I suggested a modest number of photos under the supervison
of   groups
> touring the studio. It also would put a great deal of
responsibility
> on the Fanderson organizers to supervise everyone. I would have
loved
> to have been able to take a few photos of J/K stages, "Harville
> Hospital" and even the water tower but, again, I respect that they
> (Pinewood studios) must have their reasons for such restrictions.  
I
> am glad that you clarified that you weren't including Fanderson in
> your criticism. I also realize that it is difficult, if not
> impossible, for some people to attend such events for various
reasons
> and I don't deny that it would be wonderful if they could see the
> pictures of the sites on the studio tour. Perhaps the best thing
> would be for one person or organization such as Fanderson to try
to
> get permission to take photos of these sites and clear them with
> Pinewood security and post them. Sounds like a lot of effort
though.
> Aside from some of the structures, I have to stress that the
> excitement of the tour came from actually walking the streets and
> being there. A picture of Goldfinger Avenue would be ok but it
just
> isn't the same.
> Lorraine
>
Lorraine

You've been very even-handed.Thankyou.

You could have easily ignored my comments or been critical of a lone
voice,expressing dis-satisfaction of an event I did'nt even attend.

I doubt whether they have caused ripples to the extent that would
prevent future events like HD21 taking place.I can certainly
appreciate why the day was a success and enjoyed by everyone
concerned.

The aim,as you have perhaps highlighted is to consider how such
events could be improved.

With this in mind, it is as well to appreciate, that Pinewood's very
existence depends on the Public interest and response to the product
it is so instrumental in helping to create.And in that context a
more open and engaging attitude towards ordinary people who admire
its place within the entertainment industry (and that includes me)
will certainly do it no harm at all.

May there be many more HD21's

Mark