Comments on: In Memory of Mike Hopkins https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/ Art and technique of sound design Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:49:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 By: Belinda Trenaman (Price) https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3874 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:10:21 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3874 I was fortunate to attend the Oscar’s & Bafta’s with Michael. .. I was blessed with having shared a huge part of my life with him… we shared some wonderful years together. You will always be in my heart Michael…

]]> By: David Farmer https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3873 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:05:24 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3873 Hoppy you were a generous soul in ways I’ll continue to aspire to be. Be at peace brother.

]]> By: Arielle McGrail https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3872 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:14:50 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3872 Will Stowell’s comment describes exactly how I knew who Mike was. I never got to meet him, but I grew up watching the special features for LOTR over and over, to the point where I consider all of the crew stars as much as the actors. Those featurettes are the reason I’m in post production now, and it’s sad to think I will never be able to meet him and thank him for inspiring me so. 

]]> By: Tamara Johnson https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3871 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:06:56 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3871 In july of 2003, I travelled to NZ and had the good fortune of spending an afternoon with Mike. Being a HUGE LOTR fan, and sound designer/re-recording mixer as well, the films were an obsession with me. He was kind and indulgent. He was also very knowledgable and we discussed sound in great detail. His Oscar for Two Towers was sitting on his desk and he asked me if I’d like my picture taken with it. I said only if you’re in it with me. I’m so glad I have that photo sitting on my desk now.
RIP Mike. Your talents will be sorely missed.

]]> By: Chris Sinclair https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3870 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:25:50 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3870 Such sad news. Hoppy was a lovely guy above all else. A had few opportunities to work directly with him and my great sadness is that I never managed to catch up with him now that I have moved back to NZ.
I loved the way that his stutter would miraculously disappear when with angry or pissed. He also introduced me to Guinness when I was in my early 20’s, Is that a good thing?

]]> By: Marco Furlanetto https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3869 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:29:12 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3869 I totally share the thought expressed by Will Stowell.
RIP Mike.

]]> By: Will Stowell https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3868 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:11:01 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3868 I regret I did not know this man personally and will never be able too. As a kid, I grew up loving the Lord of the Rings movies with dreams of working on films as epic one day (Still my favorite movies and same goal). The post production parts in the extras helped inspire me to follow my passion in Sound Design. Such a talented team which looked to have had many hours of enjoyment. One day, I hope maybe I’ll be a nice sound designer who people love to work with. RIP Mike!

]]> By: Scott Leland https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3867 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:41:03 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3867 A true tragedy. Mike was a big inspiration to me and many others, especially his work on The Lord of the Rings. Thank you Mike!

]]> By: Tim Nielsen https://designingsound.org/2013/01/01/in-memory-of-mike-hopkins/#comment-3866 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:00:45 +0000 https://designingsound.org/?p=14588#comment-3866 My memories of Mike are of a man who was at once a force to be reckoned with, forceful and explosive at times, while also being at his core so nurturing, kind, and warm-hearted. I’m still in shock at his passing.

When I arrived in New Zealand to work on Lord of the Rings, Mike went far and beyond to make sure that I, and all of us who came there to work on the film, felt comfortable there. He showed us around Wellington, invited us into his home. He made us feel so very welcome there.

Mike clearly gave so many people in NZ their start, and so many will remain in his debt.

I took that photo back on Fellowship of the Ring, and as I was browsing through those old photos after hearing the news, immediately smiled when I saw it. I immediately remembered how Mike would tilt his head back as he laughed. And he laughed often, as did all of us who had the pleasure of working with him.

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