How to Produce Miniatures Tabletop Cinematic Scenes. Lighting tips. Photography tips.

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Go behind the scenes with Nick and learn how we set up those beautiful cinematic scenes you've seen in our videos.
If you want to support our efforts and join a community of likeminded fans on Discord please consider becoming a patron. / playontabletop
We are first and foremost fans of miniature tabletop gaming and the universes associated with the games we play. We are fans of the lore and stories. Thus, we enjoy the process of seeing those stories come to life on the tabletop.
In this video you will get some camera tips, lighting tips, and composition tips that we help you understand our process and how you could achieve the same results. We hope this lets you enjoy your hobby even more and we look forward to hearing and seeing your stories come to life.
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  • @PlayOnTabletop
    @PlayOnTabletop3 жыл бұрын

    Early access to Drukhari vs Adeptus Mechanicus on Patreon now. Become a patron to join our Discord community and get early access to battles. patreon.com/playontabletop

  • @ordoyourmom-icusinquisitor5248

    @ordoyourmom-icusinquisitor5248

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any plans for bringing back Mr Initiative and his Waagh? I must've rewatched the Orks Vs Necrons BR half a dozen times now, that's how good it is. (I mean, even if you don't do another ork BR for a while I'm still going to watch your vids, you've earned it with what are easily the best of the whole content archetype on youtube)

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes we do! Maybe something a little bigger...? Apocalyptically bigger?

  • @caseyanders1601

    @caseyanders1601

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was a very awesome video! Thank you!

  • @RevanR

    @RevanR

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hate to be that Guy for asking : "Can you guys open channel membership?" You know not all people have access to patreon

  • @theezekarion164

    @theezekarion164

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking to get into doing battle reports with my many armies An was curious what are u recording with to get the high resolution an all the lights? If u don't mind me asking?

  • @grealalal
    @grealalal3 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the most visually appealing tabletop gaming channel!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! we work really hard at it.

  • @tomlavery6643
    @tomlavery66433 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Patron and I can say it’s worth every penny to become one yourself. Plenty of bonus content and you feel like you’re part of the channel. Let’s get the Manta!

  • @and_also_aaron3372
    @and_also_aaron33723 жыл бұрын

    Tycho's matte paintings are so cool. If this series keeps going, I'd love to see how he does it!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great Idea! Tycho is an amazing artist.

  • @ShadowCoH316

    @ShadowCoH316

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PlayOnTabletop gotta second this request! His work is fantastic!

  • @DarkDanegan

    @DarkDanegan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thirded!!

  • @boofon6399

    @boofon6399

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fourthed.

  • @dvhatenoname

    @dvhatenoname

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fifthed ?

  • @janiser4711
    @janiser47113 жыл бұрын

    Your extra effort is much appreciated! The 40 minutes format hits the battle report sweet spot. I am hoping to see some Adepta Sororitas on your channel soon ;-)

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fingers crossed!

  • @aaronm3795
    @aaronm37953 жыл бұрын

    Take a shot every time Nick fondles some faux smoke. EXPLOSIONS!!!!!!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeesh. Please don't die.

  • @J4ck1100
    @J4ck11003 жыл бұрын

    I really want nick to get the manta. I remember how hyped I got, when my dad bought me the dark imperium box I wanted to have for so long. So a few days ago, I made an account and became a patron

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nick does too...

  • @Flowfully

    @Flowfully

    3 жыл бұрын

    2:28 Nick is trying really hard to comprehend the size of the Manta, meanwhile Tycho is especially distracted by Nicks crazy antics! lol

  • @Dragon_Fyre
    @Dragon_Fyre3 жыл бұрын

    I would absolutely love to see more of these behind the scenes production videos.

  • @drewbakka5265
    @drewbakka52653 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is a harmony of beautiful camera work, great players and fantastic tactical comentary

  • @WaggerFiggot15
    @WaggerFiggot153 жыл бұрын

    I would REALLY love a series teaching these skills in depth . Excellent video !

  • @chrono254
    @chrono2543 жыл бұрын

    The cinematics are absolutely gorgeous and 100% add a lot to the videos

  • @fistfulofcolours
    @fistfulofcolours3 жыл бұрын

    It would be fun to see a Killteam game shot in a Sergio Leone “spaghetti western” style with closeups etc 😆

  • @jasonrojas3889
    @jasonrojas38893 жыл бұрын

    The only channel that does cinematic scenes, that is what makes u stand out!!

  • @11Bbq
    @11Bbq Жыл бұрын

    As someone who’s done videography for a lot of my career I appreciate the on set and post production quality you guys put into these BRs. The scale you work at introduces so many new complications that I truly salute your problem solving and effectiveness.

  • @ryanbrooks3432
    @ryanbrooks34323 жыл бұрын

    The quality of your guys videos proves it’s worth is, I always get hyped up from these cinematic shots. Your Battle reports are the best, hands down.

  • @DustinWebb82
    @DustinWebb823 жыл бұрын

    If you’re not a patron, this is the channel to become one. Worth every single penny!!!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is extremely kind of you to say.

  • @tobybennett4648
    @tobybennett46483 жыл бұрын

    Flavour win that Tau Nick is the "primary shooter"! Great video, really enjoy seeing behind the scenes and would enjoy more hobby videos like the board building video and this!

  • @e21big
    @e21big3 жыл бұрын

    cinematic is honestly one of hte biggest reason I love this channel

  • @snaithiusproductions8445
    @snaithiusproductions84453 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Thank you thank you thank you! I studied media production but have been out for years now after burning out in my final year. Since then, I've started a family and I'm hopeful of getting back into video editing and producing content again, much like this content. I hope that this series continues and if there's more useful videos or content available via your patron towards this then I'll definitely be signing up. Again, thank you. You have no idea how much of an impact this video has had on me, and I'm sure others.

  • @juliefinley2765
    @juliefinley27653 жыл бұрын

    I love and appreciate all the work you guys put into this. Your videos are so action-packed, fun, and never to long. I find it hard to watch a battle report that's 3 hours long sometimes. Your videos feel like it's a official sport and are so professional.

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! We try hard at it!

  • @matts6093
    @matts60933 жыл бұрын

    You guys are my inspiration for a lot of what I am doing with my stuff. I love the fact you guys provide sources for your terrain. The first video of kill team season had such great terrain I pulled the trigger on the company's necron setting. Keep up the amazing work!!

  • @dionrussell9681
    @dionrussell96812 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate these "the making of" videos you guys do. I've never had great success with lighting but this gives such better insight as to how to do it and be creative with it.

  • @figothikos1
    @figothikos13 жыл бұрын

    the quality and effort you put is evident in every battle report you produce. keep up the good work guys!

  • @danielwood5480
    @danielwood54803 жыл бұрын

    This was a really cool video and a great insight into the effort and cinematography you put into your videos! Love to see it! Thank you for your passion and for sharing it!

  • @GistoHead
    @GistoHead3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are absolutely amazing, your battle reports are always spectacular and entraining! I've been thinking about joining your Patreon for a while (being my first ever) and now I'm totally sold! Thanks for the endless amount of fun and the love and care you put in your work!

  • @csoul725
    @csoul7253 жыл бұрын

    I know that a lot of people are saying this, but I want to add my voice to it too. Thanks for all the work every single one of you put into the production of the show, it not only highlights how cool the hobby can be but adds some incredible value on top of it! I would much rather see a game of 40k in 40 minutes with the extra production, music, comments, etc. than a 3 hours battle report that is just some minis on a table and rolling dice. It really adds a flavor that I´ve never found elsewhere, so well done!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It means a lot to hear stuff like that! So encouraging.

  • @hal40k
    @hal40k3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely was initially attracted to your channel by the unusual production quality and agree the tabletop environment plus the cinematic army intros/outros bring a fantastic unique aspect to the game. THANK YOU for putting so much effort into those vids! :D

  • @Gaspingindeath
    @Gaspingindeath3 жыл бұрын

    You folks do a top notch job! I can't choose a favorite, but between you folks, Winters SEO and Tabletop Titans for battle reports (you all bring something different to the table), but I really appreciate the love of the game everyone involved in your team brings. Keep up the great work!

  • @IronNotWithin
    @IronNotWithin3 жыл бұрын

    Liking the video before watching. A video from you guys are always a blast!

  • @MiniatureGameMontage
    @MiniatureGameMontage3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! As a small content creator I take a lot of inspiration from you guys. For me you’re the gold standard. I appreciate everything you do

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well that’s kind! Thank you! We started as a small content creator too! Would love to see what you can do!

  • @AsuraiGaming
    @AsuraiGaming2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta say, I"m getting into Warhammer for the first time cause of this channel and it's always nice to see stuff like this cause I also enjoy taking videos and pictures

  • @pepethunder
    @pepethunder3 жыл бұрын

    3:45 "Some feel like it's not worth our time" Naaaaah, thats one of the most important aspects of 40k that you are capitalizing on. The aesthetic! You guys are an entertainment channel and that is part of the fun. It gets me inspired to see what you've built and I have gotten a lot of ideas from you guys. That argument is like a Marvel fan saying they should make the movies look less impressive. BTW, I have always wondered if there is a way to put a slight mist with dry ice and somehow project rain onto it to create a rainy battlefield. If anyone can figure out if its possible, its you guys!

  • @duhg599
    @duhg5993 жыл бұрын

    I’ve really come to associate “cinematic shots of well-painted models combined with slow/mid-tempo blues-based riff-driven guitar rock” with Play On Tabletop. You’re right, Nick, it really does get me excited to watch the game.

  • @christianholderith7611
    @christianholderith76113 жыл бұрын

    Your team does great videos, and it is great that you took the time to show players how to capture the magic that is your product! Keep it up!!!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @rx7886
    @rx78863 жыл бұрын

    Amazing insight into one of, if not the best battle rep channels in the community. Thanks so much guys. I get the feeling GW are busy taking notes from this for Warhammer+.

  • @ajspin2642
    @ajspin26423 жыл бұрын

    This is really well thought out and done so well. Keep up the good work. I like the fact yall put pride into your work and what you do its very refreshing.

  • @legionnaireminis
    @legionnaireminis3 жыл бұрын

    Love the behind the scenes videos and army showcases

  • @joejoyce1027
    @joejoyce10273 жыл бұрын

    Is that the Eye Of Terror I see? Well done sirs! The how to is just as fun as seeing the product of all the work!

  • @zano_korellio
    @zano_korellio3 жыл бұрын

    I've been learning on how to improve my videography and this is an awesome resource! I've been trying to record a Battle Report on my own, but a challenge is an understatement.

  • @calcifer3423
    @calcifer34233 жыл бұрын

    Oh my what a CRAZY video. So much learning stuff!

  • @Hail-Caesar
    @Hail-Caesar3 жыл бұрын

    I have waited for videos like this. the behind the scenes and making off, no one else does it, and no one does it as well as Play On Table Top

  • @livingcomments9585
    @livingcomments95853 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this! Thank you, so much for sharing your process with us. You all have come so far and it really shows. I definitely would love to see more videos like this or even behind the scenes. Play on!

  • @free2befree
    @free2befree3 жыл бұрын

    Y'all should have soooooooo many more subs. You guys have the best battle reps!

  • @pmmr2341
    @pmmr23413 жыл бұрын

    This videos give the battle reports a whole new level of apreciation and depth

  • @GreyGlamer
    @GreyGlamer3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! These are especially helpful for someone like me, who's just getting into filming batreps. And Tycho's matte backgrounds are beautiful! Thank y'all so much!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! looking forward to seeing what you create!

  • @francescogulisano2917
    @francescogulisano29173 жыл бұрын

    The sadness in your voice when you said "look, I found a use for the 8th edition T'au codex"

  • @ChrisCarter242
    @ChrisCarter2422 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that was really interesting. Big thanks. And i have to agree with you, the cinematics and especially the shooting sfx is what got me totally hooked to the show (in addition to the great people of course :D )

  • @jarzynek007
    @jarzynek0073 жыл бұрын

    Great, inspiring, informative. Thank you!

  • @fredericororiz6500
    @fredericororiz65003 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Its awsome to see people so passionate about something, your effort really shows, I started playng 40k because of you (even though its only on TTS). Keep up the great work you guys and Play On PS: the only thing that stops me from becomeing a patreon is that 1USD is worth 5 times my country coin (BRL), but as soon as the economy gets better or I get a good job I'll be patroning the hell outta you guys!

  • @miniaturebattlecinematica3829
    @miniaturebattlecinematica38293 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see the more detailed video that you talked about as I got really inspired by your kind of work for my own battle reports. This was an awsome video. And I too agree Cinematics is so important.

  • @DreamHound
    @DreamHound3 жыл бұрын

    You guys helped inspire me into tabletop and I really appreciate this tutorial.

  • @matiasyannuzzi9655
    @matiasyannuzzi96553 жыл бұрын

    This vid achieves that weird mix of inspiring me to do so much more, while at the same time filling me with contempt at my scenery.

  • @Ged____
    @Ged____3 жыл бұрын

    Love the effort put into these videos! Sometime I would love to see you guys show off a little bit of the editing process

  • @charleyedwards2121
    @charleyedwards21213 жыл бұрын

    al the way to the end this was awesome guys :) id love to see some kind of extended like campaign style series

  • @LouieLovesMinis
    @LouieLovesMinis3 жыл бұрын

    Love this type of content! You guys released this atthe perfecttime!

  • @jennyenjensmuller7186
    @jennyenjensmuller71863 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing a little of your magic.

  • @bellportbattlebunker4682
    @bellportbattlebunker46823 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @devileanblack
    @devileanblack3 жыл бұрын

    That is an awesome video that we needed. Thank you guys.

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ZarloSkald
    @ZarloSkald3 жыл бұрын

    Time to make Mini Machinima, so that GW at least would not immediately take it down

  • @matiasyannuzzi9655

    @matiasyannuzzi9655

    3 жыл бұрын

    GW: Is that a Double-headed Eagle symbol I see there?? DO U 'AVE A LOICENSE FO'DAT YA WANKA??

  • @sshim950
    @sshim9503 жыл бұрын

    Very cool; thanks for sharing

  • @orjnie
    @orjnie3 жыл бұрын

    Okey, that did it. Love what you guys do, and I dont want it to stop. Just went "supporter pledge" on patreon. And seriously, who wouldnt want the Manta? And hopefully in pure Nick fashion I want that thing to explode🔥

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @orjnie

    @orjnie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PlayOnTabletop no, thank YOU guys👌 for superb content!

  • @drrhino_
    @drrhino_3 жыл бұрын

    Love this, need to up my mini photo game!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see what you come up with!

  • @reinaldorodrigues8425
    @reinaldorodrigues84253 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!

  • @LegendsLore
    @LegendsLore3 жыл бұрын

    Great insight Nick! You guys give us so much motivation to keep going, to have a point of difference and to produce cinematic battle reports. It really does make a difference and I can appreciate all the hours invested in each one. Keep up the great work mate 👍 - Chris

  • @jareddavidson9725
    @jareddavidson97253 жыл бұрын

    Love this video I can’t wait till I get my own work shed and try some of this out

  • @mini-paintingpapa
    @mini-paintingpapa3 жыл бұрын

    Great walkthrough! Can’t wait to try it out tonight!!!!!

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have fun!

  • @moorecreativearts2544
    @moorecreativearts2544 Жыл бұрын

    I’d really like to see more production videos 👍

  • @gradymccormick2048
    @gradymccormick20483 жыл бұрын

    That is really cool. I have always wondered how you guys were able to make those beautiful set pieces.

  • @chopsunst
    @chopsunst3 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely top content, well done guys

  • @11679MRT
    @11679MRT3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool !!

  • @jwal2
    @jwal23 жыл бұрын

    Very very cool 😎

  • @jpxstudios
    @jpxstudios Жыл бұрын

    Its what brought me to your channel and really opened my eyes to the potential fun of warhammer. Now I am in up to my neck in space marines. thanks guys lol

  • @mini-paintingpapa
    @mini-paintingpapa3 жыл бұрын

    This! So hyped!!

  • @BB-pn2qv
    @BB-pn2qv3 жыл бұрын

    This was a great idea for a video

  • @Dat4bien
    @Dat4bien3 жыл бұрын

    9:51 that’s Nick’s codex for sure😂😂

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeep

  • @matiasyannuzzi9655

    @matiasyannuzzi9655

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can tell by the distinctive sound of his sould dying a bit while mentioning it.

  • @Dat4bien

    @Dat4bien

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@matiasyannuzzi9655 take a closer look bro, the right corner of the codex has his name on it

  • @fathurshaon123
    @fathurshaon1233 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as always. I would be devastated if, God forbid, GW decide to pull the plug on you with their new set of IP rules they spewed out recently. But then again, they might be impressed and you too, can get to join the grimdark Disney+ program. In any case, I have started backing up videos in case the storm hits :D

  • @chrishagerman1325
    @chrishagerman13253 жыл бұрын

    Very cool video!

  • @Phoenix_Dempsey
    @Phoenix_Dempsey3 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to see the Admech get their crap pushed in by the Dark Eldar, personally I'd live to see Harlequins eventually compose a full army on the channel

  • @professorkhepri
    @professorkhepri3 жыл бұрын

    Gosh darn it nick, you’re the only person to make me feel bad for tau in eight ):

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sigh.

  • @matiasyannuzzi9655

    @matiasyannuzzi9655

    3 жыл бұрын

    Until the 2nd Marines codex came out, they were doing pretty good in 8th.

  • @markhanson9508
    @markhanson95083 жыл бұрын

    Really cool video.

  • @hecatepetrichor9563
    @hecatepetrichor95633 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, very informative, thank you ! Your passion truly reflects in the quality of your videos. I'd like to see you try something with water, colored in oozy green.

  • @WillFromFinland1
    @WillFromFinland13 жыл бұрын

    Wow just what i wanted to see! Will def try these things out 👍 Ps. Nick you are so cool 😎

  • @FercPolo
    @FercPolo3 жыл бұрын

    POTT Battle Reports are so good it's only a matter of time before GW issues a cease and desist and just buys them. I hope it's for the best as these guys are amazing. Space Marine Steve would be the funniest thing officially supported by GW. And the improvement that would come to Tau from having an ACTUAL Tau named Nick on the team... GW, when you do this, do it right. Make the offer fat. GW Income, as pointed out by MajorKill, 270M per year, there is a solid 730M before a B, let's make some money GW. Content is king.

  • @samsolopeeps
    @samsolopeeps3 жыл бұрын

    This is very cool

  • @hooliganblack832
    @hooliganblack8323 жыл бұрын

    Really useful video. It would be interesting to see the differences between lighting the army shots and lighting the actual games.

  • @britabroadtw
    @britabroadtw3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see how much effort does into editing. You guys are a step ahead with the effects,.

  • @asdasd9174
    @asdasd91743 жыл бұрын

    Good timing with this, was dying to know how you went about this.

  • @johnmodlich530
    @johnmodlich5303 жыл бұрын

    I love what you guys are doing with the scoring! Keep it up! But I'm wondering if you've ever considered using fade effects on dead minis?

  • @iglusmulmus5171
    @iglusmulmus51713 жыл бұрын

    Nick, I do love you

  • @Weenmeen
    @Weenmeen3 жыл бұрын

    These clever boys I’m so proud of my clever boys

  • @fullfrontal2860
    @fullfrontal28603 жыл бұрын

    I think an interesting idea for a set up would be a WW1 setting with mist. For image reference, think of the movie “1917”.

  • @hadrienvesseron5321
    @hadrienvesseron53212 жыл бұрын

    I like how Nick labelled his codex as if someone would take it... Such a sad state in which Tau is. Hopefully 9th edition will show them some love.

  • @AndyEllusive
    @AndyEllusive3 жыл бұрын

    Oh is that all I need? 😆

  • @Kerlzzzz
    @Kerlzzzz3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info regarding the lighting, please can you now go tell the guys who filmed The Battle Of Winterfell :)

  • @Proiteus
    @Proiteus3 жыл бұрын

    What did you use for the explosion light, obviously a fire bulb but what was it hooked up to? Also what do you print your backgrounds on?

  • @Angel-zp8tf
    @Angel-zp8tf3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are on the next level of editing 🔥🔥🔥 where are you guys located ?

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Near Vancouver Canada.

  • @palloria1538
    @palloria15383 жыл бұрын

    Imagine a version of the battle reports where we get cinematics each turn showing whats happened with narration and effects to show things like shooting! probably would be over 40 mins but would be pretty cool at least I imagine it would be cool to watch and see who knows if it would actually turn out that way

  • @heidicalton4474

    @heidicalton4474

    3 жыл бұрын

    And add another 20 hours of filming and editing lol

  • @palloria1538

    @palloria1538

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@heidicalton4474 yeah it would take ages and probably wouldn't be worth it for them in the end

  • @jonathanrobertson95
    @jonathanrobertson952 жыл бұрын

    Would love to know what the backgrounds are painted on and what size is best

  • @BB-pn2qv
    @BB-pn2qv3 жыл бұрын

    What do you use for the smoke effects? Just cotton?

  • @JeanParisot
    @JeanParisot4 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Are those led strip/bulb lights specially designed for photography?

  • @PlayOnTabletop

    @PlayOnTabletop

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes they are!

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