This is the most inspiring thing I've ever seen. One guy in a garage, an hour in after effects, and you created a shot you could slip right into Blade Runner.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! ;)

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

3 жыл бұрын

@@sliceoflifefilm >>> Definitely impressive! 👍👍

@TheNathanBrand

7 ай бұрын

@@sliceoflifefilmyou’re talking so fast I’m having trouble keeping up I’m trying to learn here! 🤣 jk awesome job! 🤩

@MrXtronnick

15 күн бұрын

There is not enough likes to like this video this is the most amazing tutorial to make a movie scene

31:26 "And nobody will ever see them" perfectly describes visual effects completely.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

haha, yes...

@sporebryan2000

3 жыл бұрын

I felt it soo deep in my heart. Ye, that's true

@derPetunientopf

3 жыл бұрын

I dissagree. Even if most people dont actually notice most small details it still makes the shot subconciously much more convincing.

@pakde8002

3 жыл бұрын

I always told my clients nobody will see the details unless they're not there.

@pakde8002

3 жыл бұрын

@@derPetunientopf yes! the fine details are only noticed in their absence.

You taught me more about how movies are made in 30mins than the rest of the internet has in 20 years.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks!!!

@findingsolutions198

2 жыл бұрын

More than i learnt at móvie university

@Dr.W.Krueger

Жыл бұрын

That's just sad.

This is exactly how old-school special effects and miniatures guys used to make models and effects for big budget movies - nothing too fancy, just lots of various junk from everyday life and bucket-loads of creativity.

@EidolonSpecus

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda, yeah. But before CGI, people also worked with photo film instead of After Effects.

@MozTS

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget optical printers! (Argggghhhh i hated working with them)

@ediesedgwick4462

3 жыл бұрын

@Writer B.L. Alley Really? Wow!

@stevemuzak8526

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Almost all models in Star Wars are kit bash models. Same thing with original Blade Runner.

@ediesedgwick4462

3 жыл бұрын

@Jason Lee Barnett Oh, I agree! In-camera over CGI any day!

Two and a half years of film school in less than 35 minutes. Well done!

@jibicusmaximus4827

11 күн бұрын

that's good to know, i got no training and do similar things for fun, have done all my life in fact.

@jibicusmaximus4827

11 күн бұрын

that wasn't meant to detract from this talented guy obviously, i am not a pro!

Massive Blade Runner fan, this shot is better than most CGI shots these days, it feels so real, I always thought digital and practical effects would gel together, I hope there is a resurgence of practice and miniature effects in the future.

"It's little stories like that, that you want to tell, but no one will ever see them." Hilarious! This is superb and I appreciate the attention and love that was put into this. Too cool, sir. Too cool.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

haha thank you. yea I always feel like that when I work on details , who's gonna see that=?? :D

@lokiwartooth1138

2 жыл бұрын

Yo my Cajun brother. I'm in lake Charles lol

Thanks for making this 😍

Im obsessed with you guys! So innovative and brilliant! This is the POWER of imagination, dreams, determination. Most people complain about not having the right material, actors, money... doesn't matter.... just DO IT! There is always a way if you have the passion and imagination for it! Phenomenal job!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes!! We also go by the immortal words of Shia! JUST DO IT! ;) kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIyns6ORqMLHn5M.html

@pubdigitalix

3 жыл бұрын

I edit my original comment and ending this inconsequential thread. Acting does matter and a lot. Bad vfx are tolerable, bad acting no. Second, equipment show in these video exceed the pay check of one year of salary of many actors in the world. Then, money matter to. VFX are not made of good will and are very expensive. There are nothing in this video that show lack or constrain of resources. Use of recycle materials are really common in many artistic disciplines. Last, obsessive youtubers are always suckers. Have a nice day.

@xnetbug

3 жыл бұрын

@@pubdigitalix I believe what @mrKWJones meant was that not having actors (and other stuff) should not be used as an excuse. Of course acting matters but it should NOT prevent you from creating something.

@nicklaskowalski

3 жыл бұрын

@@pubdigitalix I think your getting your knickers in a twist based on a misunderstanding… The poster meant that you CAN produce SOMETHING whether or not you think you lack the means. Ingenuity, will and action will prevail whatever your means.

@xnetbug

3 жыл бұрын

His comment is all about positivity. Can't say the same about yours. We all know not everyone is blessed with the same opportunities...

Calling this fascinating would be a complete understatement!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

A comment like this makes us proud! ;)

This is what is meant do be FILMMAKING. you guys should open a "Miniature Film-making Company". MfC. Just like ILM for cgi.

Luka Hrgovic's One Day Builds: Blade Runner Buildings :D

@sliceoflifefilm

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah... Sounds familiar! :D

"We're going to do another fog pass where we create a rain effect!" KZread upload compression: "Nuh"

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

hahaaha, very true... You have to use your imagination with that one! :D

"I don't even know what this is, but it looks useful." The mantra of every physical effects artist.

@davidlean1060

2 жыл бұрын

That and 'now it looks interesting'. It works for them though. After watching these diaries and the short film itself, youtube sent similar recommendations my way. I have seen bigger, independent film making blogs and professional as they may be, they very often ignore the 'now it looks interesting' bit! These Croatian guys really have something special going on!

I just finished my writing. I had a crazy realization that I could 3D print my landscapes and buildings, etc. AND THEN I find this video. Phenomenal. I’m gonna go watch the movie now. Just absolutely opened up more creative avenues of approach

Wow! One day I want to give this a go.

@ianmclaren3585

Ай бұрын

Lloyd, you're a legend!

This is hugely inspiring. Thank you for keeping the magic of cinema alive and being willing to share all your secrets gained through what was clearly hours upon hours of hard work and trial and error. Might have to make my own miniature city now.

@sliceoflifefilm

4 жыл бұрын

YES, you definitely should!!! :D Thanks man! ;)

@jibicusmaximus4827

11 күн бұрын

it really is isn't it, a dabbled all my life but now i am sat here thinking of upping my game now! i also collect interesting packaging, it's like ocd, then one day i make something and realise why i kept it! also, yes, mate do it, make one, post a video if you want, i will watch!

@URBONED

10 күн бұрын

@@jibicusmaximus4827 I did in fact make a miniature for my film The Abduction of Nancy Watkins that you can find here on KZread. It’s not a miniature city but was still some fun!

Flying car: "What the hell man, you're too close." Lmao! Phenomenal job Bro!

@bananaspetrocks6698

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this video had EVERY element of a great video, humour & good communication included!

Has Ridley Scott seen this film using old school techniques?! I’m sure he would be impressed! 😍

The true genius here is how such simple concepts were combined to make this beautiful throwback. There is a bright mind behind this

If I was a filmmaker on a budget, I am hiring that dude

@pakde8002

3 жыл бұрын

If you are a film maker on a budget you have to trick that guy to work for you for free, or other types of compensation that don't involve actual payment, like cheap hookers or if you're really broke, hand lotion.

@lukedstaten

3 жыл бұрын

@@pakde8002 genius

@goodwillmartinmlowani

19 күн бұрын

Please enlighten me when you mean a budget 😢

This is without a doubt, the most fascinating video I've seen on KZread. Thanks so much for posting it. Really inspirational stuff!

I don't know in what playlist to put this, because the gist of it can be used for ANY visual art form where you need to make props from scratch. Amazing.

“This video tutorial, whatever it is”. Love it.

Just pure eyegasm watching all of this miniature effects, its good to have you all back again

This video is a master class of vfx, miniatures (art's department), compositing and direction of photografy in one, thanks guys

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad you liked it!!

This is how it should be done! Real filmmaking!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Richard!

"Hope You Learned Something" I learned a ton of info. Using the Cardboard box as the start, was new to me. You made it look easy, I love the practical over CGI built environment.

It's criminal you don't have more subscribers man. Production Diary is LEGIT, that is better than my cinematography classes ever were. Well f***ing done boys!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha same here man! Learned so much on this film!

That super glue/powder tip is worth 10 thumbs up alone! This is really informative and fun to watch.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Its a lifesaver :D

Dear Friend!!! Well… WON-DER-FUL! I am still blown away by the LOVE you put into this! You..(and i mean this serious)… should send it to Sir Ridly Scott‘s Company RSAFilms. He‘s always interessted in fresh Ideas… even if they‘re done with classic Techniques. And of course: he WILL BE happy to see…how his Masterpiece still inspires young Filmmakers. I am 65… studied Photo-Film-Design in Dortmund/Germany… back in 1980. And i get a grin on my face… to see sooo much similarities in the making, even 40 Years later. Of course… we… had NO Aftereffects back then. Finally: Many, many THANKS for showing me, showing US… what you did HERE! Last, but not least: Where the hell can i get a „Splice of Life“-T-Shirt? Greetz from Germany, Reinhard

Never worked on post production so I'm getting quite an education.

I was with you through the model building, painting, lighting, photography, etc. Thinking, "yeah, I could do that!" Then you started compositing and playing around with all those different little controls at lighting speed and … no, I don't think I could ever hope to do that. I mean, I bet I could learn the software enough in a couple years to do that one shot with a couple weeks of endless frustration, but not with that fluency and casual ease. Yikes! Great work.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Well, to be honest this video is sped up at some points to flow better. I'm definitely not that fast in real life, and if you really do learn the software for a year or two you'll be able to get great results. If you really want to learn AE head over to Video Copilot page and learn from his tutorials. You'll be the master by the end! ;)

Not a single dislike. This is very tough especially for a video that has almost 14K views. WOW. That just shows you the quality of the work you guys have. Very, very, very impressive!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

oh wow, didn't realize that, haha! Thanks a lot!! ;)

@h.ar.2937

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck I jinxed them lol

“Final shit and nobody will ever see them" was the best part🤣

This is incredible, the knowledge I've gained from this half-hour video is amazing. Concise, clear, you show us the important stuff without rambling on and on, so well done. I am in the process of starting my KZread endeavor, making short films (VERY short) of miniatures in scenes and settings, using gaming minis and terrain that I make and paint, to tell quick stories in a series. The info here has been most helpful, thank you all for making this.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your projects ;)

This all is just fascinating, you are great guys for such a nice, simple, but still great looking work!!!

That software is insane. So powerful.

Your plot element regarding the traffic and the two drivers nearly getting into a physical altercation was funny as hell. Amazing video.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I absolutely love your work! You guys inspired me do build some miniatures myself. The moment it gets sprayed grey is so satisfying. I could watch your videos all day long if I haven't had a thousand fibre optic cables to install as lights inside of the miniatures, lol.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes primer is the best part! Good luck with fibre optics! Patient you must be! ;)

Amazing!!! Also, keep posting more!

I've never felt so unskilled in my life. This was amazing to see.

As someone who in later years has decided to turn his artistic (painting) craft towards making a film based on his paintings this has been one o& the most informative videos I have yet seen to date... I think I will be watching this often, mining it for every gem in it! Thank you 🙏

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean, good luck with your project!

Beautifully done! You let the good work, the process, and your clear description be the star of this feature without any gimmicks. I used to teach this content at a film school, and this was a real pleasure to watch. Congratulations to the whole crew.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dan! Glad you liked it! ;)

This was wonderful. You've revamped my filmmaking spirit. Thank you guys for bringing us along the way and teaching us how you created this beauty.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for taking the journey with us! ;)

"I might as well just glue the whole telephone onto the top of the building because why the hell not." After the painting it makes complete sense.

hahahaha priceless! "i might as well just glue the whole ... telefone on top of the building, because ... why not?" - I love your creativity in this almost stoicist fashion. Never turn away from this hobby!

@phaandorpertwee6981

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a ride! Watched the movie and then the total of this video. Everything is done just so careful and in a lovely, caring manner. Loads of Blade Runner references and what not. I always wanted to do a little diorama, because ... why not? Now's the time to get started. Thank you so much!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

@@phaandorpertwee6981 Thank you Phaandor for checking out the film too! You should definitely do the diorama! Because... why not!!! :D

Thank you so, so much for your release of the film (just watched, a few times, ha ha) and for this tutorial. A most informative and well explained outlay of talent. I have been following you for so many years now, and tonight was such a wonderful culmination, unexpected as well. I am sure you have created an entire generation of budding creators with your videos these past years, the love and energy of your work is palpable, and inspires. I cannot wait to see future work, you make the world a better place to be.

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

Daaamn man! We're getting all teary-eyed here! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I open my trash can and it looks like a “miniature city” just as it is.

Guy just dropped a master class....best on youtube by far

❤️this is what i call passionate filmmaking

Mogao bi ovo gledati danima, Luka jel ti se da napravit ovakvu emisiju? Svaka emisija drugi kadar :D

@sliceoflifefilm

4 жыл бұрын

HAhaah, dobra ideja! :D :D

Awesome Luka! Very entertaining and engaging, as always! There are some great tips here, I look forward to using in my own work, thanks pal :D

@sliceoflifefilm

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Russel!! Glad it was of help! ;)

I literally can watch your videos over & over and still remain inspired

I thoroughly enjoyed the diaries, the final film, and seeing it all again with even more details. Great stuff guys, well done!

You can now watch Slice of Life on this link!!! → kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5l4s5SMg9bTdc4.html

@M_Lopez_3D_Artist

3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING is there any info on what type of lens you used? I actually have a Black Magic Pocket 4K but only have a Meike 16mm lens for it

@pareshkhatri5897

3 жыл бұрын

i have sent you an email regarding a proposal. please check and reply.

@wplg

3 жыл бұрын

I just watched your film. Excellent!

@thepoppunx

3 жыл бұрын

wow man.... just watched the short film.... i love it, you should do more thinks like that, you are really really good the mix if miniatures and the practilcal effects, really one of the best looks that i saw for this kind of aesthetic, better than altered carbon or total recall 2012 for example.... saludos de argentina

@bigcity2085

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant....I know a lot of artists i want to share this with....but I'm not sure if I should issue a "spoiler alert" and tell them they need to see the movie first. So i'm going to watch again for the third or fourth time and see if knowing this affects my viewing. P.S.;I put your flick right up there with"Orbit Ever After", and that's one of the best ever.

Seriously one of the coolest videos on KZread! You really have to appreciate the art editors have!

a single man sits in an empty theater clapping in the dark bravo ....stands up clapping BRAVO SIR

I could not love this more! Now I'm obsessed and have to watch all your videos.

So great to see these techniques being used again. Model effects are still the best way to create shots like this . Awesome work!

Love behind the scenes/making of films. Thanks!

This is the best miniature tutorial I’ve found on KZread and I’ve been searching for so long.

vfx + special effects = deadly combo

This is incredible. I have been wanting to see a video like this for years. Thank you. Please keep making more! You are great artists.

This is AMAZING and exactly what I've been searching for!

This might be the best video I've ever seen on youtube!

Makes you appreciate how much work goes into just a few seconds of a shot. Great stuff

I love miniature effects!

I like this even more than the short film, and it makes me want to watch the short again! Great work!

The whole time while watching this video I was like "Wow what the hell, that's freaking amazing!" You are freaking talented!

This is seriously one of the best videos on youtube. Perfection.

Smoke and volumetric light shafts makes everything looks like 80s retro futurism! I love it!

@sliceoflifefilm

3 жыл бұрын

You have an awesome name :D :D

@soulextracter

3 жыл бұрын

@@sliceoflifefilm Thank you :D

Absolutely amazing work!!!!

Well done. This is amazing to see how you all put it together. I have learned more from this video about how miniatures are made and filmed than I have from any Hollywood movie breakdown. A Weyland Yutani commercial, not to mind the 70 others they you all created for the buildings are amazing, and the short was awesome. Thank you!

"and there you go, he? " LOVE IT AND YOU!

that's beyond any short film done these past few years! really all of this is practical effect, even the rain! amazing!!!

This is awesome! Thank you for putting this together!

Like two minutes in and completely sold. This is dope!

The creativity and dedication to this method is insane! Very inspiring.

I actually watched this before seeing so much as the trailer for the film. Now I need to watch the film! Your work looks stunning.

Absolutely amazing. Old school and modern techniques, unbelievable.

Fabulous blend of practical miniatures and digital effects -- well done!

Thanks you for this awesome tutorial / behind the scenes look!

The attention to detail is insane!

What a craftsmanship it takes for just a few seconds of film. Great work! Very inspiring.

mind blown at the compositing how certain element just look so real..

I waited for years to see the final product after I saw a preview, and I'm so blown away by what was accomplished. Truly inspiring and worth the wait! Seeing the process is worth the watch, and I'm excited to know what's next in line for your studio to tackle!

This is absolutely amazing. I am blown away.

Pure love! It's so encouraging to see someone doing his job with such dedication and passion. That is what we have to learn from this tutorial!

I adored everything about this. It feels so magical and sincere like its the truest form of story telling, developing a really strong atmosphere through so much effort.

Great work! Good exposition of what you did, and why. Thanks!

Absolutely fantastic video! And presented so well! Awesome, Love it! Thank you for sharing this!

Brilliant! You've just inspired a thousand buildings :D Thank you so much!

Thanks for sharing the process. So much fun!

I am in awe of your persistence and talent. Really fantastic stuff.

Wow, that is amazing, so many skills required and you delivered. Great work!

I was studying this for the last 5 years, why is this better presented than all my lections combined ?

@sliceoflifefilm

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Absolutely magnificent. Thank you for this.

Awesome bro! You're explainations were so complete. No other has ever come closes. Keep making videos.

incredible artistry! Thanks for that.