Amazing Possibilities for Low-Budget Filmmakers using Blender

[@BenMoranFilms]

If anyone is curious to see these concepts in practice, check out my new short film, PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB. Lots of sneaky CG and VFX shots in here. Let me know if you can spot any! Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnunenyIgqaWgZY

[@amynunes3940]

Hi Ben I’m I could really use your skills for a project I’m creating. What is the best way to contact you?

[@ArtwithAmarBrisco]

I have been saying this for more than a decade. I have been using 3D software in some shape or form since the early 90s. What I see with Blender and now Unity or Unity it opens up so many possibilities for indie filmmakers and animators.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Absolutely! I’m much newer to it than you are but being able to employ it on films even in small, subtle ways is so exciting.

[@akenahillen4263]

Am really excited, I used to want to produce short films but whenever I thought about budget, and survuving, I couldnt do any films. But now blender gives an opportunity to do everything with zero to little budget....

[@flexabyse]

I started my journey into 3D/CGI a few years back as a hobby. I learned Maya but recently I've been blown away by what Blender is now capable of and I've decided to transition

[@domonicsmith5991]

You have officially started my journey in blender!

[@cowsforliyyfe]

This is a great tutorial/talk! I use Cinema 4D but the principles you're talking about here still hold up, and I learned a lot of tricks ie the window method. Definitely earned yourself a sub. Thanks man! Keep at it!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Ah thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

[@Thaqueentnb]

THANKYOU for this video. I’m a content creator but I want to dive more into movies this will be a big help THANKYOU!!

[@BrendanCescon]

Title was not clickbait. This is amazing. I'm sold. Starting Blender today.

[@zinebsmaali7707]

I’m blown away, subscribing !

[@RossRandomStuff]

This is an awesome video and I also have the same thoughts as you! I learned blender because one, I wanted to add it as an extra skill, and two I realized early on that the scope of what I want to make was far beyond what I can do on set... I'm still new to blender and VFX it seemed daunting at first but after that first step... it opens a whole new world of possibility of what you can do and that rush of excitement every time... cannot be topped by everything at least for me.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Well said Ross!

[@AhmedNassef]

This is why I started my CG journey originally many years ago.. Though I've never followed up on it...yet.. Thanks for making this video and sharing this with the rest of us.. It's inspiring..

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks Ahmed! When you do follow up on it, I’d love to see what sort of stuff you make!

[@Hail_Sagan]

Great video, thank you for this. I've been wanting to try Blender but it always seemed like such a steep mountain to climb. But videos like this make me want to embark on that journey. Do you have any tutorial recommendations for total Blender beginners? Btw, love the tone of this video!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I totally relate to it feeling very intimidating, and the good news is it looks a lot worse than it is. For a beginner's tutorial, there's no better place to start than the famous donut tutorial by Blender Guru. It's a really in-depth tutorial on how to make a donut, but it's real function is to teach you all of the tools that you're going to use on a regular basis. It's also really easy to follow and fun, and once you've done it you'll be well on your way. I also recommend Ian Hubert's lazy tutorials because they're hilarious, but they also introduce you to a way of thinking about CG that is really fundamental to making scenes like the ones I showed in this video.

[@aramisgrey3711]

I've resumed learning Blender because I alo share your opinion. It's time-consuming to learn but with more and more easy-to-follow tutorials out there and a clear idea of what you want to get out of it, it's definitely a skill to have.

[@veniciashanjenka4160]

Thank you so much. I'm doing my research on this & impact on a global south scale. This content is amazing I'm in awe of how you breaking it down. We're not being taught any of this postgrad production design & costume design.

[@powersprouter]

Making music videos has been a dream of mine for decades. Finally getting close to doing it! This was inspiring, thank you.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanbaily]

amazing dude! I'm a musician that teamed up with a filmmaker last year to make short-form content for my music and we've been discovering this type of filmmaking and we are beyond excited! It feels like we can do literally everything that we can imagine in our heads, this video made me so happy, I can't really describe it!!!! Checking out your other videos now! Cheers, Jonathan

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks Jonathan! Love to hear that. I agree, I think the greatest promise of all this tech is that it closes the gap between what our minds can dream and what our hands can build. It's a great gift.

[@mehdigams463]

insane bro!! that ian hubert style

[@rihariteare]

I am so grateful to you friend. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me to learn Blender. I have been shooting and making short videos for a long time but wanted to take it to the next level, so this is perfect. I appreciate your insight. Subscribed. Much love from New Zealand!

[@obscurity_films]

Brilliant! That mannequin theater idea was genius and looked great!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@aurelf3158]

Love your style.Not aggressive .Just natural .I consider this a tribute to the greatest actor -Charlie Chaplin. Subscribed

[@milogasset]

this video got me to start learning blender, i'm still not great at it but i'm glad i started. thanks for the video

[@icyBulls]

I am a 19 year old filmmaker and I hope to learn how to use blender. I hope it's not too late to get started.

[@BenMoranFilms]

I didn’t get started til I was 22, so you should be fine!.. Never too late to start.

[@iangraham6730]

Amazing stuff Ben! I've been using Blender for about 3 years, making game assets for Unity, and its only lately I have turned my interest into film making, sci-fi to be exact, its fascinating what can be achieved! I'm curious, what corner of Ireland are you based?

[@kendrasananikone]

this is so sick! thanks for sharing

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you for watching!

[@challengedollar2880]

i was recently thinking about this very concept recently and glad to have come across this video.

[@moviemellon]

Hey there, this is such an interesting video! I’m all for this! It’s really inspirational how far we can push the boundaries within a limited budget. Keep up the great work.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you so much! Yes exactly. This inspires me so much as a filmmaker to not only work within the confines of what I have around me. So much is possible.

[@dechechen]

bro your voice makes possilbe to look your video thank you

[@donndior1536]

I"m hoping you can make an in-depth tutorial for this! Awesome video by the way!

[@FilmSpook]

Amazing Work, Ben, thanks, I just subscribed!! Wishing you your Best Year Yet, my Bro. 🙏🏾

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@FilmSpook]

@@BenMoranFilms 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MotherFailure]

Thanks for this! Just came from your reddit post. This is a great explanation.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@BetterWithBob]

Great video buddy :) Will definitely be keeping an eye out :)

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you!!

[@DimiArt]

yeah i'd love a more in depth tutorial, this is amazing!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you! There’ll definitely be some in-depth videos coming up.

[@alexgreim9682]

damn, U deserve way more than 7k subs great stuff!😄

[@migrantmemoirs]

you could photo scan to make the audience or uv project images to make them realistic

[@sabasandani]

besides the tutotial, it gave me a peace to listen to your advice, thanks!!!

[@listentoreason741]

I'm amazed at how much you teach, the number of 116k views and the number of subscriptions I mean come on help a brotherman out. Just subscribed. Thanks for the info.

[@Wanetopia]

Mannnn, SUBSCRIBED! I loved this! Thank ysm for the great ideas cause I am a Kenyan musician and I gotta say, it's hella difficult blowing up musically here if your pockets are not heavy and you have no strong connections. Lucky enough I love animation, I've got DaVinci Resolve and Blender lying around in my low end lenovo but Ik someday, I'll get there. I'm working on lyric videos for now. Looking fowrward to achieving your feat and beyond. Thanks for the motivation!

[@robertalexander2478]

So glad I found you, booooy the universe is something!!!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks!

[@JackRea]

This is Awesome! looking forward to that tutorial, digital sets may well be the future mate!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you! Yes, they're certainly a great option!

[@ahmedshakib3883]

This was so nicely done , I was thinking of a diner scene , a small food stand and you have given me a great idea , this looks so neat .Really Appreciated for the upload.Peace.

[@jeremydia]

Thanks for your video! I'm trying to make my first short film with Blender and I'm currently in the brainstorming phase. And that's when I came across your video, I really like the vibe of you talking and the jazz music in the background. Gladly more of the vibe

[@TDPlayz]

It's crazy how far you can push a free software 😭

[@BenMoranFilms]

It’s wild. Honestly, this is nothing compared to someone like Ian Hubert. That man performs black magic with Blender!

[@jeanlue]

That's what we are doing, and that is what hollywood has been doing. I really love the opening shot. very good work

[@challengedollar2880]

yes more indepth tutorial please!

[@JohnDoe-ef3wo]

Glad I found this. Can't wait to get a nice laptop and try this out

[@lordownanglo]

My god dude what a great video. Just subbed keep doing what you do! I am an architectural masters graduate doing a PhD. 3D modelling environments is one of my strongest skillset. I love filming videos, although Blender has always intimidated me it's time for me to break past that barrier and work on a small project of my own. Thanks man what an inspiring video this was :)

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you! I’m glad this inspired you and I promise Blender looks scarier than it is!

[@TaaRiiFrp]

THIS GUY DESERVED 3.2M LIKES

[@punkstar_ed]

inspired to say the least. needed this.

[@CillitPrang]

need more of this.

[@Cjw.4]

Marvellous work on the music video I love the way it looks, really showcases the idea of the video and totally gives a different feel than if it was all CG and say they were shot on a green screen in a virtual theatre it’s that 50-50 or 80-20 practical CG that has you going that’s real, no it’s not weight but that’s real OK maybe it’s all real OK I don’t know but I love it

[@shotbyfred5048]

This motivated me, I will learn this and master it!

[@lechuga979]

damn, you just opened my eyes to a sea of posibilities

[@ChitrakathaMotionPictures]

Great video mate 👍

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks!

[@rafis7837]

wow dude this sparks so many ideas in my head, thank you so much!

[@InspiredSaints]

That's really inspiring dude.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Glad to hear that! Thank you.

[@antdx316]

incredible

[@intelliscent]

annnnnnnnd that is another sub to one more amazing youtuber im starting to like

[@manesmurks]

I would recommend using a subdivision surface modifier for the mannequin, especially in the close up. Otherwise it looks really good!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Yeah, definitely would’ve been a good idea. I did not know about instancing (ALT + D) at the time so I was using SHIFT + D to duplicate those mannequins to make the crowd and so my little laptop was chugging to do anything in the scene by the end. I think a subdiv modifier would’ve sent it into oblivion!

[@jomomtsweni9307]

Hey man! Are you really from this world? Excellent stuff.

[@pej8777]

two words - Excellent video

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks!

[@ROYSMoGraphDesign9900k]

Good Texture, Displacement btw, Setup is nice

[@stuCameraman1]

That is awesome mate👍🏼🔥🙏 I've only been using blender for 3 months on and off..... Im still learning the basics but it's good to see what's possible.

[@r.c.reidfilms]

YOURE AMAZING

[@Realfilmstudios]

Thank you so much

[@HomieOficial]

What a great video! Keep it up bro🔥

[@TheSmartLivingReviewer]

Great video!

[@asenita19]

Just beautiful man

[@xraydog2011]

This is brilliant !

[@abstractfate6104]

That song sounded like it would be good tbh

[@jishnuanil8438]

Thank you

[@DetroitTechh]

okey this video is amazing. keep working on this!

[@kulewa1]

Well done. I am trying to design virtual sets in Blender right now for a screenplay that I have written. If we did it on location, there's a budget wall that is insurmountable, but with virtual sets, it may have a chance.

[@legacylee]

Great video, been learning from tons of people as I'm a one man band of sorts and have to figure out the best ways to accomplish complex scenes with minimal budget. Been watching guys like Andrew Price, Corridor Digital, Ian Hubert, and I guess I'm gonna add you to the list. Folks if you're just starting out, you can never know enough! Folks like the ones I mentioned and Ben here are a godsend to people like me and anyone else getting started in this type of work. So been, thank you for your video, def subbed as I know your videos can help, so much appreciated brotha. Keep crushin it my dude! I'll see ya around!

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks so much!! Honoured to be added to that list.

[@legacylee]

@@BenMoranFilms and I'm grateful for folks like you who post videos like this that help guys like me!

[@ArcherFish]

amazing

[@dimitrithomas4019]

earned a sub. killer stuff. ty for the inspiration

[@vzm4663]

Thanks for the good, clear examples 👏

[@H0LMES7777]

loved the video, but could you please lower the music levels a little bit

[@TomasHradckyComposer]

Wonderful content wonderfully put together.

[@edoardocoppola1180]

Amazing

[@cjill-r7d]

thanks!

[@ZakSanderson]

nice stuff, i like the creativity

[@DiceDragondnd]

Would like to see step by step on how you make stuff in blender

[@unicornrobot2362]

Blender makes me mad LOL I used to use MAYA I'll give this a try, your shot looks good, almost too natural lol

[@gurpreetrandhawa1093]

Great work bro....just srarted to watch ur video....loved it....

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks Gurpreet!

[@machekebw6630]

You are good

[@coursesforintelligence]

love this

[@momardrawing9168]

Really nice and intersting movie Bro. Thx you

[@laithdrebaty6709]

amazing man, thanks

[@ROYSMoGraphDesign9900k]

yes it's good work

[@eddietosh885]

amazing!!!

[@SeanMiller318]

Great video. Soo awesome. Now I have to ask myself, how many thousands of hours will I spend learning how to do this kind of work???? Probably, a lot of them. Subbed. 👍👍

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you, Sean! I've definitely spent a lot of time just tinkering away with shots like this in Blender. It's easy to lose track of the hours!

[@michaelfitzpatrickjr]

dude so cool. I was just wondering to myself, how could I extend or enhance locations for a film? and is it possible with this "blender" I have heard so much about. Your video answered both of my questions. super excited to jump into it. I would love to see more filmmaking videos!

[@WBro.]

hello are you using eevee?

[@BenMoranFilms]

All the shots in this video were done using Eevee, yes!

[@chayanne9477]

Man great video wow.

[@JuJu-he8ck]

Amazing video bro. I just wanna make films and create worlds that you can’t do in real life. And I wonder if it’s possible depending on how creative someone gets.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you! Take a look at Ian Hubert’s films if you haven’t seen them. I think he proves that most things you can imagine are possible if you’re creative enough!

[@JuJu-he8ck]

@@BenMoranFilms oh yeah I checked him out his content is amazing I would like to see more of it but the past year or so he slowed down with the content. Ever since he released the dynamo dream episode.

[@BenMoranFilms]

@@JuJu-he8ck He releases very regularly on his Patreon, which I highly recommend. It’s one of the best CG resources out there IMO. I also believe there’s a new Dynamo episode coming soon!

[@JuJu-he8ck]

@@BenMoranFilms oh cool ima check it out

[@mrvickyislive7757]

please make blender toturial

[@alexandrearaujo4256]

greetings from Brasil. Nice video, thank´s for sharing it.

[@BenMoranFilms]

Greetings Alexandre! Thanks for watching.

[@sheryarali8543]

i just saw your channel and i love it this little idea change my mind of thinking about filmmaking i am beginner at blender and sir you tell me the right path where should i start thank you so much and we waiting for new one

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thank you, Sheryar! If you're starting from the very beginning, I recommend following BlenderGuru's donut tutorial. It'll teach you all the basics you need to know and it'll set you well on your way. I also recommend taking a look at Ian Hubert who is probably my favorite artist working with Blender at the moment.

[@sheryarali8543]

@@BenMoranFilms sir not so much beginner i am learning this from 3 month ago yes these artists really push me realism specially Ian

[@BenMoranFilms]

@@sheryarali8543 If you can afford it I highly recommend joining his Patreon. I believe I pay only $3 a month and in return you can get so many phenomenal tutorials that are relatively beginner-friendly!

[@sheryarali8543]

@@BenMoranFilms hope in future because i am student i can't afford all i have is KZbin

[@crafting11111]

What about fake lighint... is there any posibility that you can make it look as real as it could be

[@lagunaciteko6134]

cool

[@dennisgould2721]

this is inspiring

[@BenMoranFilms]

Thanks Dennis!

[@HunnitFlat]

you're good