Creating Snow Effects in Toy Photography!

[@peterkelley6344]

Acting out of the character is a technique that has been used for years! Animators of the early animation studios frequently did this, and the Disney had actors come in to do the motions to insure that what was seen in the final work was anatomically correct. It is good to see that the tradition is this continues here with this art form! Is fun to have seen Mr. Wu's passion for staging a scene before and during a shoot. And reaffirms my passion to move forward with my work as a cartoonist who uses this technique.

[@H2o3G2a]

More photography!! thank you so much for this.

[@1129cw]

thank you , starting toy photography myself. doing some snow affects with sam wilson from falcon and winter soldier.📷❄🌨

[@MultiTravellingman]

I'd like to know his process for cleaning figures after doing these type of effects. He's using $70-$100+ figures, some with real fabric clothing, I love the idea and look, just would hate to ruin an expensive figure.

[@UrielVTT]

seconded

[@modernnorseman3615]

Not necessarily, the figures could be as cheap as 10 bucks or even lower depending on where you buy them from and they can be cleaned by running them under some water

[@magikarptreviews]

he buys 2 and keeps one in box maybe? that's my guess

[@rayjardiolin5035]

@@modernnorseman3615 not the figures he’s using in the video, that’s at least $200 all together

[@DougUnfunny]

i would use baking soda because it can dissolve, but when you use flour it can get sticky in joints when washing off.

[@thefatman69dude]

Yep. Baking soda is the safer bet. Or certain types of foam that you can use a grader on to break up into small bits. It's then reusable and easier to clean off figures and less damaging to joints. It's especially better for figures with actual cloth being used. I would never use flower just because it damages figures over multiple uses.

[@DougUnfunny]

@@thefatman69dude yup

[@DRYeisleysCreations]

Should also factor in cost as well.

[@robdieseI]

Doug Unfunny I imagine an air compressor could help remove without water

[@ArchangelExile]

I'd use my dandruff.

[@Wicket_78]

my goodness I freaking love seeing this guys process! need to order a print from him, amazing work!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

This is a fantastic series, he’s a great toy photographer, I’ve enjoyed his work for a long time. Definitely one of the best. I would love to see tons more of these videos

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Awesome!! I was hoping you guys would do a video about the "snow effect". Thanks!!

[@blookz7877]

Sgt bananas really know what he is doing and i like watching 2 toy collectors talk about them.

[@jackofallshades6606]

Loving watching Johnny work! Do a whole series on toy photography I’d watch it all!

[@tested]

as you wish!

[@Made2hack]

The lighting setup is pretty great, it really sets the mood!

[@juanmaclik5391]

hello, first of all, excellent video, I'm starting out in this world of photography and I like this style of photography, I wanted to ask you if you could send me the link of the lights you use on the tripod to do the lighting, thank you, greetings from Argentina

[@ELKFILMZ]

You can also put your flour in a flour sifter and shake it for a consistent snowfall.

[@MarcoMezzini]

less words and more photography will be much better, this is the third video that I see from this channel, I spent about 25 minutes to see 2 people talking and 5 minutes of photographic practice.

[@dinosauradventures173]

Marco Mezzini title says “how to make snow effect” and they spend half the video talking about poseability of action figures...

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

That's what huffing farts is like... They make this sound so damn serious... Taking practical photos of toys isn't that complicated

[@jonleonard34]

Any idea where the diorama came from?

[@TheRestartPoint]

That 1000Toys figure is amazing, i'm not normally in to this stuff but I want one now!

[@thefatman69dude]

Well good luck. The one he has is a con exclusive and it's gonna run you well over 100 to 150 bucks.ive even seen him sell for upwards of 200. Even the regular synthetic human figure is about 100 to 120 bucks.

[@Urface93095]

@@thefatman69dude FYE's website had them up recently on and off for around $30.

[@jchunick]

I live in the north and to me you need to get that shimmering effect that is seen in real snow. The only way I've found to do that is to add extra fine white glitter. I hate glitter because of my kids and crafts (stuff gets everywhere!), but it works; gives the snow that extra kick. Don't know how it would work with flour, though. But most hobby stores carry the fake snow which looks good and is probably less messy than the flour (I've never used flour other than baking and it's messy enough with that).

[@blackice7317]

Would adding sugar or salt to the flour add that sparkle effect?

[@jchunick]

good question. I've never tried sugar or salt, but you'd probably need to make sure it's very fine... scale can be a real issue at those sizes. The glitter works real well.

[@AK47MR408miniPIT]

You should do stop motion to makes it more tight if you do it and your views will be in millions

[@lordmugglestone]

Johnny Wu, you might want to try using a hand crank flour sifter, it will lay the flour evenly and powdery...

[@SheepTheAsian]

If you want a more cartoony, winter wonderland look, 50% powdered sugar and 50% sugar through a kitchen sifter works wonderfully with how it catches the light.

[@tested]

will have to try that! thanks for the tip!

[@eastcoastfigs5706]

Awesome video!! its nice to see more people make videos about figure photography

[@jaxnean2663]

This guy is a perfectionist, amazing work

[@Punisherfan123]

It's cool, but I'm curious how you turn toy photography into a job instead of just a hobby? Do you show a lower res cropped photo of a scene with a description of what the other pictures in a set are and sell them, or what?

[@FlashWorks24]

So glad you guys had Johnny on! He's a friend! Hopefully I'll be doing diorama work for him in the future!

[@mrgizmo182]

Another Johnny video!!! Awesome

[@nerothejackal9662]

What materials do you use for the set designs

[@carlosvelasquez5748]

So chill man !!! Props !!

[@eobet]

The video looked really great too!

[@Edu.Salgado]

A little late to this, but can someone tell me the name of the lego photographer Wu mentioned? Can't quite figure it out

[@taranwilliamson1931]

Eduardo Salgado the name of the guy he mentioned is avanaut, here’s a link to his instagram instagram.com/avanaut?igshid=2gkvlh1871eu

[@GilbertTang]

I wonder how well a flour sifter would work. Not with actual flour, of course. Either way, the end result here is magnificent.

[@Davy.J.Y]

I really love this toy effects photography..amazing artist : )

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

Awesome but he should have put some sort of blood on his claws and maybe even his yukata. That would have been fucking bad ass! Oh wait. There’s some blood on his sleeve that I missed lol.

[@modernnorseman3615]

In my options talcum powder would work better than flour

[@Bzy6000]

What lens did he use?

[@OrangePolarBear]

I have an a7iii with an 85mm 1.8 . Is there any real benefit to shooting this style with the 90mm macro vs the 85mm?

[@damanofdreams]

The framing may be a little different and the macro lens would probably suit the finer details and be able to handle the finer focus of shooting smaller objects

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Preference

[@alexanderromero232]

How dose he clean off his mezco figures because the have cloth in them

[@OniSamurai_86]

Why don't you try stacking them in order to have more particles of "snow". By doing that you can select removing or adding more rather then have a thousand photos and look for 1 good.

[@HKasian]

so how does he clean his figures after?

[@thujeyb8]

where can we buy these action figure? any idea guys!

[@rayjardiolin5035]

The Wolverine is from Mezco

[@band1tt]

Great video. Who is the famous LEGO photographer they are talking about? Difficult to hear ananought??!!!😹

[@taranwilliamson1931]

Œyvind Hvıdsten the name of the guy he mentioned is Avanaut, here’s a link to his instagram instagram.com/avanaut?igshid=2gkvlh1871eu

[@AnthonyPetrone]

I'm very surprised he doesn't use a shutter release. Seems like you'd have a little more freedom.

[@morkovija]

Video starts at 8:00

[@dinosauradventures173]

1.5x playback everything - thank me later kind of why I unsubbed, still like some videos but they have no idea on pacing or editing.

[@optimus2200]

oh ... but how do you clean after that mess !!!!

[@lucabaldassi6024]

Nice video as always

[@Alex2formal]

Great video

[@NettlewoodPark]

We use flour for diy explosions in movies :)

[@guitymarvin4270]

Increíble me gusta tu trababo

[@toxotis70]

awesome!!!

[@ademarneto7616]

what's the other artist "lego guy" they were talking about? I couldn't find it on Instagram.

[@joseibarra735]

Avanaut

[@youshallnotpass3937]

Cool!

[@zer0b0t]

I'd like to see Norm trying to replicate something like this.

[@CJESIM]

🐐

[@emiliolopez2023]

Great video. By the way the Red Ninja figures are from a line of figures called Articulated legends. Created by an action figure review and news site called "Fwoosh" check them out they also do great toy reviews and toy showcases on youtube. thefwoosh.com/

[@stevemeyerdrone]

Instant dried potato flakes would be good for snow

[@savagerthebadger8082]

What camera is that ?

[@waverunneradventuregfx]

a7riii sony and 90mm macro.bro

[@nuhh5]

hes so lucky

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

Bag of "flour"

[@williamdickman7917]

Great series on practical effects...maybe next time you could get the interviewee to speak up so we can hear him on our phones

[@iivv_nn]

I used to do this with my toys. Snd my psycho stepmother said i was being possessed by the devil

[@austindeertay]

This videos dope

[@matthewkeegan666]

BRING ON THE FIREWORKS!!!

[@PhilFlow]

Salt Bae of toy photography!

[@markooosthuizen3156]

Hi i love your video

[@destroyer7827]

Had to comment to make it 100 comments

[@emeraldqueen1994]

First view and like... Edit going to be using this for full sized practical effects for a fan fiction movie I’m planning Edit 2 would corse sea salt work for hail stones in your opinion?

[@GilbertTang]

Emerald Queen Depends on the specific salt. If you're looking for bigger crystals, consider epsom or kosher salts as well. Also remember salt can be quite damaging to property if left there.

[@PaperDragons]

Half the fun is figuring out what works best for you once you lean the tips from masters. I am not sure flower would be best for full-size effect. It would look like a cloud of falling dust. Best of luck on your movie.

[@creativeoutlet3148]

Salt dropped infront of a strong fan for driving sleet.

[@fungol]

The classic live action fake snow is potato flakes from boxed mashed potatoes. Flour is pretty small if you're using it on the real world.

[@ElEnanoAr]

Yes, potato flakes is the "pro" way to go for the full-size effect..

[@Bonzulac]

Norm said, about Wu's using toys from different lines, that he's "kind of Agnostic about which you choose from." I get what he meant, but I don't think "Agnostic" is exactly the right word, there. What would have been? Pantheistic?

[@jeppeandersen9145]

I actually think he meant "blasphemic".

[@harrisburgfield2519]

Wunk

[@kano7o]

#articulatedcomicbookart

[@hildcit]

I'm the 1k like

[@qrower]

1000th view

[@Adol666]

Wow he ruined That Mezco wolverine with all that flower and fake blood. Great shot but he could have used Phtoshop for the snow falling

[@tommytoranger8318]

Public service announcement, be careful with the flour and open flame, it can create quite a fireball.

[@VAC2]

So odd.

[@bobbaleno4894]

Thats a big bag of coke

[@aistisskuolis4201]

Second

[@starmoor1038]

That’s one big bag of cocaine

[@paulgee4336]

I guess this guy is "one of the few" doing this, or maybe "the first", but I find his photos NOT that great, and clearly lacking. (when stuff like this is done really well, even though I'm not into the characters and all that, I usually really like the end result, how it looks, how it's done, etc. -- this was really unsatisfying)