LEGO Stop Motion Behind The Scenes: The Barracuda Heist

Watch "The Barracuda Heist" here: • LEGO Pirate Sea Battle...
A detailed look at how one man created a LEGO animated short film during lockdown, with support from local friends and family.
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CONTENTS:
00:00 - Preface with Josh
00:42 - Introduction
01:16 - Lancaster 2020
01:40 - The Old Studio
01:58 - Cleaning the LEGO
02:45 - Sorting the LEGO
03:47 - Planning and Building
05:55 - Animation
08:20 - Filming Spring 2021
11:12 - Filming Summer 2021
14:15 - Filming Autumn 2021
15:45 - Final Push
18:12 - Filming Complete
19:38 - Voice Acting
21:49 - Editing
23:25 - Finalising Edit
24:26 - Upload Day
25:42 - Ending
26:09 - Credits

[@LittlePangy]

This was super well-made and enjoyable! It's also funny that everyone's Lego bins seem to collect other random objects over time

[@terminatort9254]

Oh good. It’s not just me that had random stuff other than lego in my bins. I was cleaning the bins out and moving them into drawers and I kid you not, I somehow had countless amounts of corn kernels in them. I don’t even remember how they got there.

[@shadowstopmotion892]

What British ship did you ise

[@incoherentsibling8282]

Wow man! You went from working in your attic on a small short film that did extremely well to a full on studio! Great job!

[@lesslylopez8437]

Never put your Lego in your washing machines kids

[@soliform3485]

I was super impressed with the amount of historical detail in a lego ship animation. - The muskets can be seen visibly being rammed at one shot by the british infantrymen or marines, whatever they may be. - The ships when making sharp turns can be seen counter bracing their fore and aft sails. This was how square rigged ships turned in real life (Not entirely with the rudder as most movies represent) as it creates a difference in pressure from the fore and aft creating a torque. - When firing the cannons, theres a couple frames showing a linstock being used to light the fuse of the cannon which is very awesome as well. Minor and frankly pedantic criticisms: - The ships, with the raised gallery and high aft castle give a 17th/16th century vibe despite the setting being early 18th century. This is pretty common of most lego ships, but im glad they use a spanker instead of a lanteen sail. - The helm can be seen being tossed over by applying a force and letting it rip so to speak. This is sort of a general misconception in popular media with ships. The helm/tiller was almost always directly connected to the rudder usually with a rope and pulley system in most ships. On one of the ships the helm can be seen with two wheels on it. This was done to help the helmsman in cases where keeping the rudder in position was significantly harder, e.g. strong winds. During the battle of Trafalgar, the HMS Victory, where admiral nelson famously died, had its tiller ropes cut by a cannonball shot. Obviously, in the heat of battle, you dont have time to replace it so they attached ropes to the ends of the rudder to physically pull it from side to side. This is known as relieving tackle, and it is done during storms when, as mentioned before, its harder to control. You're quite literally pulling a big wooden flap through water directly, with manual effort. It takes a huge amount of strength and would never be able to be tossed around like that. I digress, but its a general thing with popular media about ships, so not too surprising or unorthodox. Edit: I am a fool, the pirate ship is an official lego set which is probably its reasoning for its somewhat out of place design. The imperial ship, or "caribbean cutter" (It is a snow/brig, not a cutter) definitely looks far more period accurate than the pirate ship 👌

[@hamsterproductionsofficial]

Thank you for your kind words and constructive feedback! 😊⛵ The Imperial ship is my take on the "Caribbean Clipper" so I tried modelling it around a clipper ship, which is not actually period accurate either LOL but I am glad you felt it looks the part anyway!

[@kriegerproductionsofficial]

Not only do you show us the animation behind the scenes, but the journey as you created the film. Your trials and tribulations as well as your triumphs and ultimate victory as you created the best film to date.

[@LegoAnimations6370]

Well, safe to say that quarantine well spent! Normally, no one in their sane mind wouldn't even consider such an enormous project but thanks to lockdown and getting rid of that PhD thesis of yours, you took the opportunity to use upcoming 'spare' time wisely. The Barracuda Heist is still one of my recent top favorite Lego stop motion films on KZbin.

[@themanwhowouldbebrick]

Hey, I love your videos

[@TheJumiFilm]

Behind the scene videos of brickfilms are always interesting and inspiring but this was on another level!

[@grzegorzwolinski6568]

That‘s the best Sea Battle of the world. I ❤️ Hamster Productions!

[@Jerry_bomb]

The Barracuda Heist is truly a masterpiece of stop motion. You're an inspiration friend, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Incredible detail, keep up the good work.

[@jerylly6419]

I could not believe he got some rare pieces of legoes and this is so well made too!

[@pedro380085]

This was fantastic!!! I hope you enjoyed making it as much as I did watching 😊

[@BigLightning4360]

This felt like a potential Aardman production and how Nick Park completed his graduation project that launched the popularity of Wallace and Gromit! Very method!

[@joseramalho3297]

Incredible. Just incredible.

[@thegeorgeshow2591]

It's insane how much goes into animations. The biggest regards and congratulations on your animation. Truly inspired mate.

[@TheTankArtist]

This guy is great in everything I swear

[@wouterbikkel8276]

Masterpiece. Should have won an Oscar!

[@smalllynx9031]

As an stop motion animator you can really feel what he felt...the pain the tension or the happiness...i wish it would have got more views...its a masterpiece

[@smalllynx9031]

@@Hamster_Productions what did i won?

[@SharkSuitStudios]

@@smalllynx9031 its fake someone did it to everyone

[@smalllynx9031]

@@SharkSuitStudios ok, thanks for the info, it sounded strange to me too haha:)

[@Hernandez_Jr_Productions]

Well done Joshua! 👏 it’s so great

[@Kociarz_Studios]

Thank you for showing the old studio, these are my memories of your classic movies.

[@LegusVADER]

This man destroyed impossible!❤

[@thebrickanimator]

Wow Joshua that's so impressive! I watched the brick film when it was released. It's one of the best stop motion ever made!!! Just watching it is truly fascinating, with a nice and engaging storyline, great animation and detailed sets. But only watching the BTS I realize how much work is behind all this and how much it means to you to have reached 1 million views. Really well done, this masterpiece deserves to be studied by all those who practice stop motion as one of the best animations ever made!!!

[@timothyshow]

Thanks Joshua! Your videos have been inspiring me since I was five years old, especially during this difficult time. Hello from Ukraine!

[@1IteleportedBread]

As a old Lego enthusiast I am very happy you made this.

[@max-mkl]

I just want to congratulate you on your Dr. title as well as your astonishing creative work! Remarkable work truly deserving of all your achievements. Wish you all the best for the future and can't wait what's next to come on your channel

[@Lionguy7_]

Even if I had the pieces, the time, and the studio required to make something like this...I simply do not have the patience to animate so many things. Huge props to you! I loved the animation, it was one of the best LEGO animations I've ever seen. I always find it interesting how other animators make their films, I barely do any planning and with limited pieces I have limited sets. I also just have my one camera and I build all of my other camera stands out of LEGO. All my stuff is in boxes now since I moved, so I haven't made anything new for almost a year now. I still love watching LEGO animations though, and I always enjoy re-watching yours because they have great stories, funny moments, and all these other details that make them enjoyable to watch.

[@joesbrickrepublic]

I love watching people's behind the scenes videos. When I watch them it helps me improve my stop motion. Good work!

[@TheLazerKiwi]

Your films are truly amazing masterpieces

[@TheLazerKiwi]

No way I’m about to get scammed!

[@lego_i_ne_tolko]

Вау, просто АБОЛДЕТЬ! Нивероятно круто!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ANon-vm4mh]

5:20 glad to see

[@NCC1371]

Could you make a video about getting that slight curve in the deck of the custom ship?

[@venemous32]

I love your ship

[@ryankeenan3946]

Thank you for all this inspiring work 😊

[@semalou]

Congratulation ! it's so gratefull to have donthis alone during the covid period ! Verry beautifull story comic adventure !

[@PurpleBrickfilms]

This is the best behind the scenes video ever, just as fun as watching the animation. Entertaining and great.

[@Elijah_Costello]

You should make a part 2 with the new Eldorado Fortress set they made

[@Brickify307]

Even though 2020 and 2021 were not great years due to covid-19 you still did a great job on the video and I see you had some trouble during the filming you still did an amazing job so you should be proud of yourself Joshua so Congratulations 🎊 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you are one of the best at making stop motion videos and I also love the film it was amazing I literally watched it like 100s of times also how did you get the people to do the voices also they were silly because they were like idk what to do so Congratulations Again 🎊 👏

[@Auguar12]

This is almost as good as the actual film!

[@saxonkoos8348]

I remember watching these animations as a kid andIi always liked seeing how they were made

[@001skm]

This "documentary"/"behind the scenes" is just a great as the actual animation. Have a lot more appreciation after seeing all the work that goes into these animations. Keep up the amazing work. I hope you'll do another lego pirate adventure in the future!

[@yaboychesi3901]

Are you doing more stop motion ?

[@bettydingus3318]

I had convinced myself that it was all a digital creation till I saw this. Great work! My husband did a Low Temperature physics PhD but he won’t do Lego.

[@unroyaltyfilms868]

The best Behind The Scenes I have seen, and probably will see. Thank you for your services to the brickfilming community, and to everyone, really.

[@SirimaAtikul_editz]

I loved it great work Josh

[@themidwesternboi9399]

Anyone who says stop motion animation isn't real animation needs to watch this

[@themidwesternboi9399]

Oh my God it’s been so long since I’ve watched this video what did I win

[@cheynepearson1960]

Great video, I really enjoyed the short! 10:30 neat trick!

[@Kociarz_Studios]

No way, thank you for uploading you made my day!

[@williamjarvis6651]

This is absolutely amazing well done I wish I could do this too

[@xSoporific1]

Amazing work man

[@MStarStudios]

WOW what a production!

[@SharkSuitStudios]

Beyond incredible!! Can't imagine how many hours went into this! Well done!!

[@user-je9zw4yz1k]

I like your videos. This is GREAT!!!

[@nathankovoor223]

Congrats man! 🥳 You should be really proud to be an animator

[@svagger830]

Awesome. Great work. You made yourself a Lego-Legacy and bring joy to all the Brick-Fans out there. Really looking forward to show „the heist“ to my son one day. I really love the Carribian Clipper you designed. Have you published the building instruction? I would love to rebuild it.

[@themanwhowouldbebrick]

So cool to see how it was made, you hit the ball out the park as always!

[@rafibarker5064]

Wow what an epic journey. Really appreciate this BTS. I respect the effort so much. As always, amazing work 👏😊👍

[@lauramcelroy9371]

loved it!

[@MasalaYLegoStopMotion]

You are so epic!!

[@catmanstudio1610]

Well done on your master piece 👍👍 wish you to continue inspiring us 😜🙏

[@WowsLhasmoments]

Good job!!! Best lego yt in the world

[@legoranger]

So cool

[@Shadow-qq3hi]

I think this is amazing and have some questions 1 what british ship did you use 2 how did you get the muskets to shoot 3 any tips for us small stop motion artists

[@e.t.c.5836]

Nice job

[@cherrycherrychums]

I watched this before watching the final video. It has made me want to watch it even more now that I saw the behind the scenes. Fantastic work!!

[@webster8099]

Tebrik ederim dostum. Harika bir iş başarmışsın...👍☺️🙏

[@venemous32]

Cool

[@Andrew_Drozd]

I’ve got the same problem with the camera moving a bit if I don’t sit in the same spot haha. Nice behind the scenes tho.

[@VARENIKARTSTUDIO]

Огромная работа проделана. Автор молодец. Фильм понравился. Уровень к которому я буду стремиться. In the best!!! It is fine!

[@Smithy_YaMainManzzz7436]

Just got to say you did a great job with the animation and do you want one of the best animators I have ever known

[@tiffanymiller834]

He is the best¡!!!!!!

[@carterlornie5955]

good job

[@F1stzz]

LEGEND, period, cemented🤘🏻 The amount of dedication and work being put in every single upload is just through the roof, my man, can't thank you enough for everything you've done for our entertainment throughout all these years👌🏻 Blessings to you and everyone around ye, Joshua, TY, dear Hamster 😊👏🏻 P.S: MOM, GET THE CAMERA - I'M IN THIS LEGEND'S DOCUMENTARY 😃😂

[@futureneon33]

yo You spent way more time then I thought - really nice job.

[@marcinpietrzak1824]

Man That what u made is masterpiece! I have not expected that cost u so much time and effort and sleep less nights but every second of this movie is fantastic. I have 40 and I move back in the time and I was one of the pirate. Coz of u I bought barracuda ship :D and I am playing with my daughter. Thank You so so so much! Ps my daughter watched this movie 5 times already :D all the best and I am waiting for more.

[@marcusga416]

You are the fucking best

[@jeremydavie4484]

Most people would probably quit after a few days or weeks because of poor planning. You really planned it all out! This was awesome!

[@mrcheesecake0000]

YESSS

[@ultra_android_5550]

yeehaw man

[@juliefanning4745]

Sorting must be pain full

[@BillyGorst]

What type of cord did you use for the rigging? I have an un-rigged Lego tall ship that I need to get around to rigging! I haven’t been able to find the right cord though!

[@user-xw5hh8mr9g]

아주 잘 만드셨네요.

[@zero-x4663]

Eeeeh! I live in lancaster!!

[@zero-x4663]

I am perplexed. Please could you explain?

[@Durahan82]

Do you have the plans for the Blue Sail Ship ?

[@LoGoMeMe]

What software are you using to make the video?

[@Jooby]

i absolutely adore this. what gear and programs do you use?

[@hamsterproductionsofficial]

I currently use a Canon 550D camera with Dragonframe software for animation. I also use a BMPCC camera for live action footage, and DaVinci Resolve for editing everything 😁

[@coltonhouse7206]

How did you build the remade Caribbean clipper

[@Minboelf]

First time seeing someone cleans their legos in a washing machine

[@compilerguy2769]

what's the song playing around 13:00 ?

[@animacionestudios]

hello sir your pirates video is amazing but can you please tell me which music effects i use in lego police chase part 3 so that i can also make lego pirates videos

[@84erMaxe]

What objective and which motorized slider did you use? My boys (11 and 8 years old) are really into Lego Stopmotion and I really would like to support them. I got a Canon 6D mark I, do connecting to a PC for controll is a pain in the ass 😢, I thought about the EF-M 28mm F3,5 IS STM Macro. Any thoughts from the community?

[@jacksonj8173]

Wish I could help but I don’t know much about it 😬

[@brickmations_studio_1225]

tutorial on the sailing dory please,thank you.

[@innisfreestudios]

One question Joshua, You didn´t make behand the scene for The great getaway? congratulation for the movie and your good mood. You are very funny. Saludos from Spain. You should go on vacation to the south of Spain and enjoy a bit of the sun. I love rainy days, but here is sun for punishment hahaha

[@masacubec3466]

from where you use other sound effect

[@Koolaid_Manthe3rd]

Is there any instructions on how to make the Caribbean clipper

[@Koolaid_Manthe3rd]

@@Hamster_Productions what did I win

[@transformandgobricks7820]

Which Camera do you think is better?: The one that you are using or Logitech Pro Webcam?

[@Chris_Tina123]

You should make up movie of Lego Pirates

[@gamerman782]

Next stop, the big screen

[@paultedaldi587]

So cool something I've always wanted to do since I seen a little lego play, if that's what you can call it on eat carpet show on SBS years ago fu*ken Awesome. Stuff like this should get more views, not bloody gaming, don't get me wrong like playing them but watching people play ( NO )

[@brettbombac5344]

Can I have the barracuda

[@Mrmarination]

Your videos didnt get nearly enough likes as the should’ve deserved. These stop motions are too teir

[@il13esimoprime91]

Incredibile Joshua!!! For a my movie, the time of making is about a month. And you....2 years? AWESOME I'm a noob so I use by 1 to 5 FPS for stop motions. And you?

[@il13esimoprime91]

I answered my self. 15

[@il13esimoprime91]

Euros 2020. Ahhhhhh. A memorable football match for an italian. Uk too played really good