How to film a miniature and get a HOLLYWOOD LOOK!

[@foneticfilms]

As a filmmaker I just can’t get enough of all your artistic, practical work. DON’T EVER STOP!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

thanks!!! We'll try not to :D

[@beyondlimitationsvideo]

I wholeheartedly agree! I love the stuff they do.

[@jordanlarson6488]

Don't ever stop making projects. You're incredibly good at what you do, and filmmaking desperately needs more miniature and practical work in a world unnecessarily dominated by CGI

[@sliceoflifefilm]

No worries. We're working on new cool stuff! More videos coming!

[@Randy_Batswinger]

Well said. As a kid of the 70s I miss all that. Even miniatures that didn't quite work still felt more real that CG.

[@TheGhostchaser8]

There’s really nothing that I can say, that hasn’t already been said. You guys put Hollywood to shame. You work with virtually no budget, and produce shots that surpass productions with millions of dollars at their disposal. Very very well done gentlemen.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Very much appreciated! ;)

[@GeahkBurchill]

This channel has had a profound impact on my life and the direction I’m taking my own work-many decisions I’ve made about my new workshop were made because of their videos.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Oh wow thank you! That's so awesome to hear!!! I just saw your latest video of your workshop and it seems like you have a great space in the making!! I'm also in the process of renovating my own shop, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with yours! Good luck! ;)

[@SANFRANCISCO49ERS_PYRO]

Beautifully Done. You guys are GREAT!!!!

[@orglarovin]

As a VFX supervisor for 15 years I must applause your work!! Very well done and inspiring in this age of CGI!!!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Wow, thank you for the kind words! Means a lot! ;)

[@KevinHackett]

I went to film school, grew up on practical film making, and even dabbled with miniatures and stop motion at times. I stumbled across your how to type of videos just last night and am so excited to start trying my hand at miniatures in filmmaking and explore what I love about storytelling and film. So excited to start creating. Thank you so much for such great resources. This is invaluable. You’re work is incredible. I’ve been ranting and raving about it all day today to different people making plans for starting small, but starting. Thank you!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot for spreading the word and good luck with your projects!

[@erickkahinga]

This is currently my favorite film youtube channel! You guys are such an inspiration and every second of your videos are jammed packed with knowledge! As I grow as a director and DP I hope to learn your creativity and scrappiness to get exceptional projects done!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Great to hear! Good luck with your projects.

[@artfromtheheart4391]

I love scratch building miniatures I also love Japan and the carpentry of Shinto Shrines. This was an absolute joy to watch from start to finish!! Subbing 100%

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much!

[@mrKWJones]

Yes! Its me again! Yes I just commented on your last video... beside the point. This video is AMAZING! There is a lack of creativity in the world and I have deemed you fellas to hold the torch for our need! Dont let us down! Looking forward to a video every week! The world is counting on you!

[@cemgulpunk]

As a VFX artist I respect that the practical artistry here is next level. If this scene were to win an Oscar, it's hard to say in which category.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Haha thanks a lot!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Magical, just beautiful!!!

[@VinylCherry]

Thank you!!! I got my start as a VFX artist over 30 years ago when the transition to digital was happening. I got to meet some of the best model makers and Matte painters in the business and even was lucky to stop by Disney's matte painting department before they shut down. Where they had dozens of paintings from Mary Poppins to the black hole... You are true artist! And I hope you keep inspiring a new generation..

[@sliceoflifefilm]

wow! It must have been magical to meet all these people and see their techniques! Very happy to hear you like our work! We are trying our best to use that knowledge for our work! Thanks for watching!

[@lindybeige]

You neglected to mention HOW you added the passes together. Some sort of colour addition? Luminance addition? Transparent overlay?

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Lindybeige! This is quite an honor! Been a fan of your videos since forever! I used "screen blending" mode in after effects. I didn't go into much detail because I talked more about it in one of our past videos. ;) Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnu4eZWaepV3o8k

[@VRVitaly]

yes how did you composite it all... would like to see that

[@spinblade6459]

Kind of a strident and demanding tone you're taking there, you 📌.

[@MacCoshamFilms]

dude this whole thing is amazing!! i love the dedication to taking the time to do it right. that wide shot looks like a painting. and the tweezers joke got me

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Wasn't funny to me!!! haha :P

[@profbanzai]

Feeding the algorithm. Criminally under-subscribed channel. Your presentation style is great!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Yeeees! Let's feed the damn algorithm! 😂

[@leokimvideo]

As I know Google are expert at hiding and destroying channels, I agree this channel deserves so much more exposure

[@supersixtyeight]

Don’t ever change guys. I love what you do, how you do it and your infectious personalities. Love to work with you on something, gonna do my best to make it happen!

[@hellerart]

and in the end there is the birds cry again I recently watched a youtube video about LOL - great work.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

yes its a popular SFX :D

[@hellerart]

@@sliceoflifefilm The SFX worked perfectly and does for most anyway, was only funny to me after just watching a video about this specific bird and sound.

[@JacobMcCaslin]

This is just unbelievably impressive work gentlemen

[@THORFXMX]

As a retired practical (full scale) Special Effects tech I am so glad the new generation is still doing miniatures. Combining new tech with old techniques is great.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot!

[@plutons0productions]

Dajte ljudi, ova videa moraju trajati bar sat vremena :D

[@sliceoflifefilm]

haha, uf, onda bi ih radio po 7 godina. 🤣

[@univorse2452]

You guys are very impressive and go to extremes to get the shot you want. Respect.

[@ganeshsubramanya21]

The way everything comes together is almost so poetic, obviously there are many film making and tutorial channels that I respect in KZbin but this channel feels like a history tv documentary show you know, aghhh people! understand the efforts behind this channel so that this channels grows to the level it deserves, the short films documentaries and behind the scenes are exceptionally crafted, hoping you get selected to the biggest of the biggest film festivals 😃

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you Ganesh!

[@SebastianJern]

Looks amazing! 😍

[@animateangus]

Amazing work! That establishing shot of the building is absolutely stunning.

[@johnphan319]

There are a lot to learn from not just miniature hobby but also a professional artist. Thank you very much for this knowledge. Love it

[@christopherl-b1892]

POST MORE! This work is AWESOME!!!!

[@ggrinfan]

I am not a filmmaker, just an enthusiastic modeler and a fan of dioramas. What strikes me about this beautiful work, is that it could have been done in many different ways, including doing it almost entirely in CGI. By incorporating miniatures, matt painting techniques and lighting in different layers, the warmth and quality of the images is incredible. It's like watching a manga magazine scene come to life with spectacular realism.

[@lorenleskovar]

Ovo je nevjerojatno, stvarno stvarate nevjerojatne svjetove. Iskreno, ne znam koji bolje izgleda, dojo ili futuristički grad iz Slice of lifea. Ponosan sam što ovakvi projekti dolaze iz HR. Nadam se da ćete ostati primjećeni na festivalima, keep up the good work!!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Puno hvala na lijepim rijecima Loren! 😉😉

[@subasurf]

This channel allows me to live out my childhood dreams of film making vicariously through what these guys manage to create on such a low budget.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Glad to gear that! 😊

[@hazonku]

Heck yeah! Final video! this whole series has been great! And what a great cause to do this for!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot! I might actually squeeze one more video out of it, haha.. We'll see !

[@KnapfordMaster98]

Just insanely beautiful work. Looks straight out of a 90s movie, the layered approach to the lighting makes it so complicated and realistic. I can't put into any more words how stunning this is.

[@ccoop5194]

Lighting matches so well! Great work, so inspired here!!

[@brettsalter3300]

Your skill in getting every dollar up 'on the screen' is admirable! The end result is a million dollars! (And it only cost $99, 999?) ha ha. Your eye for detail shows, (as it did in Slice of Life) and this attention to detail pays off, from your superb storyboarding images, the miniature furniture and props, to the tiny incremental changes in final shooting. Congrats on another incredible, truly worthwhile project, that will hopefully inspire some future artisans.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

And thank YOU for the ongoing support man! ;)

[@squiddle5193]

That Eagle's screech at the end was definitely over the top xD

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Mission accomplished then! :D

[@eddjordan2399]

WOW. just amazing that the entire shot is completely made up blows me away. i love composite shots they just look great when done correctly and you guys do it!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@fishbarbeque8540]

I can never get enough of these miniature model shoots!!! great job!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

You and me both!

[@ULTRAWIDE.]

So good. Great framing (thank fu** for OCD) and model work. The colours look fantastic too. Very satisfying to look at.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Haha yes... OCD saved the day!

[@darviniusb]

Talent and passion compensates the lack of budgets. Looks fantastic.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks!!!!

[@Michael_Moon4242]

Watched all the episodes now I want to make movies... thank you so much this is really great work! The little judokas will sure have enjoyed it!

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

I’m SO impressed! This isn’t film making, it’s making magic happen!

[@DMVB2307-u6d]

It blends so well with the practical shots, well done !

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot!

[@jkartz92]

It's like rendering out light passes in 3d, beautiful!!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

but better!! hahah

[@tilmola]

this is so prefect

[@MarkBTomlinson]

The final result really excels in displaying all your hard work and skill. Congratulations top class work.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much!

[@ericfelberg9152]

Many thanks for sharing your process in bringing this beautiful project to life. I love to see the power of digital combined with good old-fashioned artistry & craftsmanship. Truly inspirational.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Many thanks! Long live old school effects :D

[@Thefixersnyc]

I have followed you for quite some time. Thank you for the inspiration and congratulations on the success of your films and, especially, on being steadfast in pursuing your passion. You inspire me more than you know. I am an aspiring spfx artist. I have much less funding than you. I turned my entire living room into a filming studio. I built an overhead rig that spans the entire width of the room from which I can hang any equipment. I fabricated my own manual dolly system that works very well. I share your passion for this and am very grateful that I can witness your accomplishments. I was wondering which motion control slider did you use. I assume the camera was a black magic?

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Hey thanks a lot for the nice message! Yes we use a black magic pocket 6k. Our slider is Ditogear, but I think that company is not working anymore. I wish you tons of luck with your projects and just keep creating! All the best, Luka

[@Thefixersnyc]

@@sliceoflifefilm Thank you and best of luck all of your film endeavors.

[@haydenwilliams1114]

Gorgeous work!

[@DrunkChimp]

Absolutely incredible work. Thanks for showing this process.

[@thingswelike]

Amazing work as always! Love the breakdown of the different passes and compositing

[@boblydecker5951]

That’s awesome!! The second he brought up the other guy’s tweezer skills, I immediately thought that there’s no way he was gonna make a penis joke. Thank you SO MUCH for not letting me down!! Oh yeah, ALL your work with/on this dojo project is top notch and very inspirational to aspiring filmmakers. Obviously, other than the price of the motion controlled slider rig, I am intimidated by the complexity of the device, while being overwhelmed with the possibilities, once you’ve learned the necessary functions. Keep up the great work!! 😀👍

[@sliceoflifefilm]

There's some cheaper version of motion control sliders. You can get them for a couple hundred bucks. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@nyaneswaranmanogaran5925]

You guys are DIY Filmmaking legends! So inspiring & always a huge fan of the amount of realism & fine details you put in to create artistic, stylized & aesthetically pleasing shots! Would love to see you guys tackle a Heavy Metal magazine vibed Sci Fi Fantasy Space Epic miniature filmmaking content in the future!

[@galaxyblaster1095]

Mad respect dudes! I really hope this makes it at the festivals!

[@andrewmcgee1001]

Great job and attention to detail. I've always been fascinated with miniature sets and what it takes to getting the shot "just right." Love your work!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot Andrew! ;)

[@olovskiPL]

i don't even make movies, but this, the whole process, and of course the end result is amazing!!

[@johnnykarlitch]

3:30 Funny funny, an OCD perfectionist.

[@skargoz5203]

Great work! Remembering how to set up equipment last used two years ago- I can totally relate.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

This is incredible guys! Thank you for showing your process. You’ve seriously inspired me to level up my miniature filmmaking game even further. Beautiful work!!

[@jd5787]

Not in this business but you guys did an amazing job. Lots of work and planning went into it. You sold the shot really well... Thanks for sharing the process here!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beteetmechant]

Can't wait to see your what you will create for your new project. You are so talented !

[@roronoazorro8822]

Yesterday I saw your sci-fi movie where you created cool futuristic buildings with small boxes and old telephone, Today this. Each video is no less than a masterclass. You have become my favourite. ✌️

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@GustavssonAlex]

Love your stuff! So mouch detail but at the same time you’re not spilling any time and if it looks good it’s good enough. Have watched all your work and I wish I lived in Croatia so we could work together. Keep it up! Cheers from Sweden

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you Alexander! ;)

[@lassebauer]

I honestly can't decide if the final films or your "making of" vids are more entertaining, but while the jury is out on that one, please keep these little masterpieces coming! 😍🙏🏼

[@sliceoflifefilm]

haha... will do! ;)

[@brettsalter3300]

I know exactly how you feel Lasse, I re-watch the 'Making of' clips for 'Slice of Life' probably more often than watching the actual film itself. There is so much joy, love and skill in what Luka and his cohorts do, and in genres close to my heart, that it just makes me happy to watch anything associated with the work.

[@dougrobinson5706]

@@brettsalter3300 I do as well.

[@punkworkschannel]

Everything works so well in this video, just a really artistic feel to it. Fantastic!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much!

[@JR-dm1oq]

Well done! this looks better than Star Wars VII - IX. Can't wait for the entire docu!!! Love!

[@aboutface7961]

great work, Loved the blade runner style project as well.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much!

[@leo_vfx_jpeg]

Lovely work! and the eagle sfx at the end was the cherry on top. :)

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much!

[@sarveshponnusamy]

need a lighting tutorial please, your works are fantastic; Love from India

[@KnarbMakes]

Love this, thanks for sharing the process.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks for watching!

[@bchi521]

wow... love the artistic and technical work you put into the intro. I can not wait to see the entire documentary.

[@dejahdanger]

Fantastic work. The entire project is beautiful.

[@aybee5908]

Great work. Thank`s for sharing behind the scenes!!!

[@maxjones503]

One of my favourite filmmaking channels, love your work.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a lot! ;)

[@dashoverboard.]

I think some falling leaves and a couple of birds tracked in the roof od the dojo would´ve been the cherry on the top.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

I agree.. I thought about birds too, but ran out of time in the end.

[@jp-incamera]

You guy's did an amazing job...the results look beautiful. Much love JP x

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Oh!! Thanks a lot man! Means a lot coming from you! Cheers! ;)

[@tagore4d]

amazzzing video. Miniatures + AE's magic + most importantly the mini motion control camera!! just love it!!! Can you plz make some videos/tuorials about the motion control cam setup !

[@sliceoflifefilm]

thank you.. dont have time right now. but perhaps in the future!

[@CommandoNinja]

You guys are absolute genius and craftmasters! Inspiring as always

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you Ben! Cheers!

[@nameme2745]

incredible is an understatement. give us more.

[@SubjectiveTV]

This Level of mixture between style and realism you cant get with Blender.

[@StrayVertex]

As a CG artist, this is gold material!

[@moonlightblue9196]

That was so cool! I learnt a few stuff that could be implemented in 3d renders

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Great to hear! Tnx!

[@chris_sparrows]

This is very beautiful. What a strong opening and lovely miniature work.

[@SaeedKhanflmkr]

You guys are crushing my dream to be a film maker...🙊 I mean this amazing stuff, helping n giving ideas as a film maker. Thanks for sharing your amazing work.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Haha, why crushing? We hope we are showing that anything is possible even if you work from a garage! :) Thank you for watching!

[@LaughingInTiny]

This was fantastic! I've watched all kinds of this sort of thing, and the way you put this together and explained so simply was brilliant. Thank you!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Awesome, thank you for the lovely comment!

[@bestpicture9295]

So much love for your hardware and dedication. Really enjoyed the film. Please keep entertaining us.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Steve_1492]

OMG I just found these. I was looking for the OG SoL vids. You should have mentioned. Beers when we can be great. Beautiful work and good luck on the Festivals. Steve😍 🐢

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Oh, I didn't know you missed those. Subscribe so you will get notifications in the future! Glad to hear from you man, hope to visit UK one day soon. Then beer time for sure!

[@ProphetNewYork]

I LOVE your guys work!!! can't stop watching your videos!

[@nickbusch7860]

This is amazing man. I am floored on how cool this turned out!!!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks a ton, man! :D

[@clemenswirth]

Amazing work guys! I'm also into miniatures and it's always very motivating to see like-minded people in this kind of genre : ) Best regards from Austria

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Oh wow dude! I checked out your channel. Great work! Your cinematography is top notch! You create great atmospheres! Cheers from Croatia! ❤

[@clemenswirth]

@@sliceoflifefilm Thank you, means a lot!! cheers

[@emmanuelgoldstein1918]

Masterful!

[@TheNakedSilo]

Amazing! All that work paid off; everything looks great! Best of luck in the festivals!

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thanks so much!

[@tekkythai]

Imagine if these guys get a 1 million dollar funding. Oh lord, what could they achieve?

[@sliceoflifefilm]

If you know someone with a million to spare, you know where we are! 🤣❤

[@Mike-Carson]

OMG, You guys are great. Thank you for this video, I just got my first studio and to see this video is so Inspiring 🔥

[@_20nine_]

Most underrated channel

[@JosephelLeon]

This blew me away! Outstanding.

[@AmIAFilmmaker]

Just amazing attention to detail. Absolutely love this.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Thank you very much! You ARE a filmmaker!

[@CedricThomas34]

Excellent job! Well done guys.

[@ncao]

Thanks for sharing and the detail tutorial. LOVE it very much.

[@dougrobinson5706]

This final composition looks like a beautiful painting in motion. Oh and smack Dino in the head over the tweezer comment lol. Damn fine work, guys.

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Oh don't worry, I'll get him next time ;D

[@elcomvision4597]

Great work indeed , truly artistic ! reminds of good old days when SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS were created with so much of involvement and manual and physical work those were really SPECIAL ie . SFX and now its just VFX .. CGI has its own advantage though but this is very well blended , fantastic !

[@sliceoflifefilm]

Couldn't agree more!! Tnx for watching! ;)