How to REALISTICALLY Film a Miniature Set | Aputure 600D

[@stevemuzak8526]

This channel is like a goldmine for miniature diorama fans and film makers. Brilliant!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I’m so glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidHaverty]

Also a goldmine for creatives who need to be humbled by the sheer brilliance of a mind and artist like this.... My mind has been blown for like 2 hours going down the rabbit hole watching his content! OMG.

[@Leesle15]

A course on this stuff would be amazing, especially if you're able to integrate both high tech and low tech equipment into the instruction. Very cool video, as always.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thank you! I’m glad to know you’d be interested. I’d love to do it at some point.

[@fredericapanon207]

@@AbandonedMiniatures Sounds like a great course for Skill Share

[@PumpkinPails]

I liked the handheld zoom into the doors, it reminded me so much of the Tales from the Crypt intro.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Haha thanks!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey buddy! Personally I REALLY LIKE these technical videos! They generally don't tend to do as well as other videos, but for what it's worth please know that some of us really EAT THIS STUFF UP! :) I battle those very same things when shooting live-action (ie. Can't seem to get enough light for that hungry lens!) but thankfully in stop-motion, I can set the shutter to basically whatever (I often use a 1-second exposure) and get the open depth-of-field, nicely exposed, with very little noise. I have a couple of Aputure's Amaran 200ds and really like them, but that 600D is CRAZY bright!!!!! I'm wondering about the fan noise on it. I imagine it's louder than average.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

So good to hear that Crafsman! I appreciate it. Yes, when I shoot stills it’s pretty easy but man does it need light for video! Haven’t done an interview with the 600D yet, but the noise doesn’t seem too bad. The controller box does have a fan as well though. Thankfully because of its power, you generally won’t be as close to a microphone with it and the fan sound shouldn’t be a big deal.

[@jordanjones2046]

Show us your miniature building videos is so appreciated, but to also share your photography skills, tricks and tip- OUTSTANDING! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You are amazing!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MalibuDollface]

A members only or patron course would be amazing for this! 😀

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I like that idea!

[@GiantRobolove]

One thing I like about Aputure is that how over the years they started producing real good quality fixtures. A couple of years ago it would have not been possible to get your hands on lights like these that easily. I've been using Arri lights a lot on set back in the days, but now I always go for Aputure. I said it before and say it again: I'm enjoying your content so much, because you also talk about the film making stuff. Keep it up, it's great content :)

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks! You’re right, I have an arri 650 tungsten in the closet somewhere…

[@iroosevelt]

Would definitely sign up for the course! with low-end gears and smartphone to high-end production. Great one!

[@StudsonStudio]

This was deeply interesting, thanks for this! A video series from a filmmaking perspective sounds like good stuff. And you've activated my Alexa, but she couldn't find a device called "sun," hook me up with that firmware update.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks Studson! That firmware update is quite expensive 😉

[@BPCustomCreations]

That light is nuts! You're techniques are even crazier! Such a pro 😎👍

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Haha thanks man!

[@daviddunn4538]

Please keep this kind of information coming, it is very welcome and helpful.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

So glad you like it!

[@VeganAtheistWeirdo]

This was fascinating! I know that filming yourself filming while you explain everything is probably not your idea of creativity, but you did an amazing job showing how much light was needed for such a small scene at a high frame rate, and explaining things I really know nothing about. 🤣 I hope you'll do more like this in between showing us your builds and your cinematics.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidHaverty]

THIS!!! Yes it's like INCEPTION.... but backwards. We are pulling back each layer.. His amazing detailed minitures... which is ART LAYER 1... Then he photographs and films them beautifully... ART LAYER 2... and then he pulls back that curtain to teach US lighting and camera settings with ANOTHER camera filming him shooting with a camera, which is another art form unto itself... ART LAYER 3. A True Triple Threat! Awesome work!

[@Nikita_Brus]

Just stumbled upon this. As a cinematographer and miniature painter, this work is just jaw dropping. Holy shit! Subbed in a heartbeat.

[@annuncreates5962]

I love these instructional videos! I've been inspired by your work to get into filming my own miniatures, although I'm not quite satisfied with the video quality of my phone. This and your previous video were really helpful and I was able to pick up a few tips and tricks!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks so much! It’s always good to keep improving our work. Glad I could help!

[@minb1217]

Fascinating. The DoF on that lens is amazing. I’ve been a stills photographer for years (decades!), never had much interest in video - however - a video course would be very interesting.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks! So glad to hear you find it interesting!

[@murdockscott]

Wow! Love what I have seen of your work so far. Looking forward to seeing more. This is right up my alley, as I sometimes do similar still photography based on fantastical miniature sets. Great stuff!

[@jondellar]

Yes, definitely do a series on lighting and shooting. Great idea 👍

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!!

[@minihappyart]

I loved everything about this video, the barely noticeable cat at 1:15 as well :D

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Love the technical videos!

[@Voirreydirector]

Well done, quite professional.

[@KnarbMakes]

Curious. How do you decide what distance to set your lights at? Wouldn't you get brighter exposure by just moving your lights super close? Also, loved the intro haha.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

To make a long answer short, two things: I can’t get much closer without being in the way of the “outdoors” image. Generally I want hard light beams to show through the fog, and ideally I would have the light even further away to make it more of a hard source. The closer you get the softer the light becomes!

[@KnarbMakes]

@@AbandonedMiniatures makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@ardnehus8577]

this channel really really makes us all have creativity 👍👍 thank you friends.

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

The science behind the art is fascinating. Your work is as usual top-notch, you have a very efficient Inspector to ensure quality. Cheers!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks Hacksaw!!

[@bloodbath926]

Would love to see this channel grow bigger

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, this was very interesting indeed. I, too, learned a few things. That new light is amazingly bright as well. I love your mini's-such treasures. Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge!!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@melo0800]

Yes sir, I would love to see more of these videos bruv..

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Awesome, thanks!

[@LaughingInTiny]

Those doors are amazing!! Love this. I definitely think there's potential for a course on this, because it would apply to things like product photography as well. Your dioramas are pretty genre specific, but a course around this would appeal to a much wider audience than just this crowd ☺️ For example, I'm here because I'm about to build Paris. So even though I've been watching diorama building videos for months, I didn't find your channel till I asked KZbin how to FILM them. Which tells me that your audience is much bigger than you might think. Dioramas seem to fall into four categories: old lady, Korean DIY miniature kit, horror / abandoned / old house, and D&D / WoW / Studio Ghibli. Weirdly, there aren't a lot of crossover elements... but this definitely counts.

[@tricatfilms6136]

This is a GREAT video... thanks for sharing all your techniques.

[@MalibuDollface]

Finallly!!!

[@catusninja]

Wow this is amazing! Keep up the good work.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!!

[@petermerz2704]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I love the film making videos! Happy days and model on! 😎

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks man!

[@Hw-t7j]

You are amazing with these miniatures👍👍

[@spiridiums]

I'm not in the miniature build scene (I don't have the time to really build miniatures, as much as I'd like to be able to), but I do a lot of graphic design work that requires the use of a camera. Various art fields wind up crossing paths more often than you'd ever realize, and I'm sure I could use your techniques on light and filming in my own work.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I’m glad you found it useful! Thanks!

[@CCMinis]

Super interesting stuff Nic, thanks for sharing!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Appreciate it man!

[@brian-lexiluproductions]

I really enjoyed this type of video keep um coming!!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Wow. This video was great. I don't know much about camera work but sure would love to learn. It will help me out in many ways. Love your videos and tutorials along with the educational information you provide to us all. Thank you.

[@JoshDodgingandBurning]

Fantastic job. Shooting miniatures is fine art on to itself. Scale, or I should say figuring out how small you can make something and still have it look good on camera, as well as have some ease of filming to create a realistic effect is the trick. The smaller the miniature the bigger the challenge. Cheers Man!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Absolutely, that’s why I try to stick to at least 1/12 scale most of the time haha

[@panda10000]

Me acabo de unir a tu canal porque me parece asombroso tu trabajo, tengo una extraña afición por los lugares abandonados y lo que haces es extraordinariamente realista, te felicito ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@PetrikNZ]

OK, so I'm from the old school film (35mm photography) days. 100iso was your standard lab replacement film, 6400 was about as high as available and you'd be looking at a mosaic with film grain being VERY noticeable. Aperture topped out at around f11 or f16 if memory serves me correctly. (Can't check on my old gear as it was stolen a few years ago.)

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Things have changed a lot!

[@BB-hn7pf]

love your videos! I often put them on to fall asleep to, cuz your voice is really calming. I'd love to see you do some miniatures, for any of the Silent Hill games! keep up the great work!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks! I did one a while back!

[@BB-hn7pf]

@@AbandonedMiniatures oh I must not have seen it! Gonna go watch now 😊

[@evilkinggumby]

Ever do a rotting location wwith a spiral or 'grand' staircase? Even a wrought iron style staircase would be wild with rust, overgrowth and the killer lighting you use...could be a tricky but fun way to add some verticality to a diorama, allowing for a second floor. Could even have rotted holes through the ceiling between the 2 floors :)

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Yes I would love to at some point!

[@SlickDiecast]

Love your videos! Very informative.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks so much!

[@AdonileTheDoughnut]

Wow this is beautiful! I was wondering if you make a video with getting like yourself in one of your miniatures using greenscreens

[@sergiovasconcellosocriativo]

Amazing tecniques. Thank you...master! Cheers.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thank you!!

[@marinatholeart]

Thank you for the video! Very necessary information.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks so much!

[@Thefixersnyc]

Great video. I’m putting together a reel. I’d love to know the lens you used for this shot.

[@matthuck378]

I'm jealous of your gear. And cat.

[@Atmoseeker]

Brilliant stuff mate! ...and i was just thinking of saving money on video equipment 😅

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks! There’s always more gear to buy 😂

[@jonbradley4789]

Nicely done! What was that spray you used for atmospheric haze?

[@jamesdaniel5905]

there is a town in the Namib desert named Kolmanskop, i would love to see your take on these homes now being reclaimed by the desert, i do not know if the sand would be much of a change or even how you would do it, but i would enjoy it very much

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I've thought about doing that before!

[@jamesdaniel5905]

@@AbandonedMiniatures when you do i will be excited to see it =)

[@AndreaMerchak]

Thanks for sharing. You're awesome!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks so much!

[@creativecuts7803]

Hey man, great video! I also have a connection to the film world and can definitely vouch for Aputure products. They also make some great little hand held lights for tight spots. I also fully understand how filming miniatures can quickly become a whole production in its self. Takes a while to set everything up and put it all away when your done but the extra effort is always worth it. Didn't know about the haze in a can - will look into it - I got a disco hazer but often end up using a tactical vape cloud for my smoke effects. Much love brother!!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!! It is a lot of fun, but tons of work haha.

[@creativecuts7803]

@@AbandonedMiniatures I hear you. I do my builds as a hobby but I can really relate to how much work goes into it all. Idea, construction, painting, filming, edit, record narration, edit, choose music.... it takes a lot. But I also do this because of the amazing feedback and how it affects many people I will never meet. Keep the faith brother!!

[@ouahibaart3180]

Amazing fellow you from algeria

[@grumbo8634]

Awesome and useful stuff 🔥🔥

[@777fiddlekrazy]

Awesome Work!! The CRAFSMAN sent me here!!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

So glad he sent you over, Crafsman is the best!

[@jacobosamaniego8777]

Just amazing! Niceee!!!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!!

[@sadurnivendrellmasip4268]

Siiiii un curso una muy buena idea

[@thamoigeemapao391]

Wow it's really amazing

[@ArcadeObsessed]

Very informative thank you

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thank you!

[@HorrorFigures]

What camera do you use? And the focus stays so well, dragon Frame?

[@Ben-gd6wl]

Is it possible to get the Same affect with an iPhone.?

[@maddocmiller6475]

I'm wondering... wouldn't it be best to choose a camera that offers the highest possible QUALITY but with the SMALLEST SENSOR? This way, you could also reduce DOF. What would be the best camera with the smallest sensor that can deliver a highly professional output? I would definitely not go full frame for miniature shoots. Ideally, even below Micro Four Thirds.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Technically, with a micro four thirds sensor you could get a deeper DOF with much less light, but there is no probe lens anywhere close to affordable with an equivalent focal length (which would be 12mm). So you either cannot get the camera inside the miniatures like this or you have a much tighter focal length, both kind of ruins the effect IMO. When shooting miniatures for real movies they would typically just make the miniatures in a much larger scale to compensate for some of these issues as well as having access to probe lens systems that can cost $100k+

[@maddocmiller6475]

@@AbandonedMiniatures Oh yes, totally forgot about the probe lens! Yeah, that would be a nightmare on smaller sensors. Thanks for your comment. Btw, I really enjoy your content. I'm a CGI guy, currently going back and dabbling with miniature effects and your channel is a great inspiration!

[@Thefixersnyc]

Which in-App purchase in filmic would you recommend to film miniatures, that would give me control over DOF, Shutter speed, exposure, etc.?

[@juanete2512]

A little nightmares 1 or 2 scenario would be amazing

[@gamedesign1]

Another great video!!! :)

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@fritzthefox]

Do you ever have an issue with the smoke getting residue on your miniatures?

[@raycordmusic]

What is your product for the smoked can? merci!

[@DavidHaverty]

Every cat I see until I die will be named.... "The Inspector". Amazing!!! lol

[@TheStPVideos]

I have a similar miniature and need to film it but I can't move because it's the background. (Characters are green screened). I have a Canon camera and video camera. What lens should I get? 16-35mm? I want everything to be in focus as much as possible.

[@zavarykinvisuals]

Great work! btw i also have 2 inspectors activated every time during shooting xd

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Gotta love the inspectors!

[@evilmenudo]

Freakin awesome!!!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@rachealgetscreative]

Oh, please don't let Alexa be that powerful yet. I know the day will come, but just not yet. :) Thanks for the tips for newbies. I film with an iPhone, not cinematically, but the information is nice. :)

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Haha yes hopefully not yet. Thank you!

[@MarkSommerDk]

great

[@Logan-Cassadine]

Like everything but the haze. The swirls throw off the size maybe you should let it settle a bit before recording

[@dzphotographe1]

what is the spray bottle ? Please

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

atmosphere aerosol

[@SharkYu9906]

is it use the m43 system will be better？？？？？than the len don‘t need to open f40～

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

There isn't a m43 camera that can use such high ISO levels, and it wold crop in on the probe lens.

[@sadurnivendrellmasip4268]

Genial, very good 🏆crack

[@MRDB1990]

it smart with it with the mobile phone I use a flashlight as a light I do not have red for those cool lights there: P XD

[@luisannav]

A youtube channel with 14.5M subscribers called xpresstv mentioned you on a video.

[@sanderfilmes902]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎞📽👀🇧🇷

[@JesusCien]

Vengo por XpressTv

[@cadilovr]

Omg. KZbin should really bleep people saying “Alexa” in videos.

[@kaiyotee2475]

Alexa, turn off the sun. ALEXA WOULD.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

You’re right.