How We Made An Epic WW2 Movie On A Low Budget | The Making of Turning Tide

Finished film here: • TURNING TIDE | Omeleto
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Casting
2:28 - Pre-Production
2:59 - Production
5:47 - Second Shoot
6:48 - Air Battle Visual Effects
10:22 - Water Miniature
11:29 - Invisible Effects
12:14 - Sound Design
13:03 - Music Score
14:56 - Outro

[@turningtide6578]

Watch the finished film here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJa8gI2En7qkppY

[@hancockjames]

Bravo! Wonderful short film

[@dreamwalkerinc.3563]

I wish more people will come across this more because this is just astounding work

[@thewolf6943]

You guys are incredible at visual effect

[@SpectraMoyai]

Wonderful!

[@dillypentland]

You guys, this film is amazing. I truly hope you decide to make more in the future.

[@ogsandwich]

How we made an epic documentary on a low budget about how we made an epic WWII film on a low budget.

[@ankitmahto3773]

How to write an amazing comment on a epic documentary in low budget about how they made an epic WWII film on a low budget.

[@enzochabrut3951]

@@ankitmahto3773 How to write an amazing comment on an amazing comment on a epic documentary in low budget about how they made an epic WWII film on a low budget.

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

Next project is how to make lego starwars look like one of the series all shot within the bathroom.

[@forceuser8214]

@@enzochabrut3951 How to write an amazing comment on an amazing comment on an amazing comment on a epic documentary in low budget about how they made an epic WWII film on a low budget.

[@steveobittner]

Now say that 5 times fast

[@Olufemii]

This was so incredible team

[@aaronmcneill713]

Whoa!!! Yall got a comment from Josh Olufemii!! He's the G.O.A.T!!! Thank you for your tutorials Josh. Its helping me with music videos🙏🏽

[@farhanhakim2189]

🗿

[@HuyHwee]

Yeah!

[@FelexAndVirginia]

Damn this f. olufemii you inspire alot

[@rhyswong8976]

Hollywood might have a lot of money. But these blokes had a lot more effort. Salute for the movie makers!

[@WAZA___]

Yep...in the old days movie execs would take chances on people like this...now they don't and the movies suffer for it. Same in the music world.

[@sethjansson5652]

Simply ignorant, you must watch very few movies.

[@olliefoxx7165]

@@sethjansson5652 Simply ignorant? Says the guy being ignorant. These guys made a remarkable movie on a fraction of the budget most movies get.

[@sethjansson5652]

@@olliefoxx7165 Okay? That leads me to believe you know everything that goes on in Hollywood? Trick question, you clearly don't.

[@awesomekidiqvids6682]

@@sethjansson5652 ok

[@chrisf8097]

This behind the scenes documentary is better than a number of movies I've seen.

[@svntn1925]

Most in depth I've ever seen

[@foureyes8176]

yeah its truly impressive, i love how they used miniatures instead of just CGI, it really gives it that bit of realism.

[@TheGuitologist]

I am in awe of your skill and spirit. I’ll be looking for the film now. I hope this is the beginning of an ongoing production company.

[@Zeroux_Official]

So how is the film?

[@djsfunhouse.]

Hi Brad

[@jonathanbrock8399]

It was played on omeleto which is has millions of subscribers

[@aniquinstark4347]

Found Brad in the wild yet again lol

[@instinct8558]

@@Zeroux_Official you can watch it on KZbin! Had to be one of the best vids I have ever seen on this app

[@Diax1324]

Someone needs to give these guys a script and a budget and have them do another movie with similar creative constraints. Limited CGI always looks so much better.

[@thatguy6214]

Limited cgi does not always look better. Especially now that we have the power for photorealism.

[@micah2426]

@@thatguy6214 i like it better but no sadly it does not visually look better usually

[@thatguy6214]

@@micah2426 for low budget films? Yes. But cgi can and will always enhance movie immersion and overall experience. Im gonna give you a few prime examples right now. Planet of the apes released in 1968, it looked like shit all the way up into our era until we fixed it with proper cgi. Same goes for star wars. Transformers? Blade runner? Tron? These are just the some of the best examples of cgi intensive movies that require the cgi. Many movies use little bits of cgi u dont even realize that completely changed the vibe of the scene. It does "usually" help the movie immensely.

[@madinge711]

I think what Diax might be trying to say is that limited cgi made the producers have to step up a bit more in other areas like plot and cinematography to still make a good movie.

[@Diax1324]

@@thatguy6214 The only people who can afford photo realistic cgi are not the kind of people willing to take risks with plot and cinematography

[@matteotivan3414]

The dislikes are from Hollywood movie makers

[@DJVON]

best comment ever ghahahahaha

[@stephenmarsh8269]

@@DJVON Well, im a Hollywood fil maker and I think they did a splendid job!

[@ChiDraconis]

@@stephenmarsh8269 *Correct* This population does not realize the anti-independent is carefully packaged for that market of which a section like myself that watches Enemy of the State & Robert Rodriquez Director's Disc for el Mariachi → Did any of the actors intend to go on with professional work or is is just some want to be in a movie? Notice the hotel clerk is reading El Egypto in El Mariachi

[@k3tupat1978]

Expecialy from disney

[@Jackdaniels19894]

@@stephenmarsh8269 because there not dominating Hollywood from their one movie

[@echdareez]

These guys have something that's lacking in Hollywood : originality, passion and a drive to visualize their vision.

[@Kriscoart]

This was so inspiring! So many cool interesting tricks. Truly shows how creativity and ingenuity can beat even the hardest obstacles 🙌

[@atulmanjhi3560]

KZbin also recommended me today 😁

[@spuds6423]

Agreed. As a kid I was inspired by Star Wars to do something like these guys did. Of course even later on, 8 byte graphics in the 80's were a bit primitive by today's Standards. Nevertheless I enjoyed this video, are grateful for their hard work and I wish these gentlemen continuing success in the future!!!👍👍👍👍

[@Meatloaf_TV]

Yeah

[@HuyHwee]

Ye

[@that1kid835]

Macoroni

[@Bumblebee.turbo.charger]

Many people "criticize" low budget movies but they don't see how work people have to making

[@diegomontoya7347]

"don't see how work people have to making" 😤🥶🥶🥶😈😈😈🥵🥵🥵🥵✅✅✅✅✅

[@mezurashiio]

@@diegomontoya7347 wtf

[@mezurashiio]

@@channelforstream6196 Indeed, I agree with that. They must be eradicated.

[@diegomontoya7347]

@@mezurashiio People who get triggered by emojis should be eradicated. Imagine being mad about an emoji. 🤡🤡🤡

[@snowwatermelon3103]

@@diegomontoya7347 is peanut brained

[@francom1683]

This shows that a good movie immersion isn't always CGI. You need a creative and inspired team to get that done.

[@albertomon]

I got goosebumps hearing the score at 14:29 it sounds so high quality like a Hollywood movie

[@22ARODIGUEZ]

“I was doing things with models” 💃 💃 Brings out a model of a rocket 🚀

[@charlesdikkema5800]

???

[@Shinbreaker1000]

Lmao

[@wimbraber944]

It takes a model to catch a model....

[@olliefoxx7165]

@@charlesdikkema5800 Hes doing a play on words. Models can be miniature replicas or pretty women depending on the context.

[@PaulSinnema]

Endurance and persistence is what it takes. I'm impressed.

[@volume_02]

Universal Pictures: here, you got 50k, make some good ass movie Production team: Sir, that’s impossible Universal Pictures: well, those dudes did it in a cave with a bunch a scraps! Production team: I’m sorry sir, We’re not those dudes

[@coolfred9083]

Is this an Iron Man reference?

[@troykopczyk]

@@coolfred9083 r/woooosh

[@jaydenm8745]

@@troykopczyk r/you’relamebro

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

@@coolfred9083 Yes.

[@futabafanclub865]

@@troykopczyk He was just asking if it was a reference, no need to wooosh him.

[@Pardogad]

I like the respect the director give to human real live performance.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Yes. I agree with them about using live music. It seems to be more relatable.

[@AmirMak]

Filmmaking needs labour... And a true Filmmaker will make sure that at the end everything was worth it!... Kudos team❤️

[@toheyanimation1845]

"Filmmaking needs labour" Damn you clearly never worked on a movie in your life. Wishing for people to work harder just for you to sit in front of a screen...

[@penandplay]

@@toheyanimation1845 hope this link will clear your doubt ... kzbin.info/aero/PLQPBKEvfsjq_DNc6QaLHPPed78fSOG0Ds

[@Gameunj]

This is incredible! Proof that creativity is more important than money.

[@kevinforget549]

Well it took 3 years and they needed to do a Kickstarter for more money so I'd say both are important for a good film.

[@Samford404]

@@kevinforget549 they still did it with a bag of shit compared to the big budget films you normally see are made with, and their movie is just as good or even better than those others.

[@olliefoxx7165]

@@kevinforget549 Yes, but lack of money made them think outside the box. Think of what they could do with more money. These guys dont seem like the lazy or wasteful type.

[@ZaHandle]

@@kevinforget549 I suggest you to watch Who Killed Captain Alex with an estimated price of $200 (some says $75) and it has better plot and action than hollywood

[@statesidechippie]

The soul and passion of films like this, made on a budget by friends following a dream will always beat any Hollywood film with any level of budget. Well done everyone.

[@popclutchco.7208]

this already looks extremely high budget

[@coolfred9083]

In the context of films where the budget is measured in millions (according to google the average is $100 million), it is low budget. Or did you mean that it's just they made it look high budget? In which case I agree I just wasn't sure what your comment meant and rereading it I think I kind of misunderstood.

[@vikashegde3212]

Low budget in the standard of world war movie.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Honestly the best visual FX are the ones they did as normal concealers or touch ups. Its the stuff you didn’t notice like windows, objects or drop in composites. Sound is hard especially for airplanes because the volume of the planes is often as loud as the machine gun fire. And in the air it shouldn’t be so distinct. It should have more space and distance from the cameras position to that of the sound source especially when dealing with high rates of speed like planes. Its a small but crucial detail.

[@badamsfx]

Great "Making of", better than most I see for Hollywood films. And Turning Tide is fantastic as well with an impressive sense of time and place. My first comment was going to be how good your cg aerial battle turned out so I'm blown away to discover it was mostly hand puppeteered miniatures. Everything in the film was first rate from cinematography to costumes, sound and the score. It was a labor of love and that shows. Hope to see your names on a full feature film sometime soon!

[@sgt.tuborg6556]

Incredible...looks like a millions dollar budget movie. Congrats. Can't wait to see it. Greetings from Germany...

[@AndrewJMuir]

Thanks so much! You can watch the finished movie here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJa8gI2En7qkppY

[@toby7647]

@@AndrewJMuir wow. And to watch it for free. Thank you

[@twelvegr]

Well it's a million dollar movie

[@hdexotic1914]

you aren’t from german you bloke, stop trying to be edgy

[@siri5784]

@@hdexotic1914 lmao, howdya know he wasn’t german?

[@rdecibojevnik]

It's not about a money,it's how incomplete knowledge with ideas and have such a team to have one goal, to finish the project.No matter of income after three years.Amazing job.Congrats guys.Greetings from Slovenia.

[@FitnessChaos]

This is what I love about the film industry and these guys. The amount of creativity, innovation and problem solving is crazy.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

This Short Movie is Brilliant.... looks every bit High Budget and Big Movie Studio produced. I was amazed by how polished yet POV throughout film. It looks and feels like WWII somewhere safe from Nazi Aircraft. David is about to have the adventure of his lifetime. Casting David was pure magic. His acting is so IRL that it doesn't look like acting at all. Very natural and nothing distracts from the story line. I first saw this short on Omeleto. It is fun to have a back stage pass as you share your perspective. Obviously someone got a good foundation in film school. But that is just a starting point. You took that and added your own blood, sweat, and tears. Bravo... well done.

[@kevinbutton4580]

This is way better then a lot of the war films lmao

[@hridaysardana9037]

Recipe of a Great film Practical + Visual + CGI = Magic

[@RuukuTube]

This is fascinating, but I'm only watching this because my brother is in college, learning to become a Director. I'll share this with him, as it should help him develop a greater understanding of movie production on a budget.

[@lieutenantkettch]

0:29 "I was doing things with models..." And my mind went south.

[@jassonsw]

Incredible what was done on a small budget here.

[@justincoleman7856]

Wow I can't believe that I'm just NOW finding out about this movie. I honestly love low budget movies because of the desire to put in the maximum amount of effort possible to make the best possible movie.

[@KimberlyShepherd]

The film is excellent and this is so interesting. Well done all x

[@stereotypicalbritishgamer5453]

This is amazingly done the only thing I can see wrong from a historical point of view is the spitfires attacking the bombers in actual fact the hurricanes went after the bombers and the spitfires went after the fighters, however I can understand why this change is how it is as many people see the spitfire and instantly think of the Battle of Britain as the plane is much more iconic than the hurricane. Once again very well done

[@pizzamovies23]

A stupid thing to point out. Your saying that at no time during the battle for Britain did spitfires attack bombers?

[@bobsmodels123]

​@@pizzamovies23It was possible for the Spitfires to attack the bombers mainly Henkel 111's. But Spitfires were a more natural fighter with great turning abilities, but hard to fly otherwise especially the Mk1's, also had bad energy retention hence higher altitudes were a risk for Mk1's, but they were more easy to bail out from with there bubble cockpits. Hurricanes has way better energy retention, and easier to maneuver and fly, hence why the RAF developed the tactic, Hurricanes for the heinkels, Spitfires for the Messerschmitts.

[@JohnyG29]

Rubbish. Spitfires would and did obviously attack bombers. The spitfire vs fighters and hurricane vs bombers doctrine was just that, a doctrine. It was not always possible due to numerous variables, i.e. the squadrons in the area etc. The main issues I have is that the Spitfires should have 4 machine gun flashes spread widely along each wing, and why the He111's were flying so low.

[@dnicefilms8550]

that car shot alone is so creative and epic at the same time . love it

[@bangboats3557]

These are the stories I love to see - couple of dedicated young film makers who have passion and enthusiasm, want to make real movies... location shoots, dealing with weather, in camera effects, miniatures but still clever use of modern digital effects too, like planning the model shoot and cleaning up the backgrounds. Some people just want to make whizz-bang big CGI effects movies, but with no real story. Have a great story like this one, and the effects don't need to be blockbuster, this has shown getting good results from different cheaper methods is still viable. Congratulations on a job well done!

[@microwave-vh2uc]

wow these guys are amazing on such a small budget.. Someone should pump some real money into these guys

[@tinytim300]

I live in Troon so this is kinda cool to see something made here. Also it’s cold here. And rainy.

[@JohannesRichter87]

The equation is always the same: low budget = High creativity When you are able to do something spectacular without financial resources, you have amazing skills and creativity working together for an awesome project. Prost! 🥂

[@kaiseralexander4968]

I never watched any making of doc. But for some reason I sat through this one.

[@haunbeuii1635]

Wow, this is underrated, I'm glad omleto brought some light onto this

[@spizzlo]

Obviously these guys were operating on a very limited budget, but I knew immediately that soldier wasn’t German (I’m here after watching the film). I wonder if that constraint had anything to do with the lack of dialogue between them. Regardless it turned out very well. Congratulations to them for seeing it through and allowing us to enjoy it.

[@JACB006]

Wow what dedication, what determination …. Now I must find and watch the film. Inspirational. ❤

[@tubeboob]

Incredibly painstaking process but with amazing results

[@MetalMilitia072583]

Fun Fact: The Making of Turning Tide is longer than Turning Tide

[@FreedomEagles100]

Fun fact: like a every movie? 🤦‍♂️

[@sebastianmoore5175]

@@FreedomEagles100 ??? Making of documentaries are often shorter than the movies they are about

[@aaronmcneill713]

Greetings from Texas.. I just got finished watching this film and it gave me chills. Knowing this was filmed on the exact same camera I have (The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5k) REALLY gave me inspiration. This was soooo well done. I aspire to do great works of art like this. Thank you🙏🏽

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Amazing Work Incredible Practical Effect Examples

[@colin5577]

It’s not hard to love movies made by people who love movies. The commitment to practical effects and real musicians - a no shortcut approach despite the added cost and complexity to a team strapped for cash - is to be fully applauded. Loved seeing the co-creator making the fantastic models as well. Fab. My heart bled a little at things like the frame by frame modification of the PVC windows, mind, but was impressed by the effort and motive. Must go find the short film now and support it.

[@jakemakes]

Those miniatures look INCREDIBLE

[@lloydvicedo1340]

The things we do for art.

[@Jackdaniels19894]

Or theater

[@christopherlaycock4196]

This is amazing congratulations 👏

[@destinypirate]

Very nice work gentleman! Impressed by the math of matching your models to the cgi. Not even a window frame was missed. This level of detail can be transportive!

[@InnobellaMedia]

Phenomenal! Every now and again the KZbin algorithm comes up trumps, it's just recommended this making of video and I absolutely loved it, it looks like a fantastic project. I can't wait to watch the full film now :)

[@XAirForce]

I am so impressed with all the artist involved in this. Thank you all for your effort. I can’t wait to watch the film next.

[@TeddyLeppard]

The visual effects were quite convincing. Congratulations on finishing and releasing your short film!

[@KeKcP]

the sounds were a bit lacking though

[@feelmehish8506]

Absolutely fantastic work.

[@dinoschachten]

That score is gorgeous! Also love all the small and big effects to transform things into a 1940s look. Having produced a number of music videos, I know many of these issues with weather, unwanted elements in shot and the amount of experience and creativity it takes to come up with ways to do something like the submerged plane or the dog fights. Beautiful work!

[@albinodino2005]

This is amazing reminds me of the star wars original trilogy with all the models

[@cyberlightningmedia9899]

This was fascinating to watch guys well done, filmmaking is a marathon not a sprint and the projects that always capture your heart are those that take time and labor, great job!

[@neilwaddington9413]

Fascinating and brilliant! Well done, gents! Hope it leads to lots more, I definitely want to see more of your work!!

[@boottroop1]

Can't wait to see this

[@Masterpieceman16]

So where can I see this film? I don’t even know how this video got recommended to me but I’m intrigued

[@21cup]

The link is in the description I think

[@fuqupal]

Link in description

[@skylx0812]

Was watching Corridor Crew vfx vids last night and this vid showed up in my recommendations this morning. Quite an awesome bonus.

[@palkokity8235]

This looks so amazing and I think that it is great that these guys went the practical effects route. The results look as good, if not better, than a lot of the big budget movies. I am also so excited that you managed to have all of those musicians show up to add that extra level of emotion and movie magic. It makes me want to watch it as soon as possible and excited to see what you will do next. I just discovered this and have not watched it yet and have no doubt that I will enjoy watching it tonight. Thanks for all of your passion, imagination, and great work that you put into this. The world needs more artists/storytellers like you!

[@philiphuntonphotography200]

Incredible work, such a labour of love and it shows in the high quality of the final film. Fantastic work.

[@derin111]

I don’t understand any of these technicalities but the dedication, knowledge, skill and attention to detail is fantastic. What brilliant work. Over used word.....but this is truly awesome!

[@Divide21]

I saw the finished film not long ago, you guys did an amazing job with it, I'm a filmmaking graduate and this was so good well done!

[@josiahfilmmaker1872]

This is insane. LOVE the attention to detail and the painstaking effort you all put into this. Seriously inspiring.

[@freddiehill1512]

Absolutely incredible. An absolutely credit to you all as makers. The attention to detail, the perseverance and the unwavering commitment is inspiring. Incredible work!

[@airbornesoldier8104]

Superb effort on such a low budget and far superior to some of the mainstream film companies poor excuses portraying historical dramas. At one time the children’s film foundation led the way with film dramas such as THE MACHINE GUNNERS . Please keep up the good work my friend,s and in the future you could be leading the way, BRAVO .

[@pheasantpluck]

Man besides the incredible film this behind the scenes is very very very well done and I am incredibly proud for you and happy we get access to a look like this. Bravo mates!!!!!

[@urangkita290]

That amount of work. OMG! I am very impressed. Amazed!

[@1800astra]

Had to go find your short after watching this, and it is a little gem. Loved the exteriors, and the model shots were of course excellent. Considering the weather was so unforgiving, the whole thing has a great summer feel, the music adds drama and payoff as intended. Lovely work, congrats to all involved.

[@aGGrenadez]

This is insane! So much respect for the amount of hard work put into this.

[@satchman2000retro]

I’ve never heard of this, but absolutely off to watch it now! Crazy to see local places in a wartime setting, loved the practical effects as well! Great job guys!

[@audizul]

Such a dedicated team you guys are, the result says it all. You guys are on whole another level cause not many people want to take the path you were on. Well done!

[@grekygrek]

You all are genuinely legends. This is insane ingenuity and human spirit conquering such inconceivable problems.

[@TheBishopOfBarton]

Brilliant work! What an impressive achievement! Well done chaps - truly inspiring.

[@byroncortezmusic1327]

Respect 100% A music video is a huge tempest. I can only imagine what level of hard work & perseverance a film must take.

[@hughmulgrew6966]

Fascinating and intoxicating! Oh, and rivetting - I was awestruck by the innovations used and challenges overcome during a 3 year shoot. Cudos to all the people involved.

[@zangtumtung]

So glad you persevered with the film. Really enjoyed it!

[@patrickstaudt7538]

Remarkable! I love the processes and the explanations.

[@IndependentVFX]

Bravo! This is just phenomenal. That solve on the dogfight with models is superb!

[@motorTranz]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing this!

[@TheMichaelJoshua]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Incredible what you guys did here. Great job.

[@caleeeeeeeb]

Unreal. So cool. Thank you for sharing this!

[@dwaltons]

truly fantastic work, guys. As a Scottish filmmaker, based in the US, I've got to say I'm proud to see this level of work coming out of Scotland. Excited to see what you do next.

[@charlieross-BRM]

I am waiting for the next season of "Shetland" to come out. Nothing being released this year and I have to keep reminding myself not to bother looking for it. COVID-19 blew up their filming schedule so badly that they decided by last fall to not even attempt a 2021 season. When they next can, they'll go at it to record what they need for two seasons at the same time.

[@tommegg8486]

Combining practical and CGI shots, absolutely incredible. Mega work you guys have put here!

[@MK-it7wk]

This video is incredible. It’s fascinating to see what goes on behind the camera!

[@chipbrandstetter]

Inspiring! I'm so glad I found this. A testament to hard work and creativity and how they trump low budget.

[@Scout-nj7xj]

Utterly brilliant chaps, well done.

[@brokenstudiotv]

Absolutely stunning work, especially on the invisible VFX which definitely helped bring the shots to the next level, and to be honest I didn't even notice any of them while watching the film. This was a joy to watch, thanks for the great work!

[@beatificbroseph]

Incredible job by these people, the care and love they put into their work is fantastic!

[@reitsmaassociates]

The back story adds to the finished work - stunning!

[@benocphotography]

Absolutely Incredible !

[@ggrinfan]

I am speechless, the film is beautiful, extraordinarily well made. But the creative process behind it, to achieve this beautiful goal...is simply stunning. I can only give you my congratulations and thank you for these beautiful moments of creativity, where, as in your film. The greatness of humanity is demonstrated by what it can create and not by what it can destroy.

[@mcgreevs24]

This was great. Congrats all! Loved watching the making of!

[@SimUKReviews]

You guys are incredible. Amazing work, well done!

[@WashingtonMoyo]

Wow, so much work was put into this film. Thank you for sharing.

[@dreamscuba]

Absolutely fascinating. I will go and watch the finished movie. Thank you