THE FRENCH DISPATCH model shop

THE FRENCH DISPATCH (2021) model shop. A short model shop “making of” featuring the miniature work that Simon Weisse and his Berlin crew did for the Wes Anderson film. Sense of Scale documentary. Indian Paintbrush, Fox/Searchlight, Music: Alexandre Desplat

[@MindbodyMedic]

Miniatures in Wes Anderson films are done in such a way you can't tell they're ''real'' but you know they're not cgi. sort of inbetween state that suits his aesthetic perfectly. Thank God for filmmakers like him keeping these artists in work.

[@piercefilm]

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes model shop miniatures from Anderson films coming up!

[@brobinson8614]

Sadly when Peter Jackson made a 3D movie, (the Hobbit I think) the duel cameras lenses couldn't get close enough together, as need to be the same distance apart as our eyes, but when scaling down to the ratio of the model the lenses need to come closer together by that same ratio too. But they couldn't physically do it. So the 3D footage they filmed gave away that models were tiny. PJ decided to go to CGI and that caused a major shift away from model making in the entire film industry. Even though most films still aren't 3D. I personally think with the way small lens technology has improved in recent years, that means those smaller lenses could get much closer together for scale for filming models in 3D. So miniature models could become a reality again.

[@MindbodyMedic]

@@brobinson8614 may God have mercy on his soul 😢

[@pawpawstew]

As a model builder, it does my heart good to this work still being done. Certainly CGI has its place, but nothing beats a physical modeler. You folks do beautiful work. 👍👍👍👍

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

Nothing? I don’t know about that. While model building may keep up with the times (doesn’t look outdated later)… CGI definitely offers some visuals that models and practical effects would not be a proper substitute for. I think the direction and style of the director also dictates what would be a good fit for the movie.

[@cchavezjr7]

Physical models and Matte Paintings. They can make a scene have warmth that CGI still hasn't been able to.

[@GillesvanZeebroeck]

Movies made entirely out of CGI feel cold. The sizing of objects is often wrong, look at transformer movies, where in one scene the human fits in the hand, the next scene that same human is half the size of the robot??? The colours are off and often too bright, the depth perception is off, the granularity is off and I could go on and on. You are right and CGI has it’s place but it should be limited to things like back drops, vista’s, etc. Don’t (s)tell a story through a computer…

[@VideoCesar07]

I am just a amateur hobby builder and seeing this stuff inspires me to keep building. I agree that CGI has allowed scenes that might've been impossible before but frankly it is too overused in places where a miniature or bigature would do just as well, if not even better. A good example of a good blend of physical models and CGI was Netflix Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. They used puppets, sets, props, etc and CGI was used to smooth out and refine certain details. I feel for the SFX artists who poured their heart and soul into the 2011 The Thing cause they were told it would be mostly practical effects with CGI for only certain scenes but during editing they saturated the movie with so much CGI you could not appreciate their efforts.

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

@@GillesvanZeebroeck Did the movie Avatar feel cold? What about Star Trek? Interstellar? Even when models are used, CGI is used to bring the live action together.

[@Miniac]

I would absolutely kill to be involved in a production like this

[@savagex466-qt1io]

lmfao was just gonna say " can I come over bud " good to see ya Miniac Thanks so much for your video's

[@huynguyenquang580]

most people watching this video don't even know who you are, but keep chasing your dream, don't give up, you'll get there eventually :)

[@manordrive4716]

I know who you are, keep up the good work and I hope you get to work on amazing projects

[@Sadgamer-143]

No you wouldn't, that's a horrible thing to do.

[@vinceisgone7317]

You can do it! Everybody trust in you! Don't kill anybody! ;)

[@m6087]

Hello everyone, I've been an amateur model maker for almost 58 years and you can't imagine how much fun your channel is to me. A big thank you and hello to all my fellow model makers around the world. Marc

[@davidkelsey2864]

I never cease to be amazed by creative people out there. These model builders are amazing. I could watch this for hours.

[@garydalrymple7308]

Totally agree. Real craftsmanship.

[@igloo54]

I can't help that the surrealism of your miniature world, if duplicated in our real world would make our reality as beautiful as your artistic expression.

[@andrewgowing9815]

As a builder of scale models, it really makes one appreciate the skill involved in constructing these masterpieces. Scratch-building at it's finest. Bravo.

[@deaconb]

Lovely. Wonderful to see the faces that actually bring the "Wes Anderson Style" to life... beautiful work.

[@thegamethemovie9605]

Great to see fresh and seasoned talent working together!

[@annemariestrehl]

I wish to one day see all of these in a dedicated Wes Anderson museum. That is such incredibly dedication to details and his very unique aesthetic style. So impressive!

[@piercefilm]

The miniatures museum in Lyon, France has some of them.

[@wdwnutjm]

SO cool!!! Details like this is why his movies are some of my favorites!

[@gustavoroman2214]

This is amazing. When I saw the movie I absolutely couldn't tell there were so many models! that's brilliant

[@piercefilm]

There were a lot more, but I didn't get a chance to film them being made!

[@jimhood1202]

Wes Anderson's reputation is due in no small part to the incredible skills of artisans like these fine people. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result. Thank you for your hard work, some of us movie goers notice it and are grateful. (The others maybe don't notice consciously but can't fail to subconsciously, so it's all good 😉)

[@LL-tx2kj]

I just thought I’m getting Wes Anderson vibes these models, had no idea it was actually for one his films.

[@bighands69]

It would be great if the likes of a Wes Anderson film could be made for less money so that there would be more profit in it.

[@apotbos]

You people really love liking this guy's ass, the French dispatch was garbage.

[@Topshelf87]

I’m so thrilled to see artists and craftspeople work like the old days of film. So much talent pushed aside by CGI over the last few decades. Beautiful pieces !

[@bighands69]

CGI has its place but has been overused and directors and producers that have an artistic vision can get the best out of both due to their creativity. Dune recently used both CGI and practical effects. I think that there has to be a move towards making films with a lower budget so that they then do not have as much pressure at the box office and it means more profit and then more films get made.

[@Kenneth_villanueva27]

this is real artistry, real craftsmanship.

[@TheMightyAntar]

I grew up with Thunderbirds and Stingray and have never lost the sense of awe that inspired model making can produce on film. Magnificent work.

[@junglejane9979]

So happy to have the music from the movie in this piece as well. The movie was a masterpiece. Bravo on the beautiful models! Your work is appreciated!!!

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Love the Kansas Cargo behemoth! A mechanic’s nightmare but just so neat! All beautiful work.

[@deonpowell4482]

Wow the amount of and attention to detail is unreal. Absolutely stunning, I shake too bad to do that type of work anymore. Please keep the art going by passing your talent on to others.

[@br.samuel4754]

So nice music. Feel good video for hours. Wunderfull creations. Applaus.

[@andreamteo]

my favourite thing about these miniatures is that theyre allowed to look like miniatures, they dont have to be hyperrealistic but are allowed to have that slightly cartoonish quality to them that makes it all the more perfect.

[@kimconrad3008]

Unbelievable , such talented people . I big tip of the hat to all model makers and painters , bless you all

[@magpiemagpie6607]

These guys are AWESOME, thanks for work.

[@huangkate8714]

Not only these talented artists’s work but amazing music pleased me so much. Thanks all these amazing people behind senses for built up a good movie.

[@mjflory]

This is exquisite! The models, Berton Pierce's video, Alexandre Desplat's music... I hope the models themselves are preserved (like the beautiful sets of the Brothers Quay, which were shown at New York's Museum of Modern Art).

[@jorgejefferson8251]

I could watch hours of this stuff.

[@mrpalaces]

Between this gorgeous craft and Displat's music, this hypes me more than any trialer could

[@leosarmiento4823]

I'm in absolute awe of the artistry of the model makers....

[@pjokkenroll]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in my entire life!

[@piercefilm]

I have a couple more of these short "model shop docs" coming up next year after the films are released!

[@tedioustotoro4885]

As someone who saw these models in person at the recent exhibition in London, I really appreciate the craftsmanship of them

[@ADAPTATION7]

It's fascinating to see the amount of detail in these creations.

[@hajihunterr7662]

Love you all thank you for the amazing work.

[@adsilcott]

I was thinking it looked like a Wes Anderson set--and of course it is! Great work!

[@Buffaloc]

Artists like this and especially Wes Anderson give me hope.

[@DudditsJoeFinemusic]

I can watch this for days, without eating or sleeping! It's so fascinating! Only people that love this kind of work can understand that this is sooooo awesome!!!

[@josephherman5790]

As a 1/35 Modern Russian Armor scratch builder,I too am in awe of these types of models..Awesome.

[@joaoquiroz]

beautiful work!!! beautiful movie!! thank you guys!

[@erinrising2799]

thank you for all your hard work, some of which I didn't even realize was models while watching the movie

[@royksk]

Amazingly detailed models; skill and artistry combined 👍

[@Buck1954]

Model making was once a necessary craft. This makes me smile.

[@DocTinfoil]

Berton... I AM IN HEAVEN!!!♥♥♥♥♥ ..Quite possibly your most delightfully magical, wonderful short yet!!!

[@DocTinfoil]

...must add... this old modelmaker softie actually had to reach for tissues by the end of watching! Truly and utterly perfect!♥

[@piercefilm]

That was my feeling when I was allowed to film this little "making of" in the model shop!

[@DocTinfoil]

@@piercefilm These golden moments are getting much fewer. At Weta Workshop, we have so few movie miniatures to build and document these days... . ...no thanks to our !!!***!! brethren at Weta Digi ;)

[@miketaylor7678]

OUTSTANDING! What craftpersonship.

[@steelandglass]

What a Doll House. Such creative people and what amazing attention to detail. Unfortunately in a few years of software development something that was known as “hand made” will become “mouse made” and the average viewer won’t even notice the difference. Where is there a museum dedicated to house and display all those amazing miniatures. What a place that would be to stroll away an afternoon. Great work … 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@piercefilm]

There is a great museum for film props and miniatures in Lyon, France.

[@dingjs1969]

Very nice...the airplane has a 'life aquatic' vibe to it.

[@lukeportelli2097]

The last one is a Boeing 314 "Clipper", a long range flying boat, designed around 1936 and first flown on June 7th, 1938. It was introduced in 1939. In total, 12 were built. 6 Belonged to Pan Am, 3 to British Overseas Aircraft Corporation (B.O.A.C) and the last 3 to the U.S Navy.😊

[@LocalHistorian]

All the model makers ROCK!!

[@gabriellen.2886]

My brother, a modeler of many years, will love this! Thanks!!

[@robatsea2009]

That's brilliant work. I love the distinctive touch that the model work gives to Anderson's films.

[@JonnyJetson754]

I never imagined the future now people loving models and scale versions of stuff but I absolutely love it

[@MyTv-]

Modelmaking on a professional level! Très magnifique!

[@martinl.7949]

Fantastic to see the people behind the magic, thanks for sharing.

[@ULTRAWIDE.]

Props to Wes Anderson for keeping miniatures alive still in mainstream films.

[@richardcary5751]

Outstanding short film! Well done!

[@piercefilm]

Thanks! It was fun to film in the model shop. I wish more directors would use miniatures in their films.

[@alinepacheco9517]

What a dreamy feeling for the eyes to build a small world

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Very talented people!!!

[@charlesharwood5705]

I love the ridiculous sized C-124ish aircraft haha.

[@flightlessboid]

Bonus points for spotting a Globemaster.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

ITS A BIG BOING C-124444444444444

[@chrispile3878]

Outstanding! Now I'm interested in the movie.

[@palco22]

Talent is commitment.........and results are formidable !

[@robertdrinkall8947]

Wonderful workmanship, excellent.👍

[@rayjennings3637]

Stunning! No other word for the level of skill and detailing involved.

[@joshacollins84]

Thumbs up for the skills, talent, & creativity! 👍👍

[@davevan8864]

Nice to see practical effects being used. I want those plane models!!!! Great work!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic and nearly unbelievably well done (video and work). Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people.

[@piercefilm]

Thanks for watching!

[@LE672AJ]

Excellent work! I’ll have to go watch it again with a different focus to simply admire all the work that was put into this kind of stuff :)

[@liamcrawford3356]

I was lucky enough to see all these miniatures in person at the French Dispatch exhibition

[@truefilm6991]

Absolutely fantastic! This is on the exact same level as, say, the team of Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest and finest model railroad and many other model and prop makers. Nothing beats real miniature modeling. To top it all, Wes Anderson shoots on real 35mm film, which still is the most gorgeous looking image by far. Very happy that there is still a real physical, tangible world, more beautiful than anything virtual could ever hope to be.

[@stevenmarchant25]

Fascinating to watch - thank you.

[@F4FWildcat]

You guys are OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!

[@darieuslegg]

This is incredible. Love the craftsmen ship and analog approach. Congrats team!

[@mickparly]

Amazing job, i have never seen anything like this. So fascinating.

[@piercefilm]

I also have a short "making of" from The Grand Budapest Hotel here on my channel. Wes Anderson is one of the last directors to still use miniature effects.

[@3passa]

Thanks for this wonderful making-of Berton, it always is a privilege to do this kind of work, but now I´m choked with emotion about my own work :-D See you soon in the workshop!

[@piercefilm]

I´ll be there! ;)

[@Manlam-mrlam]

Ingenious workmanship

[@larryashmore489]

Good work folks! It made a great movie.

[@zas5892]

That is awesome to see ladies and gentlemen building such incredibly beautiful models right on you guys and gals

[@Casey.seeK.]

So much work for those few seconds of fame but well worth it! I respect the months of work that must have gone in these models.

[@Suggestive_Carp]

just wish this wasn't playing in just 12 theatres. Would love to see it in a cinema

[@felixcat9318]

This was a magical trip into the world of imagined environmental miniaturisation which I loved! These superbly skilled artists create art in miniature which is a joy to see. Subscribed.

[@nathandavidzipf]

I love all the minute details that are put into every wes Anderson movies.I’d also love to help out creating like this

[@jantyszka1036]

The aircraft look wonderful. I can't wait to see this.

[@JohnAnderson4242]

Looks to be a wonderous world ! Modeling is cool !

[@chrissimmons906]

Beautiful work! Well done!

[@piercefilm]

One of the last model shops worldwide making so many miniatures for movies. Although Ian Hunter did some great model work for Foundation!

[@chrissimmons906]

@@piercefilm It's great that they can keep the art alive. Ian, myself, and Tommy Griep along with Jim Davidson are going to be on a panel on the 28th at Comicon S.D. talking about DIY Dr. Who VFX. :-)

[@piercefilm]

Wish I could be there with you guys! Or at least in the audience... ;)

[@chrissimmons906]

@@piercefilm That would be fun, it's been too long. :-)

[@montigobear]

This takes me back to school! Wonderful work on display.

[@chrissd08]

Awesome work and film!

[@alonespirit9923]

Ah, Evergreen Styrene, where would model and miniatures building be without it!

[@DC_ABC_123]

I was gonna say... "Hey, it's Evergreen! I use that and I'm nobody!"

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Evergreen and capillary attraction make all things possible.

[@Bobalicious]

Amazing artistry.

[@gladysmaidanacastro]

Lovely 💖 Absolute Art!!!!

[@colincomber8027]

Superb models, superb modelers

[@rogemonxxx599]

What sensacional!!!!! Beautiful job!!!

[@rudihenrard1506]

, magnifique merveilleuse j'adore c'est un travail d'artiste 👍❤️👏🇫🇷

[@sandersousa2163]

spectacular work !!!

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

So cool always loved miniature effects and model making.

[@maxiegrobner9018]

Beautiful work.

[@vegansoy]

I’m starting to think that he decided to use miniatures in place of sets more than he ever has. Perhaps his actors will be digitally inserted? Or maybe there is a surreal dollhouse vibe he’s going for. Wonderful to see so many talented people getting a chance to work. Bravo!

[@phfen]

Amazing work ! And it gives such a warm and true 3D feeling that no computers can render.

[@theomiquet1649]

This is incredible... And fascinating 😊

[@gilbertlozano902]

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗Beautiful work!

[@nelsonc6173]

Amazing!! Such beautiful work!!! As a model maker myself I appreciate the effort and craftsmanship of these incredible artisans! Just amazing! Great little documentary too!!!

[@redstrat1234]

Stunning work

[@kungfuwitcher7621]

Incredible work being done there. A joy to watch 😊👍

[@paulvanappeven3340]

Super work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇧🇪 love all the great details.

[@GazelleAutomations]

Absolutely beautiful work that looked really beautiful in the film! Thank you for putting this behind-the-scenes together.