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Building a stone giant
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugo May 28. 8 Replies 1 Like
Hi guys ! It's been a while since I came here to post anything. Now I'm working on my next stop motion short and I'd like to share what I've done so far and get advices.…Continue
DIY third hand
Started this discussion. Last reply by Arcimboldi Oct 19, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hi all,I recently started working on a little model (about 5cm tall) of SuperSulpey Firm and I realized that wasn't easy.1- Because I got big fingers2- Because I only have 2 handsOne problem seems…Continue
Tags: sculpting, magic-arm, third-hand
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Hugo replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"Always a pleasure to watch your videos Nick !
I'll try something and come back to show you if it's working."
StopmoNick replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"The "carved" puppets - actually modelled in Super Sculpey - are the Adam and Eve puppets in this short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lfqTk_v5Kk&t=3s
The skeleton can be seen in action in this little…"
Hugo commented on Hugo's photo
Main character test design
"Thank you Ed !
The animation hasn't started yet. For now I'm making prototypes for the characters armature and running some tests for the set."
Hugo commented on Simon Tytherleigh's video
moco graveyard shot
"Good job Simon ! What is the scale ?
I like the spider's web detail and how the light catches it. However, you might want to keep them out of focus so we can't spot the trick."
Hugo replied to Darren Nemeth's discussion Extension tubes or ? are best for macro shots with a DSLR
"Extension tubes are great, I use them all the time.You'll just need more light on your scene."
Hugo replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"Thank you all, that's very helpful ! And I'm glad you like the design.@MoonshineYes I guess they'll be heavier than the rest of the body but just to be safe I'll probably put tie-downs.@NickHarryhausen's puppets are great…"
John Oakley replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"I've never had to do this, but you could do worse than take a look at how figma figures like this are articulated."
StopmoNick replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"That's a great looking concept!
You can have a supposedly rigid statue, like Ray's Talos, Kali, or ship's figurehead, that actually does bend - those were foam latex. I guess the fact that it flexed was part of the magic.…"
Moonshine Animations replied to Hugo's discussion Building a stone giant
"That's a really cool and interesting design! I would probably make his legs out of heavier pieces to ensure that you'll have the weight there to do other poses and such."
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Building a stone giant
Hi guys ! It's been a while since I came here to post anything. Now I'm working on my next stop motion short and I'd like to share what I've done so far and get advices.I've built this stone giant but now I have some doubts about the possibility to animate him as it is. He's just going to walk and have small amplitude movements.…See More
Hugo replied to Alix LAINE's discussion My portfolio
"Great work ! Are you still animating or just doing props and sets ?"
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