Hi SG3089 - I videotape a balloon over a green background, lit to fit the basic lighting of the movie scene. I keep the camera still and keep the balloon pretty still - maybe let it rock back and forth a tiny bit. Then I key out the green and animate the balloon's path and scale using Adobe After Effects. The software allows motion blur, which helps it look fairly real. Glad you liked it :-)
The Last Airbender would have been good movie if they just added a balloon in there. =)
aperson2iscool 10 months ago
Soo stupid.......yet soo brilliant!!!!.,
TheClassyCoconut 1 year ago
The fact that it looks so real made it that much more funny ;)
Rumozamonien 1 year ago
I really appreciate all the feedback. Thanks ;-)
CyberShire 1 year ago
I love how the balloon rocks back and forth, mockingly.
SagaciousSilence 1 year ago 2
That is simply stunning. Bravo!
scantconsolation 1 year ago
G E N I A L
pinescar 1 year ago
wow, amazing
squidlyj 2 years ago
This is one of if not my favorite video on YouTube. Funny Stuff! Are you still making more of these?
the1desanz 2 years ago
Thank you so much 1desanz! I hope to make more eventually - just slammed with work right now.
CyberShire 2 years ago
i was misinformed!!!
jtobin13 2 years ago
I've watched this classic countless times. Never noticed the balloon before. Gotta see if it's on my copy!!!!!
ibriveadus 2 years ago
It won't be on there...
Those balloons are fan-made for a little gag.
DakariKingMykan 2 years ago
Hard to convey the smile on my face when I wrote that comment....
ibriveadus 2 years ago
This concept is as brilliant as it is stupid... I love it!
otherfool 2 years ago 2
Ha! Thanks :)
CyberShire 2 years ago
how do u do these? lol balloon looks real
SG3089 2 years ago
Hi SG3089 - I videotape a balloon over a green background, lit to fit the basic lighting of the movie scene. I keep the camera still and keep the balloon pretty still - maybe let it rock back and forth a tiny bit. Then I key out the green and animate the balloon's path and scale using Adobe After Effects. The software allows motion blur, which helps it look fairly real. Glad you liked it :-)
CyberShire 2 years ago
thanks for the reply.. some advanced stuff goes into these =D Keep up the great work
I wish to get to your level =)
SG3089 2 years ago
LOL OMG I almost choked watching this video. BEWARE: Don't eat while watching! It's too funny and will make you laugh, and possibly die.
sakuradelia 2 years ago
That is my favorite scene in the movie. And the airport scene
ILuvBrucas4eva 2 years ago
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mc1pc2nk3 3 years ago
Hahaha xD
slodka098 3 years ago
powerfull words
masterlee123 3 years ago
hehehe, great work...
bladerunnerchile 3 years ago
thanks :)
CyberShire 3 years ago
These are my favorite videos! Thanks for making them - you're my hero! :-)
RockChickNinetyEight 3 years ago
Wow, you're making me blush. Many thanks RockChick! :-D
CyberShire 3 years ago
Thank you for making these videos - they're awesome!
RockChickNinetyEight 3 years ago
Dude, these are awesome. I'd love to see some new ones!
variouscooldotcom 3 years ago
Thanks V - just trying to carve out the time between paying gigs, you know...
CyberShire 3 years ago
LMAO!! This is hilarious! Thank you so much for the laugh XD
Fastenjaw 3 years ago
Thanks F
:)
CyberShire 3 years ago
HAHA! i LOVE it!
(but then i suppose i would...)
bogartnoir 3 years ago
much appreciated Frankie - good site name by the way!
CyberShire 3 years ago
thanks :)
whimsical sadness, this. i'm putting it up on my myspace page rightthissecond (if i may?)!
bogartnoir 3 years ago
LMAO!!!
EtHlCaLmInD 3 years ago
thanks dude
CyberShire 3 years ago
"Of all the balloon joints in all the towns and all the world, this one floats into mine."
talkaboutwacky 3 years ago 2
lol...wow...i would have never noticed....that was great, i laughed for about 10 mins =)
missy1606 3 years ago
Right now there's a thread on IMDB about your favorite balloon moments in movies--I made a link to this site.
RubyTuesday717 4 years ago
That was really really funny! Great work!
olesee 4 years ago
I vote this Numero Uno as well. And the pure technical expertise at play is the least of the reasons why.
alexalex3131 4 years ago 2
I would guess that you share a certain appreciation for the absurd. Many thanks!
CyberShire 4 years ago
Great work! This is ART
magnetmus 4 years ago 2
Thank you magnetmus :)
CyberShire 4 years ago
nah its not real. Watch his other movies. This is one of his better ones. That balloon isnt in the real Casablanca.
Bonafidetk 4 years ago
haha! this is the best of the balloon movies..
pickypocket 4 years ago
Nice foley *bonk*
mgabrys 4 years ago
Oh my goodness, gracious was this great!
doffo 4 years ago
that's crazy.
sho887 4 years ago
Is that for real?
antdude 4 years ago
holy crap thats funny. And my favorite movie EVER.
ChrisSketch 4 years ago
saddest. balloon. Ever.
>sniffle<
misterbleu 4 years ago
Lol, that very good.
petro1986 4 years ago
Excellent work on all of these!
ryanestradadotcom 4 years ago
heheheeh balloons never sleep
karolfranks 4 years ago
Gee...I've seen this film so many times and never noticed the balloon before!
MadameMediocre 4 years ago