These behind the scene clips of your, Nick are so incredibly informative and exciting to watch! Sealing the eye with latex--brilliant! Using a tripod as a rig--double brill!
YES!!! Finally, videos and tutorials showing how to construct build up stop motion puppets (The Harryhausen/Willis O'Brien way)! It's nearly impossible to find information on this subject anywhere!
I can almost smell the liquid latex! The glimpse of the Sinbad cave scene is very tantalizing, really looking forward to seeing this project when it's complete!
Why thank you Mr Dods! Foamithrax is not up to the standard of your wonderfully sculpted skin textures, but it's good enough for the way its being used.
@StopmoNick A few questions....what was that material you used in the beginning (around :03)as a base for the head. Was that some sort of thin wood like luan, foam, gatorboard, or poster board? At about :11 were you using a thinner foam material to cut up and build up there? Is MDF a type of wood? What was the talcum powder for at :19? And did you paint the liquid latex on the body as well and THEN paint on it? Sorry for so many questions!! lol Im trying to get better at making puppets.
@LunatikTokyo MDF is a manufactured board made from fine wood dust and a binder (glue). It's good to work as it has no grain but it is very absorbant so a primer is needed if you want to paint it. It drills and machines well.
That's awesome! That's insane! I can't wait to see the final film. I loved the tutorial. Thankyou! I'm almost tempted to build myself a Jersey Devil using the same technique...
but I got enough projects. Thanks for showing how this works with out clay.
Sir, that is AMAZING. Not only the dragon, but the set. It has a lot of depth and it makes you feel like you're there. You are truly amazing. This is very inspirational. Thank you for posting. It is truly a pleasure to watch.
This is awesome! very cool.
morganworks 1 week ago
what kind of liquid latex did you use?
blueeyeskir3 3 months ago
very nice work...
spawnron2 4 months ago
Wow please make a step by step slow tutorial, thanks!
srOLDSKULL 6 months ago
could you maybe make a slower video
but its in awsome video
fjonatan2 7 months ago
could you maybe make a slower video
fjonatan2 7 months ago
That's good stuff!
thegaminggoose 7 months ago
These behind the scene clips of your, Nick are so incredibly informative and exciting to watch! Sealing the eye with latex--brilliant! Using a tripod as a rig--double brill!
NobleDesignMedia 1 year ago
Oh, I just noticed it blinks. HOW DID YOU MAKE IT BLINK???? I've been trying to figure this one out for a while.
PowerOfMontage 1 year ago
@PowerOfMontage
The blink was done with replacement plasticine eyelids. A half-closed lid, fully closed lids, a half-closed lid again, then back to the bare eyeball.
The finished dragon appears in the Skeleton Swordfight video at my channel.
StopmoNick 1 year ago
YES!!! Finally, videos and tutorials showing how to construct build up stop motion puppets (The Harryhausen/Willis O'Brien way)! It's nearly impossible to find information on this subject anywhere!
PowerOfMontage 1 year ago
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Ohgubb 1 year ago
I can almost smell the liquid latex! The glimpse of the Sinbad cave scene is very tantalizing, really looking forward to seeing this project when it's complete!
589como 1 year ago
FANTASTIC dragon!
diadexxus 1 year ago
That gives me some ideas. Thanks.
Dinoslay 1 year ago
Nick, is there a chance you could upload slowed-down versions of your tutorial videos? It's a bit tricky having to time pausing and playing on here.
cartoonmarc 1 year ago
Amazing dragon!
dan98y 1 year ago
That dragon looks very alive! extremely good! I cant wait to see it again!
dan98y 1 year ago
question, how do you achieve a good "blink"? ive never been able to make it work, but it could be the materials im using?
Dragonlordmike 1 year ago
looking good nick, as usual :-D
Dragonlordmike 1 year ago
Woohoo this is awesome!
portablemind2 1 year ago
excellent, love it.
SadClownMovies 2 years ago
m_) No way, that was not ALL. That was BEYOND anything, actually.
gatometalico 2 years ago
OMG!!!! I am blown away man!!!...you are taking it to another level man....this is so freakin Cool! jriggity
justiggity 2 years ago
Why thank you Mr Dods! Foamithrax is not up to the standard of your wonderfully sculpted skin textures, but it's good enough for the way its being used.
StopmoNick 2 years ago
@StopmoNick A few questions....what was that material you used in the beginning (around :03)as a base for the head. Was that some sort of thin wood like luan, foam, gatorboard, or poster board? At about :11 were you using a thinner foam material to cut up and build up there? Is MDF a type of wood? What was the talcum powder for at :19? And did you paint the liquid latex on the body as well and THEN paint on it? Sorry for so many questions!! lol Im trying to get better at making puppets.
LunatikTokyo 1 year ago
@LunatikTokyo MDF is a manufactured board made from fine wood dust and a binder (glue). It's good to work as it has no grain but it is very absorbant so a primer is needed if you want to paint it. It drills and machines well.
FleaCircusDirector 1 year ago
@FleaCircusDirector Ah ok thanks! :D
LunatikTokyo 1 year ago
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FleaCircusDirector 1 year ago
Wonderful Nick!
johndods 2 years ago
absolutely amazing, awesome dragon....
Gragorathegiantsnowb 2 years ago
I swear....you should show this stuff to 20th Century Fox or something!!!
SFVAfilms 2 years ago
I'm impressed every time I see your new work...Regards
Wieteusz 2 years ago
Wow, that looks great! Super job!
artguy53 2 years ago
amazing absolutely astounding! 1000000/5
JesseRex1 2 years ago
dm thats hella good!
alphastick108 2 years ago
You have some amazing skills, Nick. 2 days, and the dragon looks awesome.
Mackmation 2 years ago
thank you so much for all your uploads. i like the way you comment on the video. fast... (if there is interest, we will pause.!*) ;)
WiredFly 2 years ago
i wish I can do a build up that good, wow!
lizardguy9 2 years ago
素晴らしい
とても参考になりました
最後のシーンは「シンドバッド７回目の航海」ですね
usubkagerou2 2 years ago
Excellent, just excellent.
TheCyberController 2 years ago
awesome!!
DnllnGproductions 2 years ago
Wow it looks really amazing.
I'm definitely looking forward to see more of this.
19Sander62 2 years ago
Love it! :)
animatorIsomer 2 years ago
Brilliant, as usual!
bluworm 2 years ago
That's awesome! That's insane! I can't wait to see the final film. I loved the tutorial. Thankyou! I'm almost tempted to build myself a Jersey Devil using the same technique...
but I got enough projects. Thanks for showing how this works with out clay.
FandSproduction 2 years ago
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
Nick - This production is totally sumptuous! So much to look at in that final shot - such wonderful theatrical staging and lighting!
I love it!
Vortex42 2 years ago
Everything about this is amazing, brilliant dragon, set design and figures. awsome work.
mujawooja 2 years ago
Amazing level of Realism.
VitriolMotion 2 years ago
Fantastic ! Nick !!
Using the photo head as an animated support is a very clever idea.
"that"s all for now" argh ! can't wait to soo more !!
stopmogozalbo 2 years ago
Amazing! excellent work, I can't wait to try mt own.
joelsmades6 2 years ago
Sir, that is AMAZING. Not only the dragon, but the set. It has a lot of depth and it makes you feel like you're there. You are truly amazing. This is very inspirational. Thank you for posting. It is truly a pleasure to watch.
scareglow77 2 years ago