The Magic of Miniatures - FULL PROCESS: build, shooting & editing of miniature world

An in-depth demonstration of the process we used to create the world of "Slice of Life". Find out how we built the buildings, filmed them in passes and composited the final shot in post-production.

"Slice of Life" is an original short Science Fiction film inspired by 80's sci-fi.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 CREATING THE BUILDING
9:42 FILMING
18:44 COMPOSITING

[ecsix]

This is the most inspiring thing I've ever seen. One guy in a garage, an hour in after effects, and you created a shot you could slip right into Blade Runner.

[daniel_wilkinson]

31:26 "And nobody will ever see them" perfectly describes visual effects completely.

[DomPatek]

This is exactly how old-school special effects and miniatures guys used to make models and effects for big budget movies - nothing too fancy, just lots of various junk from everyday life and bucket-loads of creativity.

[UrMomGoesCollege]

You taught me more about how movies are made in 30mins than the rest of the internet has in 20 years.

[solypsomancer]

Two and a half years of film school in less than 35 minutes. Well done!

[johnoswald]

Massive Blade Runner fan, this shot is better than most CGI shots these days, it feels so real, I always thought digital and practical effects would gel together, I hope there is a resurgence of practice and miniature effects in the future.

[CajunCraftastrophe]

"It's little stories like that, that you want to tell, but no one will ever see them." Hilarious! This is superb and I appreciate the attention and love that was put into this. Too cool, sir. Too cool.

[GargoyleInfestation]

Calling this fascinating would be a complete understatement!

[sammoony]

"We're going to do another fog pass where we create a rain effect!"

Youtube upload compression: "Nuh"

[mrKWJones]

Im obsessed with you guys! So innovative and brilliant! This is the POWER of imagination, dreams, determination. Most people complain about not having the right material, actors, money... doesn't matter.... just DO IT! There is always a way if you have the passion and imagination for it! Phenomenal job!

[willmfrank]

"I don't even know what this is, but it looks useful."
The mantra of every physical effects artist.

[russ]

Flying car: "What the hell man, you're too close." Lmao! Phenomenal job Bro!

[brick]

This is what is meant do be FILMMAKING. you guys should open a "Miniature Film-making Company". MfC. Just like ILM for cgi.

[simon_sky]

I love the blend between CG an miniatures. What a great way to spend lifetime to, all those little stories.

[ahilltodieons]

The true genius here is how such simple concepts were combined to make this beautiful throwback. There is a bright mind behind this

[darthvader]

Luka Hrgovic's One Day Builds: Blade Runner Buildings :D

[URBONED]

This is hugely inspiring. Thank you for keeping the magic of cinema alive and being willing to share all your secrets gained through what was clearly hours upon hours of hard work and trial and error. Might have to make my own miniature city now.

[lindybeige]

Wow! One day I want to give this a go.

[bagaskarahadjarputra]

Just pure eyegasm watching all of this miniature effects, its good to have you all back again

[Westles]

This is without a doubt, the most fascinating video I've seen on Youtube. Thanks so much for posting it. Really inspirational stuff!