I'm curious. When you finished a creature or character for a commercial, do you destroy it? (Take it apart, reuse parts, recycle) or keep it? (Storage or showcase)
It's given to the studio and or customer that paid for it. Then they either store it or they display it. Or sometimes they sell it to their stars, like they did with most of Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic roles, which he bought and displayed in his office.
What can you guys tell us about the costs involved in producing these different types of models, and the steps they have to be taken to get from a concept to a finished product? Thanks for these videos! They keep me inspired!
I think after that period of crazy use of special effects, where everyone used 3D only and we could tell, now they blend the techniques, the old and the new, which helps keep things real, solving real problems (for example, the joints on suits, how big something really is, how does it work, can someone actually fit inside, etc etc) and it helps the actors get a better feeling of what they are acting for, helping them deliver a better performance, because acting for a big green screen... You can tell the actor is not confortable.
Great video! This series inspired me to do some prop design following the legacy workflow, albeit in a much lower cost approach (makerbot) but the technique is sound, get the reference out of the computer, finish traditionally, mold and cast in different materials.
you need to study an engeneering to work on this kind of stuff right? I mean working on 3D modeling on hinges for hard surfaces or robot like stuff, if so, what engineering you need to study? I would be so happy if anybody answers:)
Really truly enjoyed the vibe of this video. I am thrilled at how the computer can work as a side car to real world model building and that we are now at a place (in time) of recognizing the value of practical effects in a digital age. Keith H Out of Our Minds Animation Studios
I love....LOVE the special effects industry. I just wish I had the balls to deal with the cutting edge competition and the serious time tables. Too much stress for my small heart.
I'd still be interested in hearing their answer, but from what I understand, it's the advantage of additive vs reductive sculpting. You can't make fully hollow pieces in a CNC machine, there are resolution and logistical concerns involved in figuring out how a bit can dig out the material in a certain area, and you're limited to a different set of materials from 3d printing (which has its own limitations).
Oh yeah, there's definitely some cool things that only 3d printers can do, like printing interlocking parts. But all the printers I've had experience with have been painfully slow. So for a lot of applications where the final has to be cleaned up and cast anyway, why not use something that mills quickly and save at least a few hours?
The funny part of this is that they're talking about how fast they are now and yet they're slowing themselves down with all that zbrush and autodesk stuff.
Nice, I cant wait till someone comes to my place and asks, Wheres your digital printer? They already expect Face off results... ;) Goods going redefining the industry... Hows the Newbie suppose to find work?
damn...meanwhile @ the boring desk job... -_- These sorts of projects where I could flex my imagination is what I'd like to get paid to do...instead I'm wasting away 8 hours a day listening to things I don't need nor want to know. :I
It's NOT the lead role actors who should be payed the biggest part of a movie budget They should print on posters with big letters FROM LEGACY EFFECTS TEAM, not Tom Cruise or Arnold or whatever
Are those wacom intuo tablets they are using with zbrush? I wonder if anyone will tell me. No? Oh well, I'll float around here in cyberspace eating cookies.
Absolute Dream Job.
I'm curious. When you finished a creature or character for a commercial, do you destroy it? (Take it apart, reuse parts, recycle) or keep it? (Storage or showcase)
It's given to the studio and or customer that paid for it. Then they either store it or they display it. Or sometimes they sell it to their stars, like they did with most of Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic roles, which he bought and displayed in his office.
I know by talking to a friend that works at Legacy effects. that for the most part they store them to be used at a later time
I love this so much. These people are my heroes.
Excellent and thank you for sharing. Also, the robot at 7:53 needs to be more showcased :)
What can you guys tell us about the costs involved in producing these different types of models, and the steps they have to be taken to get from a concept to a finished product?
Thanks for these videos! They keep me inspired!
Thanks! Love seeing such talented makers in action.
3:05 was a better head design than the one used in the final film IMO
Awesome! Really cool to see how big you can print now.
what a nice place to work! Dream job!
Killer vid! Please do more of these!
Man, this 3D printer will speed up movie productions beyond belief. People had to do it all by hand not too long ago, that was a lot of work.
Really interesting, especially for indie folks coming up. What you can do these days on just a home computer is awesome.
Thanks for sharing these amazing insights guys!
Thanks for sharing, I didn't realize so many of these suits were practicals. Your studio's work is amazing as always.
I think after that period of crazy use of special effects, where everyone used 3D only and we could tell, now they blend the techniques, the old and the new, which helps keep things real, solving real problems (for example, the joints on suits, how big something really is, how does it work, can someone actually fit inside, etc etc) and it helps the actors get a better feeling of what they are acting for, helping them deliver a better performance, because acting for a big green screen... You can tell the actor is not confortable.
Great video! This series inspired me to do some prop design following the legacy workflow, albeit in a much lower cost approach (makerbot) but the technique is sound, get the reference out of the computer, finish traditionally, mold and cast in different materials.
Glad to hear!
Great video, fantastic work guys!
you need to study an engeneering to work on this kind of stuff right? I mean working on 3D modeling on hinges for hard surfaces or robot like stuff, if so, what engineering you need to study? I would be so happy if anybody answers:)
Really amazing, thanks for the video!
wow this is simply amazing
I love practical effects and CGI effects
Fucking awesome, love special effects. They should do their own movie.
Love Legacy !
Really truly enjoyed the vibe of this video. I am thrilled at how the computer can work as a side car to real world model building and that we are now at a place (in time) of recognizing the value of practical effects in a digital age.
Keith H
Out of Our Minds Animation Studios
Very cool video!
This was awesome
I love....LOVE the special effects industry. I just wish I had the balls to deal with the cutting edge competition and the serious time tables. Too much stress for my small heart.
Always absolutely amazing
When I grow up I want to work for you guy at legacy effects
Legacy effects is just ... Amazing ! It will be a dream to work there !
Ps: What is the piano music playing when the Halo 3 video begin ?
Chopin - Raindrops Prelude Op 25 no 15
Thanks !
very good!!!
I want that werewolf!!!
I'd love to work for a company like this someday. I'll just keep dreaming and practicing my Zbrush till then. lol
amazing
Awesome, I would love to have 20 years of my life back, because this is what i would be doing, i love this stuff, thank you for the video
waauuw could someone please tell me what program they use for designing?
awesome...!!
what is that movie at 6:46?
Its so amazing. I love your work . how can i do to work with you?
Looks grandous
What was that 3d printer at 5:50?
It's an SLA iPro 8000
Legacy Effects Thanks for the answer! :3
Do you guys 3D print molds instead of the actual parts?
what program for digital sculpting??
Im sorry, but from where is this design and action scene? at around the 05:17 TC
WOW just hole WOW. when can i get a tour
Finnally I can MAKE MY DAFT PUNK HELMET!!
Amazing (Y)
Grandi !
what program do they use?
Can you 3D print with steel?
What were they filming at 6:25
People, how about background music in this video? Can someone find our a track list of it?
wow!
/im in cosplay and props and want a 3d printer but witch one is the best for thing like that ??
albert comas I checked into some 3D printers and dear lord, some of the prices on those things. Some go for +$10,000 and some even go into +$100,000.
***** They go well over that as well. The iPRO 8000 for example, is well over $500,000.
What are the benefits of 3d printing over CNC milling?
I'd still be interested in hearing their answer, but from what I understand, it's the advantage of additive vs reductive sculpting. You can't make fully hollow pieces in a CNC machine, there are resolution and logistical concerns involved in figuring out how a bit can dig out the material in a certain area, and you're limited to a different set of materials from 3d printing (which has its own limitations).
Oh yeah, there's definitely some cool things that only 3d printers can do, like printing interlocking parts. But all the printers I've had experience with have been painfully slow.
So for a lot of applications where the final has to be cleaned up and cast anyway, why not use something that mills quickly and save at least a few hours?
Would to have the knowledge and tools to do that type of work.
whats the movie at 6:32 ?????????!!!!!!!!!!
Heaven on the Earth.
cool
The funny part of this is that they're talking about how fast they are now and yet they're slowing themselves down with all that zbrush and autodesk stuff.
Nice, I cant wait till someone comes to my place and asks, Wheres your digital printer? They already expect Face off results... ;) Goods going redefining the industry... Hows the Newbie suppose to find work?
whats the movie @ 5:19 !?
DIRECTV - Robots - TV commercial
at 6:45 what's the name of the movie ?
www.imdb.com/title/tt1386703/
+mouad amri blackend total recall 2012
What's the movie at 5:20 ?
DirecTV MRV - Robots
Legacy Effects
Thank you :)
those object eden printers are slightly pricey
damn...meanwhile @ the boring desk job... -_-
These sorts of projects where I could flex my imagination is what I'd like to get paid to do...instead I'm wasting away 8 hours a day listening to things I don't need nor want to know. :I
I would father then give up my first born to work there.
It's NOT the lead role actors who should be payed the biggest part of a movie budget
They should print on posters with big letters FROM LEGACY EFFECTS TEAM, not Tom Cruise or Arnold or whatever
Was that ryse
obviously
As long y’all get paid for the gig
which movie or tv show is 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Special Effects - Legacy Effects
I am Number Four - Official Trailer [HD]
Legacy Effects Thank You :D
Are those wacom intuo tablets they are using with zbrush? I wonder if anyone will tell me. No? Oh well, I'll float around here in cyberspace eating cookies.
Yes and Yes
Yeah, so um- are you guys hiring?
What movie is the clip at 5:18 taken from?