How to film STAR WARS miniatures like The Mandalorian | Tutorial After Effects

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    Learn how to film your old Star Wars toys and make them look like the miniature spaceships in the original trilogy and more recently the Razor Crest in The Mandalorian! ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) had motion control, we just had a slider and a wide angle lens...
    In-camera miniature special effects were such a big part of the original Star Wars trilogy, and this is why so much in these films still looks amazing today. Even the prequels used a surprising amount of models.
    Now if like me, you grew up in the 80s or 90s and have some Star Wars toys lying around, this can be a really fun experiment to try. Although these are very small, and they're not nearly as big as the models that were used for making the original films, it made me want to try and experiment to see if we could get some shots of them looking good. And these days, it has never been easier to combine shots of miniature models with other digital effects and really bring a scene to life. We tested this idea by shooting a miniature Star Destroyer and Tie Fighter against a blue screen, to try and recreate some similar-looking 'flying' shots from the original Star Wars films. This is a really fun effect to try as most of the effect is achieved in-camera, by moving the camera instead of the model. We removed the background using Keylight in Adobe After Effects and could then drop in a starry background to represent space.
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  • @beachlove7519
    @beachlove7519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    I love how this guys attitude when approaching vfx is “let’s just figure it out” using really simple stuff and then *makes it look good*

    • @SteveRamsdenYoutube
      @SteveRamsdenYoutube  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's a huge compliment, thanks

    • @beachlove7519
      @beachlove7519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@SteveRamsdenTH-cam Awesome to hear a response huge fan lol, You're welcome!

    • @Hellhamster
      @Hellhamster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Professional lighting ,cameras ,sliders is not basic stuff

    • @beachlove7519
      @beachlove7519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Hellhamster I just meant in terms of the ways he uses certain things like those Star Wars toys and makes them look like grade A miniatures

    • @HocusFocusProductions
      @HocusFocusProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, I never seem to get to that last part.
      I did the mistake the last time I shot my miniatures of using my 50mm lens instead of my new 14mm, but I love mixing practical with digital.
      And, while a slider is super useful, just getting the most steady shot you can while making sure the camera moves a bit can really help.

  • @AlaskafishStudios
    @AlaskafishStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    As someone who works primarily with miniatures and scale models, one thing you could have done to the toy to make it seem bigger is touch it up. Some really simple options would be to apply a black wash over the model. The wash, essentially highly diluted paint, would seep into the crevasses and build up on extrusions, giving you the illusion of screen space ambient occlusion. This creates more contrast, and creates this faux-shadows, which can create the illusion of the greeble looking much larger (as it should be since it's a giant space ship).

  • @mr.g.9958
    @mr.g.9958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    "And you, we will watch your career with great interest."

  • @consumeproduce
    @consumeproduce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Practical in camera effects ALWAYS feel better.

    • @MrInsaneA
      @MrInsaneA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      gotta disagree. personally so glad amidala’s ships and the kaminoans were cgi for example. Some designs work better with that ethereal dissonance imo. CGI is a tool like any other, the result is what matters

    • @thomervin7450
      @thomervin7450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrInsaneA lol dude disagrees just to disagree.

    • @CyberSpaceFilms
      @CyberSpaceFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thomervin7450 Yeah, that's what disagreeing is about. I personally agree with @MrInsaneA

    • @hrishik_
      @hrishik_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrInsaneA while amidala's ships will forever remain timeless, using CGI will inevitably expose your work to potentially be a product of its own time, and certain sequences just won't age well. The Battle of Coruscant for example is slowly showing that, and I'm 200% sure the final battle of avengers endgame will be practically unwatchable 20 years down the line. Star Wars 1977 on the other hand looks realistic all the same.

    • @headmasterhastings4884
      @headmasterhastings4884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrInsaneA the Nubian starfighters were physical models, but yeah I mostly agree. A setting like Kamino or Coruscant can really only be created digitally.

  • @vp21ct
    @vp21ct 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    What's especially nuts is that there's some really, really good quality models out there for Star Wars.
    Get some Armada ships and you could have a kickass fleet shot.

    • @goji9892
      @goji9892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m actually going to do that.

  • @MoonbearStartiger
    @MoonbearStartiger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for being one of the few TH-cam channels that shows ACTUALLY ACHIEVABLE VFX solutions that don't require expert CGI expertise or expensive tools. This is all stuff that I can do with my Adobe software and some artistry and patience, and that's what I want to see more of here on TH-cam. Reminds me of OLD SCHOOL Indymogul when they were showing the absolute CHEAPEST and easiest effects anyone could do!

  • @leighemmerson
    @leighemmerson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Top video Steve as always. Small correction however - you need a 'large' depth of field not a small one! The instructions about closing your aperture are correct it's just the words that were wrong!

    • @SteveRamsdenYoutube
      @SteveRamsdenYoutube  3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Haha I always get that wrong - good spot!

    • @willmfrank
      @willmfrank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@SteveRamsdenTH-cam On the other hand; when combining miniatures with live action, a relatively shallow depth of field in your live action shot may help it match the miniature more closely.

  • @dj-7154
    @dj-7154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    My god this is amazing. One of my best channels on youtube. thanks Steve

  • @arsenykarkach3844
    @arsenykarkach3844 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Closing the iris INCREASES depth of field!

  • @jayconnor9753
    @jayconnor9753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My approach to filmmaking is using miniatures and practical effects that are enhanced by digital tools and resources, so I think that helps sell the realism instead of simply just using one over the other. Great video!!

    • @asphaltandtacos
      @asphaltandtacos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I prefer this look over CGI any day. Yes, it is better to do some things with a computer but a practical effects approach is better when it is safe to do so.

    • @MauricioJara
      @MauricioJara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I like it when movies use practical and visual FX. When combined and used correctly, they can give you awesome results.

    • @Bruh-zx2mc
      @Bruh-zx2mc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@asphaltandtacos They literally just said they use CGI in addition to practical.

    • @wafflehousez
      @wafflehousez ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I see some of your projects?

  • @alexgrimm354
    @alexgrimm354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I would love to see this with lego star wars ships

  • @georg101
    @georg101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Really nice. I'd love to see more miniature effect scenes (like adding people to miniature sets to make it look, as if they were physically there)

  • @faisalf888
    @faisalf888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Was waiting for this.... Thank You so much Steve ❤️

  • @amantv9326
    @amantv9326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The shadow of the tie fighter in the destroyer just sells it at profit😘😘...now I think I will be the budget Lucas 😂😂😂

  • @MaxV11
    @MaxV11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video! A quick note: ILM guys were actually filming models at a very low speed (1 frame every 1 or 2 seconds) because the longer exposure on each frame allowed them to have the whole model in sharp focus, stopping down the lens,. This way they could achieve a more realistic depiction of a starship that was supposed to be gigantic and, for this reason, all in focus. I really admired how they figured out all the best ways to film those models inventing techniques that simply weren't there! Thanks for the video, super inspiring!

    • @davidhalver9692
      @davidhalver9692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John Dykstra!

    • @MaxV11
      @MaxV11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidhalver9692 what a genius!!!

  • @mandalorian-justice3726
    @mandalorian-justice3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This looks like a lot of fun, especially working on something like this during the pandemic...

  • @sehkhyro
    @sehkhyro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the absolute best channel jesus man

  • @offthematrix5310
    @offthematrix5310 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Tutorial! It's nice to find a person who knows how to work with cameras and models. All the other tutorials for effects I found are dependent on having After Effects. I did a lot of effects for my channel with only basic software.

  • @dubstepzsi
    @dubstepzsi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my god i'm buying the sigma FP camera next week and now because of you guys i am going to but some Airfix Tie-Fighter models and X- Wings i was going to do a tie fighter x wing battle on blender as a little project but i love how you guys have demonstrated why models and pyrotechnics should come back. i love your videos. I as much as you obviously do want to advocate for practical VFX to come back, it's one of the reasons why i love Nolans films.

  • @Uhfgood
    @Uhfgood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    green/bluescreen shots are always fun to watch... I may try it sometime

  • @tardisglitch547
    @tardisglitch547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Title: "How to film STAR WARS miniatures like The Mandalorian"
    Original trilogy: "We stand here admist *MY ACHIEVMENT! NOT YOURS!"*

  • @jeronimotamez9567
    @jeronimotamez9567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a lifesaver! Thanks for the tips, they’re going to be really useful for my Star Wars film I’ll working on

    • @wafflehousez
      @wafflehousez ปีที่แล้ว

      how is that going? I'd like to know.

  • @sorarouge6351
    @sorarouge6351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I'M JUST RUNNING, IN THE EIGHTIES!!!!!!!!!"

  • @BenjaminROUX
    @BenjaminROUX ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. Even if I'm not skilled at all in special effects and movie editing, all the concepts are explained very easily. Thanks for sharing !

  • @mohammedyunus3276
    @mohammedyunus3276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro Ur VFX works are really super bro love from india

  • @JackGordon
    @JackGordon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So cool

  • @Yootjoob
    @Yootjoob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video, Steve you're a GENIUS!!!!

  • @brandonjacksoon
    @brandonjacksoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video! Always cool! Thank you for your VFX video!

  • @CesarGamino
    @CesarGamino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was so much fun to watch - GREAT TUTORIAL!!

  • @WLANDFILMS
    @WLANDFILMS 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks for the tutorial 👏🏻🤖🙏

  • @RedCaio
    @RedCaio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh wow, I was not prepared for his eyes. Biggest eyes I've ever seen. Elijah Wood and Emma Stone getting jealous.
    This is not a dis, btw. I'm so sorry if it seemed that way.

  • @SpencerStamitoles
    @SpencerStamitoles 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily my favorite video, absolutely amazing

  • @flavioprado10
    @flavioprado10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your tips Mr Ramsden. Tanks

  • @chriswilloughby48
    @chriswilloughby48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed this. Reminds me of the magazine CineFX.

  • @GlinFilm
    @GlinFilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YESS I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! This is exactly what I’ve been hoping for!

  • @Asithan476
    @Asithan476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so amazing and creative. Keep up the good work :D

  • @Razgriz911
    @Razgriz911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those toys are from the action fleet series by galoob! super awesome they even had little pilots

  • @thomaswindfeld728
    @thomaswindfeld728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The force is with you Steve! Love it;)

  • @gabequezada2066
    @gabequezada2066 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEYOND AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Kiggezoo
    @Kiggezoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @TGiannini007
    @TGiannini007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent discussion of aperture, shutter speed, type of lens, etc. Well done. And thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @SteveRamsdenYoutube
      @SteveRamsdenYoutube  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome, there is more similar stuff in my recent video "How to Film Miniatures"

  • @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial
    @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very awesome!! Thank you gor these awesome tricks and tips.

  • @rivitheadlab2523
    @rivitheadlab2523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i REALLY LIKED THIS VIDEO! thanks!

  • @ritaappiah953
    @ritaappiah953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have been a really great help to me. Thanks.

  • @riotechmod
    @riotechmod ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, for more better look and add depth in Scene using After effects, just make all layers 3D, add a camera, set focus on spaceship moving object and shift the background way back in z axis.
    It will give more realistic feel.. 🙌♥️

  • @dominatorz
    @dominatorz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Swiftey-wu2qq
    @Swiftey-wu2qq ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to have that Star Destroyer. Micromachines. Was my favourite toy, that and the T65 Xwing toy

  • @goggleheroomegamaple820
    @goggleheroomegamaple820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    id like too see tokusatsu film affects like giant monster vs giant robot practical effects. id love to see what angles you would use

  • @Skydrowalker
    @Skydrowalker ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just not finding your channel and this video is fantastic. Loved everything about it! The energy, the tone, loved the suggestions for if you have different equipment.

  • @_d_h_
    @_d_h_ ปีที่แล้ว

    love this. !

  • @davetinoco
    @davetinoco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely phokin amazing

  • @legotimefuntime5438
    @legotimefuntime5438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somethings never go away it of style.

  • @lukeskywalkerlucasfilm
    @lukeskywalkerlucasfilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Luv it Steve!

  • @GustavLjungdahl
    @GustavLjungdahl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic and helpful for my current filming

  • @PCcardboard1354
    @PCcardboard1354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so far i am loving your channel

  • @Storyx1
    @Storyx1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job ! Very good result !

  • @knightforlorn6731
    @knightforlorn6731 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so cool. Im subbed

  • @ihabiano
    @ihabiano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you! Information you provided and the way you clarified them and elaborating on them was terrific! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @athingawungshi5079
    @athingawungshi5079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing top videos 👍👍👍

  • @OllisFilmkueche
    @OllisFilmkueche 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Thank you!

  • @StinkingKevin
    @StinkingKevin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is how a tutorial should be done. Thank you.

  • @ninjamotivation_oficial
    @ninjamotivation_oficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredible work

  • @willmfrank
    @willmfrank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couple of tips:
    -- Use different scales of miniature to achieve distance effects; a smaller miniature will look farther away than a larger one, even if placed side by side; useful for static shots where you don't want to do multiple passes.
    -- Use paint washes to weather your miniatures; a pristine miniature will look too much like a toy.-- even a simple black or dark grey wash will simulate deeper shadows than those that show up on the shallow detail of a small miniature.

  • @davidhalver9692
    @davidhalver9692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, Steve... Really Exceptional DYI Tutorial! Truly Amazing how Adobe and PCs have advanced FX from the old school days of Optical Printers and Composite Photography and Traveling Mattes... ouch! Makes me wish I were 20 again! Thanks so much! Great Stuff... Color me "Subscribed"!!!

  • @adelsaid3476
    @adelsaid3476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dear Steve

  • @bradleycorreia2481
    @bradleycorreia2481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 👏💯👀

  • @DunkanWinter
    @DunkanWinter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool

  • @mohammedsadiq69
    @mohammedsadiq69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my first your video and I love it and subscribed less than 10 seconds

  • @robertomondello2447
    @robertomondello2447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing😍😍😍

  • @Woodsaras
    @Woodsaras 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, as always. :::)))

  • @walter0327
    @walter0327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool
    Really good tutorial !

  • @BlackRoseBurning
    @BlackRoseBurning 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome

  • @Classheroes
    @Classheroes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Steve. I really enjoyed that. I might have to do it with my model of the Liberator :-)

  • @MarcusViniciusMO
    @MarcusViniciusMO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que canal maravilhoso!!!!!

  • @branaginslaw
    @branaginslaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is just what i need.

  • @Meteotrance
    @Meteotrance 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Painting dirt on model kit works even better, i do also that in CGI model with texture paint make it dirtyier make the stuff more believable, Lucas and his team was really pionnering that kind of work.

  • @jackintheblox506
    @jackintheblox506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @user-gj5mf2xq6b
    @user-gj5mf2xq6b 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it 😊❤️ thanks bro 🙂

  • @pjgc1762
    @pjgc1762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video needs more, more and more views!,

  • @kasicaprasica573
    @kasicaprasica573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!!!

  • @PopExtra
    @PopExtra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so cool! 😀

  • @finsantos4630
    @finsantos4630 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool!!

  • @georgefilmanimation
    @georgefilmanimation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! I've been wondering how to do this for months! How did you make that shadow?

  • @cgworm6111
    @cgworm6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was most interesting video ever, pleese make more star wars stuff

  • @lightyearsawaythejourneyaf6144
    @lightyearsawaythejourneyaf6144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for The cool Info 👩‍🚀🚀

  • @mnaword6589
    @mnaword6589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good bro

  • @roshithvr4913
    @roshithvr4913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome
    AWESOME

  • @ZoharGoldMine
    @ZoharGoldMine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video!

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good film gents

  • @willwaggenspack6411
    @willwaggenspack6411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @superindieshortfilms
    @superindieshortfilms ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!!🤩!!!

  • @AntoniosPapantoniou
    @AntoniosPapantoniou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely great tutorial, if possible please mention your exact lighting set-up for the blue screen (type of lights etc), thanks a lot.

  • @butcherstorys3473
    @butcherstorys3473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @H.o.o.k
    @H.o.o.k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍Cool!!! my Respect!!!

  • @budekins542
    @budekins542 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive.

  • @robzilla730
    @robzilla730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUBBED!

  • @codyeasonBGR
    @codyeasonBGR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked that more of this yes

  • @PhantomEye11
    @PhantomEye11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick

  • @fulcifan6946
    @fulcifan6946 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s better than most of Disney’s trash work. I’m not even joking.

  • @fives-theloyalsoldier6247
    @fives-theloyalsoldier6247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool