Watch me creating a BEAUTIFUL waterfall diorama - and listen to all the sounds of me crafting!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2019
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In this video I use products gifted to me by Hot Wire Foam Factory for use in my videos: Freehand Router and Foam Fusion. hotwirefoamfactory.com
This was, by a long way, my most challenging video so far.
The build itself wasn't as difficult as some others I've done, but filming the build and editing the video was an epic challenge.
I used an Osmo Pocket gimbal camera by DJI, which is an awesome bit of kit, but to achieve the first-person view while retaining some control over what I was shooting I often had to hold the camera on a bracket clamped between my teeth! This brought the camera up to eye-level for that authentic 'through my eyes' feel, but it did mean that actually making the model proved harder than ever before.
This video is considerably longer than anything I've done before, too. There is no music, just the sound of me working and breathing. I started recording a voice-over and realised it was distracting from the effect of the video. It felt clunky and unnecessary. It wasn't adding anything you couldn't see me doing anyway.
The video is designed to immerse you in the experience of creating a waterfall diorama - of bringing the scene to life. I had in mind those slow TV films that I find so relaxing to watch. I hope you find this video relaxing, too.
I have wanted to build an Icelandic waterfall for a while. I experimented with water effects for this video, using epoxy resin and poly fibre and scenic fibres to make the waterfall itself. And of course I used the epoxy and Mod Podge for the river at the bottom.
I truly hope you like it.
Many of the materials and tools I use come with safety instructions. Please always read and follow these rather than simply copy what you see me or other people doing. - บันเทิง
Thanks everyone for your feedback. Some of you really like this style of video, but some don't. That's to be expected, and I appreciate it greatly that people have taken the time to let me know how they felt.
This is more about me trying new things and wanting to establish my own style. It's about being creative and not being too similar to other channels. Your feedback has been really valuable and I will be using it for my future videos.
It seems a lot of you like my voiceovers, so I'll be reintroducing that in a less intrusive way than before while continuing to learn with my new camera. Another issue has been the handwritten annotations: I wanted them to match the organic feel of the video, but I get that they are distractingly small. I will resolve this.
This is a learning process and I will keep trying to improve and develop.
It's a learning process. I'm glad your trying new things. But I'm sure I speak for most people when I say we are here for you if that makes sense. If we just wanted to watching someone build a diorama we would. But we come here because you, your personality and your skill. Keep it up and dont stop.
High Eye Workshop I've been a subscriber (and the "bell has been rung") for quite awhile. I find your videos so interesting that I don't mind the narration. I like a certain amount of simple talk, so that I understand what media and methods you're using, but I'm also very visually-oriented and love the "pictures", as well. I have found, however, that added music often obscures my concentration in many other videos.
By the way, i have no trouble reading your handwritten notes along the way, so I'm for keeping them or not, your preference. I plan to stay subscribed with the bell rung so I can continue to receive all your videos in my e-mail box. It's a treat to find them there. Have a good 2020. :o) Donna B.
As an Icelander
I approve..... just kidding, you dont need that, you do amazing work mate.
I find your vids to be somewhat more enjoyable and tranquil to watch then most of the other diorama channels on youtube.
Keep up the great work mate, for it is truly a joy to watch
Ps. You should go to Iceland someday mate, the nation is shit but the island itself is stunningly beautiful
I loved this style of video. So incredibly relaxing while still managing to be instructive. Thank you so much for this.
Claim your here before 60 comments ticket here!!!!
Lovely job. But it was like watching Come Dine With Me without the cheeky voice over guy. Your commentary gives depth and education to your videos....
JedNebula1 i guess he was aiming for the asmr lovers
Lol
Defo need voice! You have a great way of talking and it's really calming!
Thank you. Yes, I agree that voice is better!
These first-person video games are getting more and more realistic all the time! :D
This has to be one of the best waterfalls I’ve seen,
Yes, you are right about doing your own thing and creating a style. Many of the comments are very good. I wan to add that you need small green plants higher up because of the moisture from the water. Maybe small trees. But also some small bushes down below that haven’t been lost or washed away by the torrent of rain until they grow again. Maybe some logs broken branches. I love your style and what you’re doing.
I love your voice, but this was incredibly relaxing! I actually like to hear the sounds of you painting and sanding and cutting, etc. I really hope you do more vids like this!🖤
I really enjoy watching you work. The step by step guide is great and the end product is just truly amazing. Im a Believer Thank you for sharing.
I’m really excited for this “Through Amy Eyes” series. Such a cool perspective
Second time watching this video to fall asleep!
Perfect video , love the NO MUSIC no narration style, it was like I was there doing it. I consider myself an accomplished artist and modelmaker, and I have to admit - I am stunned !!!
my left ear really enjoyed this
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Wow, this is the best TH-cam video I've ever seen!
I'll try harder to be the best like this. Good~
Mang Tik ASMR -Luke Towan is also a great diorama builder... check him out.
POV cam. That’s pretty awesome.
I like both voice-over style and this silent version. I expected that I'd get bored soon, but surprisingly I didn't! This is more like an ASMR video and very relaxing, while voice-overs are useful tuts. Love to see both versions in the future. Thanks for sharing!
I like it very relaxing 😀
Fantastic, marvellous, excellent, piece of art, etc!!!!!!!???? Bravo my friend!!
I really liked that , it's rough and honestly seeing the whole process . it is nice to see that everything is intuitive and happens while it happens 👍 , thank you for that .
Another amazing scene! Enjoyed watching you create it. I did not mind that you were not narrating and just focused on the techniques you were using. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the next creation. Randy
Dear may I tell you something ... you are the one who inspired me to start my own dioramas... I was never interested in such things until I saw your videos ... but this video isn't good enough... the way the camera moves and the water fall colour... other than that you will always be my number one and the teacher I look for ... lots of love
Thank You for sharing such beautiful works. I'm really glad to have gotten your video as a recommendation.
Thank you 😊
The new style is very cool
Mate that is the best result I've seen by far ,well done! 👏👏👏👏
Super-mega-fantastico. Cosa aggiungere? La lode ed una 🏅
Thanks you Sir for sharing your excellent ideas. You have great talent 👏
Amazing this is so good.
This looks like a place in heaven.
Excellent, piece of art.. Bravo from Algeria
Incredible work, thanks for sharing, just wow!
One word, Brilliant
My mind is blown!!!!😁😁😁😁
Real great clinic about model landscaping! Real fascinating technique to use a piece of bark to emboss the rock structure into the still soft and partly wet surface of your 2plaster" rocks!
Sorry for late reply. Thank you!
Amazing! Very good, and instructive video. Thanks
Obsessed with your work you're an inspiration man! I love your videos😋👏🏾keep up the great work!
Really a great channel.Thanks for sharing such beautiful models of nature.
Really great,just realistic!!!!😊😊😊👍👍
Wonderful
My favorite one so far,lotta great work to choose from
Thank you for sharing your talent with us. This is an amazing project you created.
Das thumbnail sieht mega aus.😊😊
This is so satisfying to watch.
Thank you for this real amazing clinic and work of model landscaping! Great technique to use the piece of bark to emboss the structure of rock into the still soft and partly wet surface!
That has to be the most realistic waterfall I've seen and I've watched quite a few! Thank you for sharing your talent. Fibers really make the look, wow!
Outstanding work.
Hi Merrick, when I first saw the thumbnail at the beginning, I gasped! Seriously! It stunned me. So realistic. Whereas I throughly enjoyed the POV, I missed the cheeky, self deprecating comments. Maybe a combination of the two would be better. I, for one, enjoy your personality. As always a wonderful tutorial with stunning results. I look forward to future episodes. Bye for now.
Absolutely breathtaking scene! Enjoying your channel immensely Merrick!
Been looking forward to thus. Very much worth the wait, nice job 👍
I just wanna sit and see your work😍😍
Really great video, loved seeing how you did it all.
Fantastic well done !
I loved this video and the natural sound effects. You are very talented and I learned so much, thank you 🙏
Fantastic work 😆
I enjoyed watching this
You're amazing. Exquisite work. So much patience. Stunning work
I love it, the water is amazing
Gorgeous, you make us dream!
Good job being innovative! I’ve never seen this type of video for a “making of” video and definitely not model making 😁 👍
Such a masterpiece! Thanks for sharing!
beautiful work... i love watching your videos... u have an amazing talent
Wow....impressive! And very relaxing to watch. 🥴☺️
Wow, that looks awesome. Thanks for the great tutorial. Greetings Tino
Like the close ups. Like how it turned out, I mean its absolutely stunning!
But I really missed your voice ☺️
Don’t usually enjoy these kind of perspectives; but I found this video really interesting and of course had to stick around until the end to see such a beautiful diorama!
So Beautiful ！👍
amazing work
Your work is amazing. I am so happy I came across your channel.
I've looked at just about every diorama with a waterfall in it on you tube , but none has come up as well as yours . EXELLENT mate .... I look forward to your next project .
That is amazing. I really enjoyed the video, it was great xx
I love all of your vids, but this was definitely one with an interesting style. It is new but I loved it.
Wow wonderful
You are truely talented I enjoyed watching very much .
It looks very real
Thank you!
You are as good as Luke Towan making dioramas, congratulations!
Love the grout and Sculptamold and grout technique! Never thought of doing that
Most excellent video and inspirational work. Superb sir.
Very Well and very nice👍❤️ I Love it
Just WOW Thank you for sharing.
😊 I loved it
You might want to rethink your font. It's kind of hard to read on a small screen, especially against a multi-color background. I could only make out about half of the words. But whatever it was you used, made a very realistic scene.
I think this is just the peril of using a font that mimics some type of handwriting; they're often difficult to make out in general.
I have it on good authority that its quite a difficult task to make out with general...... just saying.... at least just don't try it at home......
Yeah it's barely legible
Very nice 👌❤
Amazing 😍😍😍😍
This is like ASMR 😊
when I first saw the end result i literally said: "what? no. that's real." ure a god my dude#
Loved it
I love your videos dude
It's cool!
👏 amazing 👏 👍
You are the absolute Master of Waterfalls . Absolute . I will try to copy .Just try . A small suggestion , when adding the "depth " with the colour say 20:41 , I will use white at the base of the waterfall , and a few ins. down the torrent ....so when one adds resin , there is a transparency of bubbly whitewater . Just a suggestion. God bless and head up .
PS I don't give a heck whether you talked or whistled , that is a master's work .
Naturalmente parlo da profana, guardo spesso questi video ed invidio chi sa fare queste meraviglie. La mia manualità non disprezzabile va su altri ambiti.
👍 très très réaliste 💕 bravo 👏
Hi Merrick,
I've been meaning to tell you congratulations on the 100k+ subs. I'm not surprised by it at all as you create such wonderfully realistic looking dioramas.
I can't imagine how sticky (or whatever) that milliput (the yellow stuff) must has been that you wore gloves while working with it. The way you created the waterfall was very fascinating.
Thanks Barbara!
How do you care for your dioramas when they are finished ie, dust control and issues with environmental things like humidity? These are such beautiful intricate scenes that you poured your creativity and hard labor into so I imagine you want to preserve them for posterity.
I keep them in my garage under covers 🙂
Excellent
perfect!
Precioso!!😮
Chipping in to say well done! I do agree with others about missing the voiceover (which I saw you will be doing still in the future!), but I also wanted to add I got a bit “seasick” feeling with the headcam movements. Could be nice mixed between static shots though! Cheers.
Mixing the brown grout with the sculptamold worked A Treat! -
Gonna remember that !
Nice sir u r so inspirational... honorable to learn from you something..
Thanks Chaman!
Awesome, Luar biasa😍
I've got to admit the no talking got boring quick
Trying something different. Don't want to be too much like everyone else, but I will be doing some voiceovers for other videos.
Atticus3lack I like it, it reminds me of when I listened to asmr, but this time with interesting stuff to watch and learn 👌
High Eye Workshop We enjoy your commentary. Aside from your great talent you also have the perfect voice to accompany your work
Please dont think I dont like your content because I do. Your work is stunning. This video just wasnt for me. But I still gave it a like and a fav
Yeah. I miss the voiceover too.
I have enjoyed all your work. Inspirational to say the least.
However, I prefer your voice over type presentations as an explanation to the whys and wherefores seem to be better informative. Remember....we are here because of who you are. And that includes your voice.
Sublime.
Thanks Christopher
Great waterfall ! The best I have ever seen. Question: why don’t you use a sponge for that first coat?
Uau , moro Brasil, Iporanga, capital das cavernas e cachoeiras...vc fez cim com mt realidade um pedacinho desse lugar..
Parabéns 🌹❤️
Ten minutes late. Sorry. Caught in traffic!
How could you XD
High Eye Workshop love diorama...the artistry is exceptional 😊