Secrets of Star Wars Design | The Smugglers Room Approach
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- Today we want to explore secrets of Star Wars design and how we in the Smugglers Room set about using them to give our projects the look we want.
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Just started watching space 1999. Many of the control panels look like starwars panels. Love your work.
That’s awesome.
Brian, this is a great episode. I've seen the light & Magic documentary on Disney+ and I was so amazed at everything that went into making the Star Wars Universe. Thank you for your insight and your builds are amazing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
It’s too early for me to be this pumped up, thanks for another “happy little greeblies” episode!😝
LOL!! Glad we hit the nail on the head and started the motivator engine Jeremiah!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I don't think the Mos Espa Vespa Cyber Punks deserved that much effort 🤣 Good video as always and a solid reminder/introduction on how you can tell what feels like Star Wars and what doesn't. Everyone is a bit different, but certain things just scream Star Wars.
LOL, love me some cyber punks ;). Thanks for watching!
I know you have modified numerous items used in you Room to be "Star Wars", but you know what I have been waiting to see? A Coffee Machine!! You have a Fridge, Margarita Machine. BUUUUT! Caffeine in the morning to get warned up with planning is essential to many of us. .......Unless I missed it.......
You are 100% correct Mike. It is a must have. Thank you, we’ll get that going
@@TheSmugglersRoom I found reference to Caf or Caffa dispensers used in star ships to help the captains and pilots stay sharp, but only found one image related from a comic book. It was basically a coffee cup and coffee pot. I imagine that would give free reign to imagine any number of designs. From wall inset dispenser to a countertop machine, or maybe even something that would be brought by a droid. Although this seems like a minor thing to dedicate a whole droid to. Maybe not on a luxury cruiser, but even then.......
Ooooh, that frickin stick! Ha ha. I forgot. I have a new job where we have CNC and laser machines. My wife is going to get so sick of random Star Wars features in our house.
AWESOME!
Joining the Room Builders Group was one of the best things I ever did, I got so incredibly much inspiration from there, and tons of new tips and tricks. And maybe I was even able to inspire someone else with my builds 😄
Wonderful to hear Chris! That was the reason James and I wanted to start it. So glad you are in the group and enjoying it!
This channel is so inspiring I cannot tell you how much I just love watching these videos with the superb, ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry. Your eye for detail is impeccable. I only wish I had the knowledge and know how to create such wonderful lived in looking worlds.
wow . . . Thank you so much for that wonderful comment. You just made our day. Thank you, truly.
Very cool inspiration. I need to document what's in my head and my own vision before I get a case of "inspiration contamination" and lose sight of personalization. There's a lot of great work that I never knew existed!
Inspired! I think it's time to convert my home office! I will keep you updated
Go for it!
That was a very good video. I wish more designers put in this kind of thought & research. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great inspiration! I'm going to put pinstripes on EVERYTHING! GO EMPIRE! Sorry. I'm better now.
LOL!! Thank you my friend!
Most excellent my friend!! Thanks for sharing these insights into the aesthetic of Star Wars! And thank you for including my work as examples!!! Truly an honor bro!!
appreciate you man! Thank you very much!
This is one of my favorite videos to come out of The Smugglers Room so far. I love the way Brian can take a room build based on a fictional film series and make it inspirational and supportive of other makers and room builders.
Thank you so much!
Love this, I've always been drawn to the droids, props, sets from Star Wars. I love the movies, but the way the prop builders and set makers from the movies have put together the Star Wars universe is absolutely wonderful.
Your channel has an absolute great take on this style and I'm always happy to see a new video popping up!
Thank you very very much!
Beautifully organized and succinct
Thank you my friend
Disney has all but killed Star Wars for me. But your channel keeps the smallest spark of that childhood love alive for me. Thank you for making these videos.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
The Death Star is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the Cuisinart drying mat several years ago.
Right? That pattern is so recognizable
Well done, Brian. This was a perfect recitation of how to "make something from nothing", and fit it within the SW galaxy. Loved this.
Much appreciated! Thank you for watching!
Wow, this is so helpful and gives me some direction to go. I'm a newbie at making sci fi stuff with no fancy equipment and limited funds. I really like making stuff, I have graphic design, art skils and carpentry. Alas I have zero ideas how to do any of this. For example, I'm trying to make a control panel to frame my computer monitor. I have this big piece of styrofoam used for shipping with lots of interesting surfaces but how do I make it look less-you know- like styrofoam? I'm starting to gather greeblies etc. but it's all taking so long.
There have been scant few singular movies that have inspired and entrapped the imaginations of so many people. Since watching the original movie seven times in the theater (first time with friends, the next six times by myself so no one would disturb my concentration) I have continued to be awed by life's imitation of art. There is hardly a media of daily monotonous life that has not been touched by Star Wars. Clothing and fashion, toys and games, other movies, furnishings, building designs, peoples hobbies, vocabulary! If you look closely you can see the influences, the inspiration, those subtle hints in everyday objects that someone, somewhere recalls a some thing they once saw...a long time ago, in a movie theater far, far away.
you should make you sofa electronics actually do stuff ... like lights on and off and dim perhaps a sound system and video theater system selector ... or a virtual fireplace .. etc ... keep the panels look sure BUT make the buttons and switches do things ... like turn on fans ... etc
Another wonderfully insightful video, Brian.
Thank you my friend
So Excellent !! Love the sage info you are imparting and the people you highlighted (I follow them all) that have definitely earned their Star Wars achievement badge and beyond
Where do you get you concept art books? Is this a Amazon visit? Or are these the kind of limited editions sold only on a nuanced geek web page, where you know if you know?
Lastly, I’m thankful for you outtakes. Most often TH-camrs stay strict to the face in screen or cutaway shots. But I like your film style…and it’s often the outtakes (that yes,…are funny), that I learn the most. It shows maybe how you filmed it, did voice over, memorized lines or ran an audible,…where you put your lights or a more comprehensive look at your space so I can see how you set up for more than just framing yourself and your backdrop
Wow that went long…but I’m always a believer of critical feedback and thoughtful appreciation. So I just wanted to say thank you
Thank you Garland! So glad you enjoyed it. One of these days we need to do a full "How to make a Smugglers Room Episode" for you guys!
Sorry, forgot to mention the books. Some were gifts, others I bought from Barnes and Nobel in my area, and almost all of them can be bought on Amazon. I will put a list together.
@@TheSmugglersRoom that would be both amazing and greatly appreciated
@@TheSmugglersRoom thank you…going to Amazon now
the force has guided me here to subscribe. It was my destiny.
Great stuff Brian and love the inspiration and tips!
Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the best video on your channel. It's like the keys or code to enter the first door of the journey. The Star Wars art styles in particular are visually overwhelming. So, it's nice to have someone point out the design elements that are doing the trick the most. Also appreciate you pointing out other artists, so we can all find more inspiration and instruction. My biggest struggle is with all the lighting. Wiring an entire room safely, and knowing how to code something is way over my head. Junk, foam, and paint are one thing, but actual electronics are another. I feel like I would almost have to become an electrician to understand what I'm doing.
Thank you!
Only discovered this channel a few days ago but I love it! I've watched so many videos already, even so dated 3 years ago. Thank you for igniting my passion for Star Wars again. I was kinda in a lull period but this channel has me so excited again. It's even unlocked a new side of my love. The background walls and architecture of the franchise is so much more interesting now. I do figure photography and I'm brimming with new Star Wars ideas
Thank you so very much. That means the world to us!
Love it!!!! Loved the vespa reference and out takes! I’m cracking up and attracting WAY to much attention at work….busted.
LOL! Thank you bro!
Great episode! It's all true. All of it! And yes I remember the "stick" LOL
Lol, thanks man
I absolutely love this video. It's so inspirational and informative. It leaves me with a better understanding of how to think and enjoy the build from start to finish. Thank you for sharing with us.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
GREAT vid BRIAN a fellow soul who appreciates design. Can I recommend get the book the 2001 theLost Science-the scientists influence and design . In it you will find designs by Harry Lange for the control panels of the ships. If they look familiar its because Harry also designed the panels for the original trilogy. Lucas was impressed by this and hired Mr Lange for Star Wars. On top of that its got great spaceship designs in it. As a fellow GEEK I'm sure you would enjoy it.
Thank you!! Appreciate the recommendation!
My favorite aspects of the Star Wars saga is the inspirations George Lucas got from the myriad of other sources and genres. From Japanese Samurai films like "The Hidden Fortress" to religious beliefs like Buddhism, Joseph Campbell's novel The Hero with 1000 Faces and even the film serials of Flash Gordon.
100% agreed Otis! So many inspirations he used to help drive the story.
This are good tips! I work miniature scale (for tabletop games SW games and such) but many of these tips apply at any scale!
100% agreed! Thank you for watching!
I’m always inspired by your work. That’s why I miss it so much when there is nothing new to show. I’m thinking someone is busy on a larger project?😉 Everything you’ve said is so correct. You can replicate a Star Wars theme, but without the details, it’s just a facsimile of the real thing. And if you add the details, the possibilities are endless as to what you can do, even down to modifying a bench to fit your room.
One of the key elements that you didn’t touch on was lighting. To get a real feel of the Star Wars universe, you have to create the proper lighting. From the clean bright halls of an imperial ship, to the darker ambience of the Millennium Falcon.
I’m so happy to see another video from you! Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you. And you are so right. Lighting is incredibly important
Brian - I have to say I'm always impressed with your designs. The margarita machine was inspired! Something I never would have thought of, using things I'd never consider. You and your lovely wife are truly gifted makers, and I can't wait to see what you do next on any scale, room sized or pocket sized.
Thank you very much. Very kind of you
I awesome video! I’ve been watching for years now, your videos are so inspiring! You so get me you can “make something out of nothing”. I’ve always have what seemed to be trash for others are something great with potential. Thanks to your channel I started planning my Dream House! It’s mostly gonna be Star Wars theme because I love the whole designs of Star Wars. I hope day I get to build it and share with you and others to inspire them, like you inspired me. Love this channel so much. Thank you Brian for inspiring us
Thank you so very much! So excited you have started planning, best of luck to you on your project!
Another awesome video. Such beautiful work by all of you. Thank you for sharing this video. It is truly inspirational.
Thank you
Hello Brian .
Your show today is very interesting but I need the help of Carissa !
Since one year I practice "Jedi's fance " in a club of the French fance federation and now I need a jedi inspired outfit for my first challenges .
I have yet pantalon (?), boots and a black T-shirt to do the first layer of the torso costume . But the two layers kimono and the cape are missing .
So, I want to know if Carissa had put patterns of this pieces of costume on line or if I must buy them somewhere !
By the way the mandalorien costumes that Carissa had made for the Starwars celebrations days are very beautyfull !
I am an old woman ( 65 years old ) so I want wear an helmet and I think used the Props maker academy advices to do it but for the costume, the Carissa councils seems the better I can find on a TH-cam channels so I allow me to do such asking !
May the Force be with both of you .
Hi there! Unfortunately I don't think she has a pattern. We have yet to do any type of Jedi Costumes. For our Mando costumes she created most of them from scratch. Sorry, i wish we could help
I just started watching the series Light and Magic about how the whole Star Wars universe began with new and vintage interviews with the people that literally created it. During one of the close ups of the Millennium Falcon I could spot parts from Tamiya model kits. They showed stacks of kits that I built as a kid back then. The Star Wars aesthetic has so many layers and came from so many different origins you can fall down a rabbit hole so easily and never see everything that has been or can be done.
It’s amazing isn’t it?
Another great video! Thanks for all the info. Love watching your videos. Always give me inspiration.
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice video Brian as always. I would be interested in your method of creating the graphic layout for a control panel before you run it through the laser cutter. Even if it's 10 minutes of you drawing and rearranging shapes on the computer screen I would love to hear your musings and reasonings why this circle looks better over here and why this square looks better over there. I don't know how you do it but each of your panels always look in universe and recognisable as Star Wars and totally fantastic :-D
Thank you Marv. I absolutely love this idea and I've been crazy inpsired by Martín's panels. So i promise we will get one of those videos made for you. I need a control panel in the room build for a specific spot, so the timing is perfect!
@@TheSmugglersRoom Excellent thank you, I can't wait
This is so cool. Thanks. I would probably have to have a mixed up house of franchises. Star Wars Doctor Who
Mixing themes and films sounds wonderful to me!
Your work and that of the persons in the sw room builders group are hugely inspiring.
Thank you Wayne! Much appreciated!
Excellent! I loved that you
included a look at that CG-Rtist build too, and LOL at your outtakes!
Thank you
Back to the fundamentals, I LOVE IT!! Great job as usual Dude!!
Thank you!!
I thought that was the late Grant Imahara in that picture for a second, but going by the cars and shoes that must the the original crew for "A New Hope".
yeah, it was the crew from ILM back in 1976. Grant was an amazing inspiration as well
Can you enlighten on the books you showed please, I have most but don’t appear to recognise those. Many thanks
certainly.
Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie : amzn.to/3K7rmjC
The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: amzn.to/3ptaSZt
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two): amzn.to/3dFTpdr
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One): amzn.to/3Avvnea
Star Wars: The Blueprints : amzn.to/3QJDn0C
Haven't checked in for a while, so it's great to see a contrast to a calmer, relaxed and more authentic presenter. Keep up the great work.
Welcome back!
This gets the juices flowing!!!
So glad man!
Question; when are we going to get an update on your Star Wars inspired RB&B?
Not 100% sure. We are working on designs a bit still, and waiting on permits from the home owner. It is happening, just slowly.
Did you get the Ralph Macquarie ice spider diorama at 11:02 from boylei hobby time?
I did indeed 😉
Thank you. I do my research and put it to action.And to build something out of nothing.
WONDERFUL!
Star Wars nerd achievement Badge? Does that exist ? I want one.
I think we need a whole series of them
Right?
Great video as usual ,, “ remember the stick “ 🤣🤣🤣
Classic right? LOL
very inspiring, I loved the video, greetings
Thank you very much!
Good job everyone!
Thanks man!
Sorry if this has been asked, what would be the top 3 books you would recommend as Star Wars references for us getting into building SW stuff?
Thanks!
We have several must haves in the video description that I absolutely love! Check’em out
@@TheSmugglersRoom ok sorry missed that!
One thing that feels like is missing is: roomba's converted into mouse droids🤔. I'm more of grieblies with function type of guy..
We’ll, we didn’t make it a mouse droid, but we did convert a roomba: th-cam.com/video/nYOWw9Stl_4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSmugglersRoom neat! i did find a square roomba that appears to mop, so maybe an xl mouse droid could be possible but more as a type of box over it..
Thanks for the info! Is really apreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Hahaha. I do remember “the stick”. You can’t put a price on imagination… even if the imagination is bigger than the physical space will allow.
Really enjoyed this episode and I appreciated the distinct choice to change the vibe of the video from the start. Well done guys.
Thank you so much!!!
"No one can do what you do, but you." Well said!
Thank you!
Star Wars has a visual aesthetic that I think is pretty unique in the world of sci-fi. A lot of sci-fi feels kind of generic, and too darn squeaky clean to feel realistic (case in point: a lot of Star Trek, and I love Star Trek as much as Star Wars)
Agreed! The Aliens universe is nice and dirty, and Blade Runner is great too!
@@TheSmugglersRoom I have to admit I'm not much of a fan of Blade Runner universe, but Aliens universe certainly looks great! "Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man ?" -"No. Have you?" xD
I just waterproofed my basement and am about to start building my Star Wars basement. I live and die with the Smuggler ‘s Room videos.
You are awesome!!! Best of luck on the basemen!
@@TheSmugglersRoom thanks. Now the fun begins.
I'm just curious, what is the laser cutter you have? What is the working area size? Is it larger enough to cut 4'x8' wood sheets?
We have both a Glowforge Pro and an OMTech laser cutter. The Glowforge is a fairly small but very easy to use unit. It has a working area of roughly 19.5 x11", the OMTech is nearly 30" wide by 24" tall.
@@TheSmugglersRoom Thank you for replying! This gives me an idea of what to look for if I decide to get one. Much appreciated, keep up the great work!
This was a fantastic episode my friend!!
Thank you buddy!
Great video! What are the illuminated tiles made of?
Thank you! Those tiles are just acrylic laser cut 1"x1" and then illuminated from behind with an LED or some other light sources
To be fair, that was an excellent stick.
LOL!!!
Seems like the designers of the galactic cruiser hotel should’ve watched this.
LOL
Amen, unfortunately current Disney executives and imagineers are egotistical, cheapskates and creatively bankrupt. The result cheap boring crap that they insist is what you want at prices little can afford.
@@spike1670 oh definitely, and to add that most Star Wars fans can do a better job of continuing the legacy of Lucas than these talentless hacks that use Star Wars to push their social ideology and have no understanding of the history and lore or even the physics of the Star Wars universe. They change whatever they want to shoehorn their particular needs in a moment of a Tv show or movie. It’s about their narrative and not about the Star Wars universe. It’s just another IP to exploit. Lucas and his ideas mean nothing to them.
We got a small sneak peek of the room!!!
LOL . . . there will be more. We have actually been working in there!
The stick? Pepperidge Farm remembers
HA!!!! Outstanding!
another great video by a great person !
Thank you kindly!
It’s just a stick! 🤣👍
yes it is, a very special stick. LOL
Ahh, The Stick!
🤣🤣🤣
100%. They created a visual language that tells us if it's in the Star Wars universe. I encourage anyone who can, to go to Disney's Galaxy's Edge. It's a bit surreal as, for the first time in your life, you feel like you're IN what was previously a 2D experience, separated by whatever distance -distractions and stuff - between your eyes and a screen.
100% agree! A journey to Galaxy's Edge really is an incredible experience for a fan. Thanks so much for watching!
😂😂😂 the stick
LOL!
This is such a great video Brian! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the process you go through to create your projects, techniques and style.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU
Thank you for watching!
Another great video! Always love discussing world design, especially for sci-fi and how all the different worlds/franchises have their own design language and visual cues.
Couldn't agree more!
Fantastic inspirational and down right educational!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you my friend.
Love it!!! No one can do what you do but YOU!!!
It's a great motto to live by right? Thank you for watching!