Guardian of Forever Visual Effects miniature

[PixelMagic]

BAM! Blast from the past. I've finally gotten around to almost having this miniature built for filming. Here's how it's looking today. Hopefully I can finish the model in a few days and shoot some VFX plates with it in the next couple of weeks.

And a rough composition test of how I want the final shot to be framed.

Video of how the full set looks...

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[PixelMagic]

Motion control rig set up for filming visual effects plates.

 

[fireproof78]

That's some nice looking miniatures.

Bet you could sell them on Ebay after filming. Always see nice miniatures there

 

[PixelMagic]

I haven't had a chance to completely finish my Guardian visual effects miniature, but it's 85% done, at least. Since we just passed Halloween, I had the idea to get one of those cool throw pattern lights.

The portal energy effect will be done with CGI, but I still wanted to ground it a bit in reality if I could. So the cast light from the energy portal can be simulated with one of those Halloween lights. Here is a short test to see how it would look.

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[publiusr]

Like this maybe?

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That is what the Guardian is--it just sags a bit after a few eons.

 

[uniderth]

That is what the Guardian is--it just sags a bit after a few eons.

Don't we all.

 

[PixelMagic]

Alright, the miniature set is done. Filming begins in the next couple of days! Finally!

 

[PixelMagic]

Last night I was able to film my first motion control test of my miniature set. Also did a test comp just to be sure all the passes lined up and worked. I think this will work nicely for the final shot. Please note, CGI enhancements such as the portal energy tunnel have not been added for this test, but will be in the final shot.

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[137th Gebirg]

That is truly beautiful!

 

[Maurice]

Last night I was able to film my first motion control test of my miniature set. Also did a test comp just to be sure all the passes lined up and worked. I think this will work nicely for the final shot. Please note, CGI enhancements such as the portal energy tunnel have not been added for this test, but will be in the final shot.

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Motion control? Do you have a repeatable camera mover?

 

[gerbil]

This is fantastic! Not that I’d expect any less from you.

 

[PT109]

This is excellent @PixelMagic. Can I ask what type of motion control rig you used? Your passes are seamless.

 

[PixelMagic]

This is excellent @PixelMagic. Can I ask what type of motion control rig you used? Your passes are seamless.

It's a Grip Gear Movie Maker 2 motorized slider.

 

[CorporalCaptain]

That looks really impressive.

 

[scifieric]

Holy CR@P! That is AMAZING work!

 

[Bernard Guignard]

Very nice