How to make and shoot a futuristic city miniature the 80s way!

Feb 14, 2017 3:57 PM

CyberOctopuses

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How to make and shoot a futuristic city miniature the 80s way!

"Attack of the Cyber Octopuses" film project. Info and support: http://kck.st/2l0lAqp

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can hear the sound of rain, police sirens going off in the background and that distinct electrical sound of neons flashing....amazing!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can see the Listerine building from my house.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ahahha

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Octopi

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Instructions unclear, glued my junk together

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shut up and take my money

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Give them to me! http://kck.st/2l0lAqp

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or fluorescent tape and black light (Escape from New York) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c7/Escape_From_New_York_Wireframe.jpg

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good Luck!

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

thanks!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

In bladerunner, one of the shots of the city has the Millennium Falcon as a building.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

In the grim darkness of the future, there are no windows.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We get it you vape

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks like a group of robots having a secret meeting in a smoke filled room

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Axe Tower.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Is anyone gonna mention: ATTACK OF THE CYBER OCTOPUSES?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Soooooo.... kinda sorta like the matrix?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not really... check the link at the bottom!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ahaha have you checked the KS page? There's also a super cool teaser :D

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This was on the front page a while back, dude said he was doing it for a low budget sci fi movie, I believe

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Actually this is a new piece, new picture. New methods. But similar to the previous one. anyway, yes it's for a film: http://kck.st/2l0lAqp

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My bad then; the listerine bottle etc. seemed really familiar

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah they are similar... but on the old one I used also 3D printed parts. This is entirely made with "junk".

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

turned out awesome. I actually wanted to do something like this myself. Mind if I ask what equipment you used?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

On the facebook page of the project you can see the video tutorial (in two parts): https://www.facebook.com/cyberoctopuses/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No fog machine cause I'm broke, so instead i smoked a whole 1/4 BAG of weed & now i can't recall why i'm doing this in the first place...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is awesome. Project time!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is super cool, would like to see some real 80's miniature cities now... I actually didn't know this was a thing...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Check out some of the old Toho Godzilla films between 1951 and about 1998, they moved to 90% CGI. Good work for a guy in a costume to smash

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah! The older Godzilla movies is the only I could think of as well! I was curious what other movies used this...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The original is one of the best, Metropolises from 1938ish. The used a miniature city and tiny mirrors to put people in it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow that's crazy. I've always wanted to watch it but never got around to it. I should see it...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How dystopian!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Borg Implants

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I recommend using old computer motherboards or the cardboard packaging from electronics products.

9 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 1

Just zoom in on circuit boards and do the effects shown here.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There are many electronic components glued on those bottles. I took parts from an old radio. :)

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

There are many electronic components glued on those bottles. I took parts from an old radio. :)

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

I used to think that circuit boards were just tiny cities as a small kid.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Google an old CGI-cartoon from the 90's called 'reboot'. You're welcome.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also see: Kitbashing

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

draw the rest of the fucking owl

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't forget the lens flare.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I see you, Listerine bottle.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

ahaha yes :D

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ahaha yes :D

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I see you, 40 micro-farad capacitor probably scavenged from an old AC unit.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Upvote for a 80s lover. I miss it so much. Keep producing ugly/beautiful 80s art, op. Thanks. Keep the flame

9 years ago | Likes 111 Dislikes 1

I love Owen Wilson

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Oh, you damn late 90s kid... +1 for sympathy

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know it's not Owen Wilson though...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

You joked. I joked.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The toaster joked. I shot the toaster. It was a good time

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you! Very appreciated! :) Please consider a little contribute on KS, just 2 weeks left...

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Thank you! Very appreciated! :) Please consider a little contribute on KS, just 2 weeks left...

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Wait. Wait. Wait. ARE YOU REAL? Your gallery is GOLD. You're the king of the Flame Keepers!!!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hey potevi dirlo subito!!!! KS page found!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

ahahaha e pure italiano :D

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Favolos progetto. Complimenti. Sul serio! Seguirò l'evoluzione!!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

eheh grazie! un contributo ci farebbe piacere ;) mancano solo 2 settimane... no goal, no film! :(

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Favolos progetto. Complimenti. Sul serio! Seguirò l'evoluzione!!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And there you have bladerunner

9 years ago | Likes 850 Dislikes 2

Bluepeter bladerunner

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Douglas Trumbull would be proud of these guys.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well...the models from Bladerunner were beyond amazing. But this looks frickin cool

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ahaha exactly, kind of! Blade Runner is my main source of inspiration.

9 years ago | Likes 145 Dislikes 1

wasn't blade runner the last major scifi film with no digital effects? think I heard that somewhere...

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Possibly. Terminator 2 had a surprisingly small amount, mostly the T-1000. The rest was practical. That's why it still holds up today :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The motor starting capacitor is a nice touch.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's really really cool OP, like seriously well done

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Thanks :) Did you watch also the teaser on the KS page?

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Yeah, you might be getting another backer soon

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Thanks! Very very appreciated! :)

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

If that's the case then you'll be a fine filmmaker. Approved.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks! I hope I am... more info on this project here: http://kck.st/2l0lAqp

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 173 Dislikes 1

We're the eyes originally his? How did he see something with them when she didn't? They're hers...

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 6

Bill is that you

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Stolen!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Blade Runner?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Rade Blunner?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Rude Blanner?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Blude Ranner

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

love

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 1

One day we will be them.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But where are the lights in the windows? Where are the glowing neon signs? Its a good start I will admit.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is just part of a larger "miniature" city that we'll use for wider shots. For closeups we use bigger buildings with lights, signs, etc

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is....

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Check the KS page to see more ;)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

+.5 for using octopuses instead of octopi. Another +.5 for working in the cyberpunk genre, which I love. Good stuff.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you!!! :) Please consider a little support and share ;)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Having lights on such small city it's very complicated. We do have lights on larger buildings (see the teaser for example on the KS page)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You could use something reflective for the windows though

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought about it, but it doesn't work so well, looks "amateur", so I prefer to have a "dark city" than one with lights but "cheap".

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ah what did you use?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0