TwistedDreams Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Hey for my movie (obviously) I need these ships I'm going to build on water, like an ocean. And a harbor. Originally my plan was to animate these ships on my mom's incredible computer, then put them on moving waters, but that's going to be incredibly hard. So I was wondering, If you had to get a ship to look like it was in the ocean, what would you do? Thanks, -TD Quote
Scouty Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I would not do it on water. First, the ships will sink, as the normal lego hulls can't really float. If you have the 4+ hulls, you could, but still not a good idea because the waves will look like gigantic 100 ft. waves. if it was on the ocean. You're best to either working in a smaller scale, or blue bricks. Quote
TwistedDreams Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Well I new it wouldn't float, I would put a beam from under it... Blue bricks is not an option for me though, hahaha. I'm sure I'll get around it. thanks though, -TD Quote
El Bucanero Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Hey for my movie (obviously) I need these ships I'm going to build on water, like an ocean. And a harbor. Originally my plan was to animate these ships on my mom's incredible computer, then put them on moving waters, but that's going to be incredibly hard.So I was wondering, If you had to get a ship to look like it was in the ocean, what would you do? Thanks, -TD I think you'd be best of with a big piece of blue cloth. I believe a LEGO film has to be done in stop motion. If you'll use reall wavy water, the wave won't look good. But if you still want to work with water, I suggest you to take a bowl, fill it with water and sand and put the ship on a stand in the water. If want to know more about this matter, you should take a look in this thread about the LEGO hulls. I made keel once for a ship with one mid section. It worked quite well... Till I put masts on it. :-P Mr Tiber Edited June 11, 2007 by Mr Tiber Quote
Scouty Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Mr. Tiber, that link goes to replying to this thread! Well, if you put a beam under it, it should be good. But I would suggest in conditions where you can control the water and keep it as flat as possible. Or else the waves will look like they're jumping when animating. Quote
El Bucanero Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Mr. Tiber, that link goes to replying to this thread! You're right! How could that have happened? I believe we've had this problem quite some times lately... I was trying to link to Norrington's thread... I think I made a mistake... But it's fixed now! Mr Tiber Edited June 11, 2007 by Mr Tiber Quote
TwistedDreams Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Well I know all about stop motion. But blue felt is a good idea. Just a deep navy color. that's probably what I'll do. -TD Quote
SirNadroj Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Yes, I have seen stop-motion pirate lego animations, and for water, people use blue towels, which looks pretty cool. Another option is to buy a professional editing program like I am going to get, and film the ship on a green-screen (or blue-screen) Then edit in real ocean water, but that would be complicated. Quote
hans-thegreat Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 You watched that movie by liquid plastic productions, didn't you? This is very ironic, because I'm working on a way to make a bottom for my ship's hull, so it floats on water and doesn't look like it's about to sink. My hulls don't sink because they aren't lego. They're a clone brand called Cobi. They have a barrier between each midsection that prevents water from getting in. You might want to snag a few on ebay, but they're way too over priced. Quote
oo7 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 One day a good while ago I was screwing around. I'll upload the results exclusively by your request. X-D Done. It just needs to be processed now. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted June 12, 2007 Governor Posted June 12, 2007 You were screwing around Mr Oo7? Are you sure that footage is going to appropriate for this forum? X-D Quote
Izzy Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 You were screwing around Mr Oo7? Are you sure that footage is going to appropriate for this forum? X-D HAHAHA!!! :-D Bring it on, I could do with some entertaining. Quote
Norrington Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) UGH. Well, Mr. oo7, I hope you at least censor it. I beleive they now sell "Black-bar generators" X-D :-P Edited June 12, 2007 by Norrington Quote
oo7 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 You were screwing around Mr Oo7? Are you sure that footage is going to appropriate for this forum? X-D Of course it's appropriate. What did you expect? X-D It's done. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted June 12, 2007 Governor Posted June 12, 2007 At least a Pirate ship... Quote
oo7 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 At least a Pirate ship... It is water, isn't it? That's what we wanted, didn't we? ;-) Quote
Scouty Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 I find it ironic...sort of. Towls are a good way for us to make up 'water', even though towels are used to soak up water! ( I was expecting something shinking! Or you ship you posted in the MOC forum from your town....city.) Quote
zouave Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Yes, I have seen stop-motion pirate lego animations, and for water, people use blue towels, which looks pretty cool. Another option is to buy a professional editing program like I am going to get, and film the ship on a green-screen (or blue-screen) Then edit in real ocean water, but that would be complicated. Darn it.I was gonna say that. Quote
Tyger Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Dunno if it's been mentioned but simple water would be pretty easy to do in 3D.. with either Maya or XSI. Quote
TwistedDreams Posted June 12, 2007 Author Posted June 12, 2007 ^I've heard otherwise. I think that would be very hard. Yes, I have seen stop-motion pirate lego animations, and for water, people use blue towels, which looks pretty cool. Another option is to buy a professional editing program like I am going to get, and film the ship on a green-screen (or blue-screen) Then edit in real ocean water, but that would be complicated. That's my plan, but if that fails, I'll just throw in some blue felt/towels, and a decent backround. oo7, thanks for that that does look okay actually, I might try that before Just blue felt. Thanks, -TD Quote
Scouty Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Another good material is ceran(however you spell it) wrap. Looks good if you animate it well. Might I suggest you taking a gander at The Pirate Film INDEX for water ideas. Quote
SirNadroj Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Another good material is ceran(however you spell it) wrap. Looks good if you animate it well. Might I suggest you taking a gander at The Pirate Film INDEX for water ideas. Ceran wrap? Are you talking about the stuff they wrap Easter Baskets with? Quote
Scouty Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Correct spelling is Saran wrap. I was close X-D . Quote
Tyger Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 ^I've heard otherwise. I think that would be very hard.That's my plan, but if that fails, I'll just throw in some blue felt/towels, and a decent backround. oo7, thanks for that that does look okay actually, I might try that before Just blue felt. Thanks, -TD It wouldn't be very hard, if you had MSN or something I could walk yah through it or do it for yah. I'm a 3D Modeler by trade... so I could help yah if you wanted. Let me know. Cheers Quote
Captain-Abekshi Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 I know it wont be the best hull for Pirate ships (Ive tryed) But using the hull from the Policeboat or the Fireboat both avalible from the Lego Store. I tryed to make one but failed 8-( But there are alot of better Lego builders and i belive you can make one. Quote
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