Student Enrollment: Pre Production

[Prince Manic]

I'm starting off to create brickfilms and even a full featured length one, so I'm thinking to take each of these lessons as needed to get the idea of the brickfilming stuff. I also have Celtix to do scripting but confused on how to do that right, so basically this is what my concept is.

I'm working on a feature length LEGO Ghostbusters movie once I get what I need to build the set I need to do so I'll break things down for be better understanding

• There will be a train that derailed hundred years ago (Based upon Ghostbusters 2)
  
• Many of the ghosts of the train will wreck havoc on New York City
  
• The Train will be also wreck havoc on the city too without rails just moving along the roads
  

So bascially it's my own take of making a Ghostbusters movie of my own using my LEGO Ecto-1 and the ghostbusters, soon after the HQ has passed to be a set I'm so wanna build it and use it. as for now I'm worried about making the script I need to use later on with the movie.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Prince Manic

[SteampunkDoc]

Hey, it's great that you're getting into brickfilming, and I'm anticipating seeing your work.

Thing is, if you're just starting out, you may wanna practice on something a bit smaller than a "feature-length" film.

Maybe something shorter so you can get a good handle on the whole process in a shorter amount of time.

Still, it's always great to see more people join the hobby.

One tiny note, I did ask for entries to not be licensed themes, and be something more original to yourself.

And since you have to wait a bit on the Ghostbusters film anyway, maybe you could take this opportunity to try your hand at a little something else.

Sound good?

[Prince Manic]

Hey, it's great that you're getting into brickfilming, and I'm anticipating seeing your work.

Thing is, if you're just starting out, you may wanna practice on something a bit smaller than a "feature-length" film.

Maybe something shorter so you can get a good handle on the whole process in a shorter amount of time.

Still, it's always great to see more people join the hobby.

One tiny note, I did ask for entries to not be licensed themes, and be something more original to yourself.

And since you have to wait a bit on the Ghostbusters film anyway, maybe you could take this opportunity to try your hand at a little something else.

Sound good?

I know that the lego movie is part of the licensed if I'm correct, I did some tests within' Ecto-1 and the Lone Ranger Train before, the only thing I have is the Lego City Patrol Car, I also use that Stop Motion Studio Free Version App on my iPod Touch to create stop motion, I had an idea that if I split the stop motion into completed clips I could make a feature length movie. I seen a lot of stop motion brickfilms with the title Ghostbusters which isn't the actual ones. if I was gonna create something scripting is completely tricky for me to do.

[SteampunkDoc]

Yes, I'd consider the LEGO Movie as being a licensed theme, though I'd like to clarify that I meant something not based on a pre-existing franchise or story. A lot of people think they'll have trouble coming up with something totally original, so this is to help them overcome that and see that it's really not that hard.

And yes, splitting a larger project into smaller goals is the way to do it, but it's still a TON of work and I've seen quite a number bite off more than they could chew. So again, just make sure you can finish whatever you start.

Scripting is a tough phase to master, but that's what the tutorial is for. It's to help you figure out how to think up ideas and get them into writing, and ultimately into a form that can be put into film.

The brickfilming courses will help with production, but also consider looking at some of the others to help you with developing characters and plot, as well as getting more creative with other aspects of storytelling.

[Prince Manic]

Yes, I'd consider the LEGO Movie as being a licensed theme, though I'd like to clarify that I meant something not based on a pre-existing franchise or story. A lot of people think they'll have trouble coming up with something totally original, so this is to help them overcome that and see that it's really not that hard.

And yes, splitting a larger project into smaller goals is the way to do it, but it's still a TON of work and I've seen quite a number bite off more than they could chew. So again, just make sure you can finish whatever you start.

Scripting is a tough phase to master, but that's what the tutorial is for. It's to help you figure out how to think up ideas and get them into writing, and ultimately into a form that can be put into film.

The brickfilming courses will help with production, but also consider looking at some of the others to help you with developing characters and plot, as well as getting more creative with other aspects of storytelling.

okay I'll keep that in mind, Since I don't have all LEGO City sets because of high prices for some sets, should I start using the Partol Car to get an idea of how to do a simple stop motion oh lets say 4 to 5 minutes worth of stop motion?

Edited July 9, 2014 by Prince Manic

[SteampunkDoc]

Sure! Don't forget though, the purpose of threads like these is to follow the tutorial/lessons and then do the assignments, and not as much to just get general advice or post tests.

Think homework for school, only a lot more fun. If you want more general advice or ideas, send me a PM and I may be able to help in more detail.

Brickfilms don't need big sets and a lotta bricks. A baseplate, a minifigure or two, and a piece of paper should work just fine for starters.

Perhaps you should start simple, with what you have now, before moving on to more advanced and complex animations.

P.S. You probably don't need to quote my posts, they're right above yours and easy to find.

[Columbus019]

okay I'll keep that in mind, Since I don't have all LEGO City sets because of high prices for some sets, should I start using the Partol Car to get an idea of how to do a simple stop motion oh lets say 4 to 5 minutes worth of stop motion?

4-5 minutes! start off with 10-30 seconds!! and build (lego puns) up on it! Also, your first stuff will probably ( no offense) be bad, so, don't be dissapointed when you're not as good as Kevin Ulrich (Brotherhood Workshop).

Columbus

[Darkdragon]

4-5 minutes! start off with 10-30 seconds!! and build (lego puns) up on it! Also, your first stuff will probably ( no offense) be bad, so, don't be dissapointed when you're not as good as Kevin Ulrich (Brotherhood Workshop).

Please don't post in a two year old thread with something like this. It probably isn't even going to be seen by the initial poster. Aditionally, these threads are for teachers to help on assignments not general comments from random folks.

[Columbus019]

Please don't post in a two year old thread with something like this. It probably isn't even going to be seen by the initial poster. Aditionally, these threads are for teachers to help on assignments not general comments from random folks.

Sorry