France_et_Alex Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Hello! "Bestia" means beast in old French. The story of our 22 minutes-long latest brickflick is based on true events that took place in the 18th century in France. It took us two and a half years to finish this project. We thought some of you here could appreciate it. (English subtitles are provided) You can also watch the trailer for “Bestia” if you don't have 22 minutes free right now: And the making-of movie for it: Edited August 11, 2013 by France_et_Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted July 12, 2013 Really well done! Interesting shots, transitions and fine animation! I really liked it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks for your kind words, Hobbythorn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted August 11, 2013 We updated the first post where we added the making-of movie for our brickfilm. You can see lots of brickfilming technics, especially for camera movements. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteampunkDoc Posted August 12, 2013 LOVE the behind the scenes video. Your use of gears, levers and unconventional techniques is amazing. (Putting the dogs on tape and running them over slopes, the clock rig, the mud rig, the precise markings for the pans, Ect..) That just goes the huge amount of work and time that went into this masterpiece. No wonder it turned out so amazingly. Fantastic, simply fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigitalWizards Posted August 13, 2013 The behind the scenes video is outstanding! Nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks for your feedback, SteampunkDoc and DigitalWiards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted August 14, 2013 Best brickfilm I have ever seen. Outstanding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks, PsyKater! Here is the link to an article about the making-of video for Bestia, on the American website "The Set Bump": http://brickanimatio...ruly-inspiring/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robuko Posted August 17, 2013 This is phenomenal. What a terrifying story! Beautifully made, your camera techniques are superb. I loved the lighting, and the effects. The scene that goes through all the seasons was especially good, but the whole thing is well worth watching. I can tell it was a labour of love. Outstanding, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks a lot for your comment, robuko! We really appreciate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jluck Posted August 20, 2013 I finally had a chance to sit down and watch the whole thing and I am sure glad I did! The creativity you showed in creating some of those shots was incredible, and the final product was flawless. I really liked the shot of the men riding through the arch with the building in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France_et_Alex Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks, jluckhaupt! Here is a photo of the microscale building in the background you're talking about: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites