Arg, matey, check out this impressive CGI brickfilm, “Man O War” by independant filmmakers of First Pacific Media.
Anyone interested in a lot of behind-the-scenes information can check out their blog: http://www.outside-hollywood.com/
Posts by Nathan Wells
Look! Up in the sky! It’s space! It’s castle! It’s steampunk!
Wow, I’m still here. I’m sorry I haven’t contributed for the last month or so. I blame my new part-time job, college classes, and brickfilms.com, roughly in that order. Anyway, to jumpstart my comeback, I’m going to invade Linus’ domain (please forgive me!) and feature this extremely cool airship by Felix Greco:
I especially like the use of the Jabba’s Sailbarge sails and the bubble canopies as magical air balloons. I only wish there were more pictures.
Bigfigs
*ahem* Moving on from current events…
Brickshelf user snyderman has recently uploaded pictures of a very cool model of a Geisha:
Also check out Anime Character and Cameraman:
All aboard!
I love dark green. I love SNOT (studs not on top — a building technique). I also secretly love LEGO trains. So of course I love dagealka’s passenger car. I was actually conflicted on where to post this, since this creation is well suited for my other blog, Unique Brique Techniques, but it is so incredibly cool I couldn’t let the wider audience of The Brothers Brick miss it. So I decided to split the difference. Besides, it’s about time we got some trains on here to offset all those mecha and steampunk creations Linus and Andrew have been posting. ;)
Spooky vigs strike back!
It’s that time of year again! Nelson Yrizarry and I, the co-curators of the LUGNET.build.vignette newsgroup, are proud to present the Second Annual Halloween Vignette Contest. To win, simply build the best “Halloween-themed vignette” following the contest rules. This is a “winner take all” contest (although a second-place prize may be awarded if we receive 20 or more entries). If you have any questions regarding this contest, please reply to this post. Good luck!
Do the LEGO Numa Numa Dance!
Some love him, others hate him. Either way, Gary Brolsma became an internet icon when he did his Numa Numa Dance in 2004. When browsing YouTube, I came across — of all things — a LEGO version of the dance. It’s not really brickfilming, but it’s still cool. Check it out!
Here’s the original film, for comparison:
Support your Empire today!
Acclaimed brickfilmer Brendan Henry has just released a jaw-dropping new film: Triumph of the Empire, a LEGO Star Wars film in the style of WWII propaganda films. The film features amazing CGI animation of LEGO models created in Ldraw, excellent facial animation and good narration. Watch it now!
These are the voyages...
40 years ago today, the first five-year mission of the starship Enterprise began. Five television series, ten movies, and many books and video games later, Star Trek is still boldly going. Brendon Griffith celebrates with a microscale model of the N.C.C. 1701 U.S.S. Enterprise.
An unknown builder celebrates the wise words of Spock with this sculpture.
Dream Houses at Brickfest
If you think about it, every LEGO model builder is an architect in their own way. Minifig-scale house builders are no exception. Check out these various houses built by LEGO Frank Lloyd Wrights. Special thanks to Bill Ward for taking pictures.
Calum Tsang’s Sweep Building, built for a train layout, is subtley curved to fit around a track. I really like how the rectangular tan section compliments and contrasts the the organically curving gray section. And is that Joe Vig I spot in there?
J. Michael Collace* puts ornate Bellevile arches to good use with his French Quarter Bourbon**. This creation shows how much life some minifigs can bring to a creation.
*The image cuts off after the “e” on Collace, so there might be more to his name.
**The image cuts off after “Qu,” but I’m pretty certain it’s meant to be “Quarter.”
I’ve already featured Taylor Plazak’s New Dreams on Unique Brique Techniques because of the curved roof, but I can’t resist featuring it here, too. I just really like how this building looks. The colors really compliment each other, and the near studlessness gives this creation a futuristic look. I wish I could live in a house like that.
Project Divinity wants YOU!
Here ye, here ye! A group of brickfilmers, including Lewis Chen, award-winning director of the film Repent, Zach Macias, 3rd place winner in the Fame, Infamy and Glory contest, and myself, 2nd place winner in the Fame, Infamy and Glory contest, have gotten together and begun a community project code-named Project Divinity. We are seeking better-than-average stop-motion animators, digial model builders (good with Ldraw), and voice talents. For more information, please go here, or check out the Project Divinity website. Those especially interested in voice acting should check out this thread.
Here is a synopsis:
Joel is a shy young man. When his student film becomes a success, he defies his parents’ wish for him to become a lawyer and pursues his dreams in film making. With the inspiration of a mysterious woman, he rises to fame in the film industry. But then, at the peak of his career, Joel’s life goes awry when he suddenly loses inspiration. With his job on the line, Joel must go on a world-wide journey of a lifetime to regain that to him was so precious.
This is your chance to be a part of a monumental project, so don’t hesitate if interested!
The Power of the Grand Prix in the Palm of Your Hand
First, an short introduction. I’m Nathan, and I’m a LEGOholic. I won’t cover the nitty-gitty details, since Andrew covered those a few posts down, so I’ll get right down it. I’m not usually into microscale creations, but these tiny Formula 1 racers by Brickshelf user and LUGNETer Peer Kreuger are awesome. Makes me want to get on my hands and knees and push them around the floor while making engine noises.
Special thanks to our reader Marc for providing more infomation on the builder!