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I'm somewhat new to brickfilms (I've always loved them, but I just started getting serious about them). I was wondering if I could get some help with set building. My sets always suck. How do I build a good set?
I recommend going to a lego store and spending 30$ on pick a brick, you can make good sets then.
Also you've probably heard this but only build what the camera can see.
Ok. Unfortunatly, I live in Pasco, so there are no Lego stores around.
I was also curious about what I can do for the actual set. Should I put something behind it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNyA0OWu0mk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzHLelrci9g
Those are some tuts on building sets
Use bricklink to buy bricks for your sets. It is a much cheaper alternative.
Last edited by Stoppedmotion (August 7, 2011 (09:34pm))
Ok thanks.
I think he figured it out. And your sig is misspelled
Bricklink is cheaper than lego pick a brick.
I find that adding little details makes a big difference. Stuff like clocks, lamps, trashcans, chairs, benches, anything that would be in that location in real life makes your set look a little less like toys.
I recommend going to a lego store and spending 30$ on pick a brick, you can make good sets then.
Also you've probably heard this but only build what the camera can see.
If you want to make yourself bankrupt sure thing, the best way is to work out a set on something like Blockland and then buy the bricks you need on Bricklink.
I would go to the lego store and do a pick a brick there if you're going to buy from lego at all because the pick a brick on there website is way more expensive and make sure when you pack the cup to connect the bricks together that way you can fit nore in there!
I found with bricklink that you can never buy BULK loads of bricks from the UK especially, they usually only have like 1-50 bricks D:
Yes, small details always help. I try to always add something a little humorous to each set. Something that you only see by chance out of the side of your eye. That's what I do when set building.
When your building your sets, try to stay away from creating bright red or yellow walls and instead use soft colors such as tan or sand-blue so that whatever you are animating doesn't blend in with the walls. Also, if you want get real fancy, try to shy away from building flat walls or floors for sets. Adding a small flight of stairs to a Lego living room or a pillar against a wall gives the set more depth and realism.
Bricklink is cheaper than lego pick a brick.
I'll say, the online pick-a-brick store costs a FORTUNE.
Last time I went to get a pick a brick at the lego store, I ended up making a really long cut in the side of my cup because I stuffed it so full!
@BWJC I meant that the online Lego pick a brick is expensive, the store version is better and you can get quite a good value if you stuff the Lego tight enough.
Yea...I understand. The online pick a brick is like 10 cents per 2x4 brick!
I recommend going to a lego store and spending 30$ on pick a brick, you can make good sets then.
Also you've probably heard this but only build what the camera can see.
Ya LEGO is very expensive if you buy bricks from their store. I would recommend trying Bricklink or eBay, to find bricks cheaper.
When your building your sets, try to stay away from creating bright red or yellow walls and instead use soft colors such as tan or sand-blue...
Red and yellow are the only colors I have loads of...
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