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I haven't used Cinema 4D but comparing it to Blender, Cinema 4D seems to be easier to navigate. I remember learning Blender I didn't like the complexity of how things were laid out, but it became easier with practice. BuilderBrothers if you've used Blender in the past how would you compare it to Cinema 4D?
Just a little question, it looks like you take pictures before converting them into 16:9, so how can you tell what will be in frame and what won't?
I have a question. ('Ugh', is probably what your thinking!!) What lens do you use?? Just the kit lens?
-David
*Update*
I wonder why you spend so much money on Cinema 4d. Blender does exactly the same thing. It's also compatible with open-source REs like Yaf(a)ray, which are physically correct. : D
But however, I just wanted to ask you what program you use to capture frames from the camera?
The reason that we chose Cinema 4d is (1) it has a very user friendly interface, (2) it works great with After Effects, and (3) its renderer is amazing. And as for the program that we use to capture frames, we simply use "EOS Utility," the frame capture program that came with the camera (primitive but workable).
BuilderBrothers if you've used Blender in the past how would you compare it to Cinema 4D?
We have worked briefly with Blender, but we found it very confusing and not at all like any other 3d program we had worked with. I'm sure that we could have made it work if we had spent the time experimenting with it, but we decided to use Cinema 4d instead to save (lots of) time.
Just a little question, it looks like you take pictures before converting them into 16:9, so how can you tell what will be in frame and what won't?
We have a pretty good idea of what will be in frame and what won't when we shoot. It has never really been a problem for us.
What lens do you use?? Just the kit lens?
We don't use the kit lens at all. We actually use two manual lenses. Our first lens is a Sigma 24mm 2.8f Super Wide II Macro lens with a Nikon mount. We use this lens for all the wide angle shots. We selected this lens because it has a minimum focus distance of 7.9 inches and is wide-angle. Most wide-angle lenses only focus at 1 ft to 2 ft. Our second lens is a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 lens. We use this lens for all the close-up shots. We selected this lens because it has a minimum focus distance of 10 in. and because it is one of the highest quality macro lenses for under $200.
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Now for the actual update. We have some very good news, and some very bad news. First for the bad news. The bad news is that our dad accidentally erased all the editing and effects we had made for the "Squire and the Scroll." Luckily we took a lot of pictures of our settings, and luckily we had all of the raw pictures backed up. However, it will still take us quite a bit of time to fix all that was lost, and we are now backing up EVERYTHING.
The good news is that we got a new computer that is going to be 100% for the "Squire and the Scroll!" It is quite powerful and should be able to handle our editing and rendering with ease.
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Finally, we have a question for YOU guys. We were watching this tutorial, since we were trying to achieve that same bevel effect that they used. However, we cannot figure out what effect or technique they used at 1:10 for the inside path. We were able to make the outside path, but we cannot figure out how they made the inner one. He says he used the "expand stroke" function (which we couldn't find), not to mention the fact that the stroke he is talking about is not expanded, but contracted. We would be most grateful if one of you Illustrator users could help us out with this!
Does this mean the dragon is gone?
Does this mean the dragon is gone?
Luckily, we had the dragon backed up, so none of it was lost. 
Mr.Rundown101 wrote:Does this mean the dragon is gone?
Luckily, we had the dragon backed up, so none of it was lost.
BuilderBrothers wrote:Mr.Rundown101 wrote:Does this mean the dragon is gone?
Luckily, we had the dragon backed up, so none of it was lost.
One emoticon is enough. Please don't spam up the forums with multiple smilies (especially if it's the only thing you post).
Glad to hear that you didn't lose everything BB. Still looking forward to this!
*Update*
So, during the last few weeks we have been extremely busy on a number of things. For one, we have been actively working on preparing the trailer for "The Squire and the Scroll," which we need to have finished in just a month or so. Second, we have set up both a Facebook and Blogger account. And third, we have officially signed up for Bricks By the Bay as convention attendees! We will be having a booth there where we will be displaying props from "The Squire and the Scroll." Also, the trailer for this film will debut at this convention, so if you want to be one of the first to see it, be there! Not only that, but we are also giving a talk on brickfilming (though it is only available for convention attendees), in which we will discuss the basics of brickfilming. If you are planning on attending the convention or visiting on public day, please let us know and we'll keep an eye out for you!
And finally, to make this update complete, here are some pictures from the trailer!
Man, these frames are just simply amazing! This is looking to be your best film yet! Don't Duke Nukem us now 
Yeah! I love this... Again! 
That's great! What kind of lamps did you use for the night scene?
*Update*
That's great! What kind of lamps did you use for the night scene?
For the night scenes we actually just used regular lamps and filmed the shot with dimmed lighting. We then proceeded to darken and color-correct the scene in After Effects to give it the illusion of night.
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We are hard at work on the trailer for this film, and are making headway. Here is a logo test we made for the trailer: Logo Test
Also, please note the all-original score that our composer made for us (though not for this particular shot).
Please critique it, as we need all the help we can get!
Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Blogger, since we update those much more frequently than we do here on BiM.
It's very awesome. Wow!
Nice! I like the music aswell.
I felt the logo was a little long. But otherwise good.
That logo was incredible, most professional looking title for a brickfilm that I've ever seen.
do you guys know when the finished film will be released? I can't wait to see this movie
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