The is Chavant Clay or Plasteline is a wax based clay. NS is best for mold making. It isn't necessarily a firmer clay seeing it comes in soft/medium/hard. I have no clue why they just placed the Super Sculpey Firm with it. Hahaha
as a miniature painter and a concept artist, is amazing to see this process. it stills boggles my mind how can you achieve such realistic look with basically acrylic paint and inks. I struggle to make my miniatures look not cartoony and these guys can literally achieve any type of texture with only paint. Incredible job, i hope one day i can work on concepts for these guys.
I really enjoy everything he interviews for, knows his stuff and as mentioned before key on what to ask...That studio is a candy store love this stuff!
well, he sucked at being a plumber, he run of from time to time, talking to shrooms with a task of saving a princess. This he can do for a living and can share with the world. But i must admit, after the recovery he had to go through in 2010, he looks better than ever, he is not hurting turtles anymore, he is not jumping up and down from the sewer systems anymore. He is basically a new and sober Mario now, and i am happy for him!
I’ve got my first two Sideshow figures coming later this year - Iron Man Mark 3 and Mortighull Death Reaper General. I’ve been following their work for years now and I look forward to a LOOOONG relationship in the future. Thanks for being awesome Sideshow!
+Makhs Mpikoulas you still need a sculptor to create a 3d model dude. If you think it's as simple as pressing a few buttons, you couldn't be more wrong.
Toastalicious of course you need one...i tried to make some 2..i tried to produce too and i know that this isnt some buttons too...but this is 100 times harder than the program 3d..
Pretty late reply, but this is more like a "YMMV" thing IMO. Some people prefer to have the freedom of digital sculpting but some enjoy being able to touch and feel their sculptures. Plus, if you 3D print something you still need to clean it up as much as whatever you pull out of your mold lol.
This was so cool. Thank you for sharing Tested! I have seen so many amazing models sculpted, but once they get painted they look terrible.. That shows how important is painting!
Prototypes are still one of my biggest gripes with collector culture. Having bought very large, very expensive pieces myself there's always this anxiety about what the production paintwork is going to be like. In the industry as it is now, multi-million pound/dollar companies like Sideshow really shouldn't be having the issue of the overseas production team having 'different paints' higher skilled people should be employed to replicate much closer to the original pitch. One in particular was the Prime 1 Geralt statue that I initially missed out on, living in England we rarely ever get these huge, expensive polystone pieces because very few can afford or are willing to pay because of the extortionate price rise with our 20% tax on luxury items. In the end I caved after finding one in Australia for much more than the usual retail price, with the cost of the model, extremely expensive delivery and customs and import tax on top it ended up costing me a little under £1000. Opening it up, I was impressed and did like what I had but compared to the prototype it was worlds apart in paint application, it was overall just lighter and too 'clean' looking with some paint details that are far too bright on the Chort head base which is supposed to be a wild, dangerous, dirty monster and just looks a little cartoonish with its green details in parts. The prototypes barely look like they justify the price tags they're asking in the UK and the production quality is absolutely unjustifiable for the price for the most part. That said production vs prototype quality has improved over the years but as such the price has increased. It can't afford to get higher but the quality in most cases could be pushed that little bit further for no real extra cost.
This is absolutely incredible. I’m not even into 3-D sculpting yet I would totally want to work for you guys. Career change alert. I am definitely going to order from this company now. Damn these high prices, yet it totally looks worth it.
I would sell my soul for this talent. I am in the midst of making a cover out of sculpting foams starting from polymer and making a silicone mold for the bottom half of my prosthetic leg for shape/athetics and it is not easy. They make it look so easy.
Just keep practicing mate, sculpt and sculpt and sculpt..!! See there is probably people who wish they could sculpt as good as YOU.. we are all just at different stages of learning!!
The interviewer makes me nervous waving his arms around like a mad man near the clay piece. I'm sure the guy working on it was thinking the same .... :D
These guys would have great careers in 80s film effects and would do stuff in films today if it wasn't for bloody cgi.....really good they can use there talents making this stuff amazing
this is so epic. i also draw and wish i did sculpting. I always loved it. lol im doing 3D printing but i still wanna learn this. alas there are no closes in South Africa...
This is awesome, Tested! You know what you should try and do next? Catching some of the RPF guys working on some of their pieces, along with showing off their collection. I know those guys have day jobs and so it might be hard, but still, it would be amazing. EDIT: I know you sort of do this from time to time, but I'd like something more in-depth.
I sorely wish they can get a tour and interview at the factory in China. I want to see how they churn out these statues, and the quality control process for the final product.
Waoo so the guys overseas are the real genues since they don’t get any guides and need to replicable all the colors which a lot of times the outer color is a mix of many different layers of God know what colors he use. Cheers to those anomymous heroes!
Watch the first part of our tour here: ua-cam.com/video/QBNzFUZiFY8/v-deo.html
They should make General Zod, Ursa and Nun.
I would really like to see how they actually break down the finished model so it can be separated into parts and cast.
The is Chavant Clay or Plasteline is a wax based clay. NS is best for mold making. It isn't necessarily a firmer clay seeing it comes in soft/medium/hard. I have no clue why they just placed the Super Sculpey Firm with it. Hahaha
The Interviewer is asking so many good questions. props to him.
Heh, props.
I scrolled to the comments section to see if anyone else had the same thought!
as a miniature painter and a concept artist, is amazing to see this process. it stills boggles my mind how can you achieve such realistic look with basically acrylic paint and inks. I struggle to make my miniatures look not cartoony and these guys can literally achieve any type of texture with only paint. Incredible job, i hope one day i can work on concepts for these guys.
No matter how many features I see/hear/read about Sideshow's process, I'm always blown away each and every time. Nice interviews.
I could watch stuff like this all day :-D
Amazing amount of detail, work, and commitment. Nice job Sideshow!
Man, the raw talent these guys have is incredible! I have the utmost respect for them.
Midnight Aaron
No lie and the Average Salary is 80,000 per year. Top Guys make over 100k.
I really enjoy everything he interviews for, knows his stuff and as mentioned before key on what to ask...That studio is a candy store love this stuff!
I could watch this stuff all day
Love the detail in each of these figures. Pure art!
You're a very good interviewer.... You come up with the best questions.
These were great. Nice to see a detailed interview by someone who not only appreciates the craft but understands it too. Wish they were longer.
Mario had a career change!!!!
well, he sucked at being a plumber, he run of from time to time, talking to shrooms with a task of saving a princess. This he can do for a living and can share with the world. But i must admit, after the recovery he had to go through in 2010, he looks better than ever, he is not hurting turtles anymore, he is not jumping up and down from the sewer systems anymore. He is basically a new and sober Mario now, and i am happy for him!
Things really turned around for him after he gave up the shrooms.
Mario was a painter on SNES.
@@aidengoodchild and a (Vacuum)Cleaner on the GameCube XD
I’ve got my first two Sideshow figures coming later this year - Iron Man Mark 3 and Mortighull Death Reaper General. I’ve been following their work for years now and I look forward to a LOOOONG relationship in the future. Thanks for being awesome Sideshow!
really inspiring !
Yay i couldn't wait for this I love learning about behind the scenes at prop makers and collectables please make more of these types of videos!
Damn that was a good interview. Good job Norm!
respect this job requires to be skiiled and hard work
+Doruk Ozalgan and its bad that the 3d printers will replace it...and not only this job
+Makhs Mpikoulas who do you think creates 3d models? Oh yeah... Sculptures
+Makhs Mpikoulas you still need a sculptor to create a 3d model dude. If you think it's as simple as pressing a few buttons, you couldn't be more wrong.
Toastalicious of course you need one...i tried to make some 2..i tried to produce too and i know that this isnt some buttons too...but this is 100 times harder than the program 3d..
Pretty late reply, but this is more like a "YMMV" thing IMO. Some people prefer to have the freedom of digital sculpting but some enjoy being able to touch and feel their sculptures.
Plus, if you 3D print something you still need to clean it up as much as whatever you pull out of your mold lol.
Amazing interviews! So informative & fascinating. Thank you to everyone involved.
Anthony Mestas is an absolute paint genius, I would happily pay a lot more to have him paint my stuff.
This was so cool. Thank you for sharing Tested!
I have seen so many amazing models sculpted, but once they get painted they look terrible.. That shows how important is painting!
Brilliant!!! Your delivery of facts and above the fun associated with this job are great...
Big thanks for taking the time to do and share this... 😉👍
I like norm. He always asks very good questions to whomever he's interviewing.
I feel like Norm has listened to criticisms of his early interviews and improved considerably. Very fascinating episode. Good job folks.
loved this! so cool to see behind the scenes like that!
Fascinating process to see,love to see more of these videos,and very smart questions from the interviewer 😎
Thank you for this informative peek inside the studio.
Prototypes are still one of my biggest gripes with collector culture. Having bought very large, very expensive pieces myself there's always this anxiety about what the production paintwork is going to be like.
In the industry as it is now, multi-million pound/dollar companies like Sideshow really shouldn't be having the issue of the overseas production team having 'different paints' higher skilled people should be employed to replicate much closer to the original pitch.
One in particular was the Prime 1 Geralt statue that I initially missed out on, living in England we rarely ever get these huge, expensive polystone pieces because very few can afford or are willing to pay because of the extortionate price rise with our 20% tax on luxury items.
In the end I caved after finding one in Australia for much more than the usual retail price, with the cost of the model, extremely expensive delivery and customs and import tax on top it ended up costing me a little under £1000.
Opening it up, I was impressed and did like what I had but compared to the prototype it was worlds apart in paint application, it was overall just lighter and too 'clean' looking with some paint details that are far too bright on the Chort head base which is supposed to be a wild, dangerous, dirty monster and just looks a little cartoonish with its green details in parts.
The prototypes barely look like they justify the price tags they're asking in the UK and the production quality is absolutely unjustifiable for the price for the most part.
That said production vs prototype quality has improved over the years but as such the price has increased.
It can't afford to get higher but the quality in most cases could be pushed that little bit further for no real extra cost.
NORM YOU'RE KILLING IT MAN!!
Absolutely awesome work guys. Keep up the great work fellas
I can see the Herzog bust in the back ground! I loved Deadsnow, I've always wanted that sculpture :D
great video and informative. love it
This is absolutely incredible. I’m not even into 3-D sculpting yet I would totally want to work for you guys. Career change alert. I am definitely going to order from this company now. Damn these high prices, yet it totally looks worth it.
Aaabsolutely loved this. Great questions by norm and super interesting subject.
Simon Lee is indeed no joke! These people are mind-blowing!
Thank you!
Great interview... Getting my first sideshow statue on Monday. Yay!!!!
This is great, I would LOVE to see more about the molding process.
Flippin marvelous! Really enjoyed that.
Great to see the process...involved
I LOVED THE ENDING :) WOOT WOOT
This is amazing. If I could sculpt rather than draw, it's definitely a field I'd get into.
me too..
Zbrush ;)
Draw your sculptures :P Haha
Just do it i draw as well and tried i am trying my hand at sculpting and i have surprised myself
I would sell my soul for this talent. I am in the midst of making a cover out of sculpting foams starting from polymer and making a silicone mold for the bottom half of my prosthetic leg for shape/athetics and it is not easy. They make it look so easy.
Go ahead and learn it. You can do it!
Just keep practicing mate, sculpt and sculpt and sculpt..!! See there is probably people who wish they could sculpt as good as YOU.. we are all just at different stages of learning!!
I really like that Count Orlok back there!
These sideshow videos are fantastic guys! Thanks!
I wish I could sculpt that looks incredible. This was a great interview
The art work is amazing!
Beautiful work
love you sideshow dudes
Simon Lee is the boss. Everything that guy does is top notch and shows incredible character.
Thank you so much for this video
These are the best kind of videos
Outstanding!
What beautiful sculptures congratulations
Greetings from Ecuador..🇪🇨🖐😊
Great artwork!!!
what an awesome job. amazing
Awesome ♥️ I love Sideshow Collectables
Kinda wish you looked at the costuming process.
These guys at Sideshow rock mountains-watch all videos
LOVE IT
Now go find and interviewed who’s doing the mass producing of their prototype..
masterpiece
Great interview 🙌🏼🔥
I am an ultra-detail sculptor, this is my DREAM JOB.
Very cool stuff.... So talented!
Norman did his homework, great questions.
I started sculpting a few weeks ago! it has been a stuggle :P but gotta keep going :P
wow very creative. good work
Simon Lee, of course!
The interviewer makes me nervous waving his arms around like a mad man near the clay piece. I'm sure the guy working on it was thinking the same .... :D
his hand is far away from that thing there is no way he can touch it .
iz Zz hahaha so true
That's Chevant clay, it's so firm you'd have to punch it to make a Dent
I wish i could like this video multiple times xD
The Joker figure is especially awesome!
These guys would have great careers in 80s film effects and would do stuff in films today if it wasn't for bloody cgi.....really good they can use there talents making this stuff amazing
I would love to see the factory floor !
fantastic!!!!!
5:36 "Hello! It's me, Mario"
Herro! It's a me, Malio XD
This is AWESOME< I would love to see any of these made from scratch, I especially love the Joker at 8:16 :-D
this is so epic. i also draw and wish i did sculpting. I always loved it. lol im doing 3D printing but i still wanna learn this. alas there are no closes in South Africa...
What is the mermaid sculpture on the right in the beginning from?
Oh, yes! Now we're talking.
I never should have watched this video, now I bought one! Damn! ;)
amazing
impressive
I want to make one, does are some good skillz
This is awesome, Tested!
You know what you should try and do next? Catching some of the RPF guys working on some of their pieces, along with showing off their collection. I know those guys have day jobs and so it might be hard, but still, it would be amazing.
EDIT: I know you sort of do this from time to time, but I'd like something more in-depth.
I sorely wish they can get a tour and interview at the factory in China. I want to see how they churn out these statues, and the quality control process for the final product.
Here's one for a smaller production (Predator bust) by Akihito Ikeda! ua-cam.com/video/GF_Pb_a9sEs/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Studio_AKI
Waoo so the guys overseas are the real genues since they don’t get any guides and need to replicable all the colors which a lot of times the outer color is a mix of many different layers of God know what colors he use. Cheers to those anomymous heroes!
I wish the final mass released product has the same quality of paint apps as the prototypes
God having a like that job would be a dream come true!
5:40
ITS MARIO
so nice...
I just seen the Devil from the movie legend behind you man I would give my right arm for that sculpture
And the super man
hey sideshow do you guys ever use 3d resin printing in your production. i love your sculpts they are amazing just like the action in the comic books
8:19 :sweet dreams...
Any suggestions on the type of paint they use? Any specific brand recommended?
I want that job
Varg Vikernes... Didn't know you were in to sculpting... :D 0:43
I had no idea Mario worked in your painting department!
Awesome video, entered the contest.
Simon Lee