Wētā Workshop’s Miniatures for Blade Runner 2049

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  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 12 днів тому +118

    Nothing beats practical. It stands the test of time.

    • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
      @user-vc5rp7nf8f 12 днів тому +4

      yeah. it's why jurassic park still looks so good

    • @GoergeSkiller
      @GoergeSkiller 12 днів тому +1

      Thats why marvel movies look so amazing

    • @liamprincetech
      @liamprincetech 11 днів тому +3

      @@GoergeSkiller ...They don't, but anyways...

    • @liamprincetech
      @liamprincetech 11 днів тому +3

      @@user-vc5rp7nf8f The use of CGI was very measured - a lot of the dinosaur effects are animatronic especially when there's close up visuals needed. You'll notice a lot of the CGI was made to look "hazy" or cast in shadows / night time to reduce the uncanny valley - plus we're seeing things nobody has seen so the impact of the "falseness" of CGI was reduced. Spielberg knew what he was doing.

    • @IllusionSector
      @IllusionSector 10 днів тому

      @@user-vc5rp7nf8f Oh, here we go again, you guys.

  • @Nocturnal2010
    @Nocturnal2010 13 днів тому +44

    I think the miniatures is what gave it the same vibe as the original. I don't see how CGI could've pulled that off. Great job 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @ghosttownsentinel5288
      @ghosttownsentinel5288 13 днів тому +4

      I personally love miniatures and filming with real film, not with video cameras, but CGI would have pulled this off just fine, if not better. It has become fashion to poo poo on CGI work these days just for effect (no pun).

    • @Nocturnal2010
      @Nocturnal2010 13 днів тому

      @ghosttownsentinel5288 I like CGI too. Theres just certain old movies I used to watch on vhs on that old gritty film lol

    • @plebevolante
      @plebevolante 13 днів тому +1

      @@ghosttownsentinel5288 The Movie Rabbit Hole has made a fantastic four part series about this trend and how Hollywood lies about not using CGI to pander to the "CGI=bad" crowd.

  • @BreathingAir
    @BreathingAir 14 днів тому +73

    You wouldn't want to slip or stumble while working on those sets, Game Over Man.

  • @donivanpotter2762
    @donivanpotter2762 13 днів тому +59

    I'm glad actual models are still being used. CGI is great when done properly but many CGI companies take shortcuts or bid low for projects and the creative work suffers.
    I love making stuff by hand. I love traditional art as well as 3D modeling. Also loved making swords and doing word carvings. I still draw and scratch build. It's been a long time since I touched Maya, Zbrush 3D max. My health got bad. Had a heart attack and then emergency open heart surgery followed by months of being unconscious. Having to relearn how to use things and how things work. Just struggling to stay alive is a full time job.
    I don't see replies but thank you for sharing. I love seeing others love the things I do. Enjoy your work. To me I was getting paid to do what I would have done for free. Not many can enjoy work and make a living at it both.

    • @adrianbruch9530
      @adrianbruch9530 9 днів тому

      speedy recovery.I draw with ink everyday as well as make stuff on my computer. For mind fun I write backwards on birthday cards.

  • @Norman_Peterson
    @Norman_Peterson 14 днів тому +47

    It's not just the technical work, the modeling, that's impressive. It's impressive how this work is also consistent with the idea of ​​a futuristic dystopian, and how this follows the idea of ​​Blade Runner.
    It's simply perfect.
    I think that those who do this job are lucky. They are not lucky to work there, because it is about skills not luck. They are lucky to have understood in time that they wanted to do that job. It is a fantastic job.

    • @MeltedBrain777
      @MeltedBrain777 14 днів тому +2

      They did great work on 2049, no doubt. But why did 1982 Blade Runner's cityscapes look so much better and tangible? I think it's because the 1982 team knew they could not "enhance it in post" with CGI, so they had to triple their efforts to make it all look great in camera. For my money, the 1982 FX outshine the 2049 FXs by a wide margin. Just imho.

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious 14 днів тому +2

      Yet it made no difference becasue 99% of the audience just sees it as normal CG. Complete waste of time and materials. I don't think miniatures has place in movie making anymore unless you don't have the skill or budget for VFX.

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious 14 днів тому +4

      @@MeltedBrain777 Consider that modern cameras can see far more detail and have very different color science, which is why raw miniatures with some nice lighting do not look good in camera anymore. Old movies that do, are becasue of the technology of the time, and lack of noticable details.
      It's why only blurry videos and pictures of flying things are considering "UFOs", while a clear picture would make it easy to identify the object in question.

  • @JuyongJeon
    @JuyongJeon 15 днів тому +33

    This is actually PHENOMENAL, genuinely amazing

  • @landonewts
    @landonewts 5 днів тому

    I love everything about this. Weta is legendary.

  • @Turb0button
    @Turb0button 13 днів тому +6

    The blend of vfx and miniature work is mind blowing! Almost impossible to spot it’s implemented so perfectly

  • @CreativeKeyman
    @CreativeKeyman 14 днів тому +7

    They knocked it out of the park and the ball is still going 8 years later.

  • @davidlittle7418
    @davidlittle7418 5 днів тому

    Well one of my favourite movies, just on the strength of the visuals alone, the guy at the end nailed it by calling the whole thing eye candy, but I would add top shelf quality believable eye candy, that effortlessly transports you to another time & place, with zero jarring of your suspension of disbelief. Awesome work by everyone involved.

  • @filmsbydiek7316
    @filmsbydiek7316 13 днів тому +9

    Bravo team! BR2049 is destined to be a classic and is one of the finest sequels of all time, in no small part to the level of detailed world building. Thank you!

  • @apathtrampledbydeer8446
    @apathtrampledbydeer8446 14 днів тому +42

    2049 is a great sequel that really captured and expanded the world of Bladerunner.
    Weta always does an impressive job bringing the worlds to life.

  • @DavidRaderII
    @DavidRaderII 13 днів тому +2

    "once people learned there were miniatures, they went oh my God of course!" ... Exactly what I did when I saw this! AMAZING WORK!!! !!!

  • @PeterRichardsandYoureNot
    @PeterRichardsandYoureNot 13 днів тому +3

    The side of the building that has the rusty water channel coming down with glistening wetness….THAT IS AN AMAZING PIECE. It literally looks like something you could move into.

  • @petermot645
    @petermot645 13 днів тому +1

    The outdoor scenes in this entire movie were marvelous bravo to the whole Weta team !

  • @MrCarpen7er
    @MrCarpen7er 4 дні тому

    Old school beauty ! Love it !

  •  12 днів тому +2

    Stunning... I work in the creative industry, so no how cool it is to see your work being seen and enjoyed by other people.

  • @IBreakItDownI
    @IBreakItDownI 12 днів тому +1

    I think this is the first time I've seen a video like this where the pros are using Rhino. My proficiency in that software via architecture school finally feels validated!

  • @TheKitchenTechnician
    @TheKitchenTechnician 13 днів тому +3

    Still way better than foggy mushy looking CGI. Fabulous!

  • @CrowdedTrousers
    @CrowdedTrousers 15 днів тому +125

    Right now, Villeneuve is the safest pair of hands we have. When he teams up with Weta it was always going to be something very special indeed.

    • @terrydactyl2077
      @terrydactyl2077 14 днів тому +11

      Honestly I thought most of the buildings were really great cgi. No wonder things looked so well and lived in.

    • @ricksterk7014
      @ricksterk7014 10 днів тому

      You are talking shite

  • @mattszybiak4496
    @mattszybiak4496 14 днів тому +9

    God I love you Weta, you’re the reason I do 40k and miniature stuff

  • @rastanz
    @rastanz 11 днів тому +2

    Love miniatures, love building model kits. Fantastic work!

  • @Nerdforge
    @Nerdforge 13 днів тому +1

    This is incredibly cool

  • @eduardwalhout1740
    @eduardwalhout1740 10 днів тому

    amazing. watching that movie again on the projector tonight.

  • @DanielS2001
    @DanielS2001 15 днів тому +19

    Sometimes, there’s no school like old school. The fact is that practical effects like model miniatures still have their uses, and with advancements in film technology, it’s actually quite easier build and film, and can look better than how they were before too.

    • @SomeStaleBread
      @SomeStaleBread 15 днів тому +2

      Another fantastic example of this is the crab from Skeleton Crew. It's stop motion and looks incredible

  • @emilybowman6415
    @emilybowman6415 11 днів тому +1

    This is so fun to watch. Is there a long-form version of this anywhere? I would love to just zone out to watching them build and decorate these over time.

  • @stampscapes
    @stampscapes 13 днів тому +1

    Fantastic work. There was a lot to live up to with this sequel and it did that and more.

  • @rimbaud0000
    @rimbaud0000 13 днів тому +4

    Such a great looking film. Well done all 🫡

  • @Mogry51
    @Mogry51 12 днів тому

    I"ll be honest... I had no idea! I thought for the longest time that everything in that Sequence was CG. That is amazing !

  • @hoilst265
    @hoilst265 15 днів тому +83

    I love how they got a Weta T-shirt straight out of the packet and slapped it on Jake just before the filming. That's the sort of detail you only get with Weta.

    • @smkslpsd
      @smkslpsd 13 днів тому +2

      ok

    • @Pugggle
      @Pugggle 13 днів тому

      🤷‍♀️

    • @mfbobyle6771
      @mfbobyle6771 13 днів тому +1

      He might of had a tshirt on that could mess with copyright.

  • @joshcarter-com
    @joshcarter-com 12 днів тому +2

    It’s interesting to see them design on computer, use those models for previs and manufacturing, then they go full hands-on detailing and weathering, then these shots go right back into the computers with VFX overlays. It’s not practical vs. computer, it’s both from start to finish.

  • @mochachaiguy
    @mochachaiguy 12 днів тому

    Gorgeous work!!!!

  • @flat4-
    @flat4- 13 днів тому +4

    Epic, I hope to visit the Weta Workshop someday....

  • @xx_kuus_xx
    @xx_kuus_xx 13 днів тому +2

    really hope all practical effect stuff like minis and maybe stuff like puppets keep on existing in the future alongside cg

  • @mg4mg281
    @mg4mg281 12 днів тому +1

    Was für eine Schöne Arbeit - ^^

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 14 днів тому +3

    The work is fantastic and it how movies should look if they want realistic buildings. Even the star wars prequels used fantastic miniatures.

  • @Joelmonterrey
    @Joelmonterrey 12 днів тому

    Oh that's why it all looked so good!

  • @BasedBidoof
    @BasedBidoof 12 днів тому

    hell yeah, love miniatures

  • @stardude2006
    @stardude2006 4 дні тому +1

    Very Cool ! 😊💜

  • @ianferguson3543
    @ianferguson3543 11 днів тому

    what a great job to have.

  • @ml1125x
    @ml1125x 12 днів тому

    Damn I didn't even realize these were miniatures... Time to rewatch again.

  • @Glowbox3D
    @Glowbox3D 12 днів тому

    Gorgeous work here. Such fun.

  • @vr4ever645
    @vr4ever645 14 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love every aspect of this and am glad that they still build miniatures since I believe in the magic!

  • @happilyham6769
    @happilyham6769 12 днів тому

    One of my favourite movies, I actually think it's better than the first film.

  • @zizzonedibattipaglia6247
    @zizzonedibattipaglia6247 14 днів тому

    What an incredible journey for these amazing creators

  • @createinside4613
    @createinside4613 13 днів тому

    it's so cool that analogue seems to be better in some cases. i hope it'll never change!

  • @kevinhardy8997
    @kevinhardy8997 13 днів тому

    Looks great😀

  • @Search4TruthReality
    @Search4TruthReality 13 днів тому

    Love the story...love the performances...love the eye-candy!

  • @thiagoaurelio5761
    @thiagoaurelio5761 День тому

    Amazing stuff!

  • @IAMMASKARADE
    @IAMMASKARADE 13 днів тому +1

    WETA IS 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

  • @nsjx
    @nsjx 13 днів тому

    Excellent doc. Thanks a lot. Great work 🫡

  • @chrfhzrh
    @chrfhzrh 5 днів тому +1

    Very good

  • @BadEnergyJohn
    @BadEnergyJohn 11 днів тому

    Great work! I shall watch the movie agin.

  • @R-SXX
    @R-SXX 13 днів тому +1

    Best Warhammer 40k playing field

  • @hassansiddiqui8231
    @hassansiddiqui8231 13 днів тому

    Wow. Amazing job!

  • @GoalOrientedLifting
    @GoalOrientedLifting 13 днів тому

    this movie is the prettiest movies ive ever seen.

  • @CJ.S-v3y
    @CJ.S-v3y 13 днів тому

    Your little part went a long way because when I reconsider Blade Runner 2049 in my head I think of this exact shot. It more or less is the opening scene in my memory to the film.

  • @SurfaceDweller
    @SurfaceDweller 13 днів тому

    Miniatures are cool

  • @diogocatalano9557
    @diogocatalano9557 11 днів тому

    i love this physical models. That´s the way.

  • @BradPham
    @BradPham 13 днів тому +1

    Dear Santa, next Christmas could you please reach out to Denis Villeneuve & Roger Deakins to ask for an open matte 4K UHD disc release of Blade Runner 2049? We need to see more of this magic. Thematically, it also makes our protagonists crucial but ever so tiny cogs in a massive post-earthbound existence.
    I promise I'll be nice this year.

  • @37Kilo2
    @37Kilo2 13 днів тому

    Love this movie. Just watched it again last night. It's great to see miniatures still being used in film. I'm not against CGI, I just love to see old techniques still being used. Unfortunately, I think it's a dying industry.

  • @elcasho
    @elcasho 16 днів тому +2

    Talented people!

  • @zowon1
    @zowon1 11 днів тому

    Amazing craftmanship and art! I do hope that they were able to save some of the more important buildings. Perhaps donated to Sci-Fi museums around the world?

  • @adriantristan764
    @adriantristan764 12 днів тому

    AMAZING!!! WOW!!!

  • @samaBR333
    @samaBR333 13 днів тому

    brilliant work.

  • @DrawnInk1
    @DrawnInk1 12 днів тому

    Amazing

  • @JakubPiotr84
    @JakubPiotr84 12 днів тому

    Coś pięknego ❤️

  • @Jiggy-inc-productions
    @Jiggy-inc-productions 13 днів тому

    looks amazing! I'd probably ask them to do less detailed work if it won't be so visible onscreen, like it was - nighttime, foggy/rainy, etc.

  • @FosterZygote
    @FosterZygote 12 днів тому

    I don't know if it will happen, but I REALLY hope Villeneuve does 'Rendezvous With Rama'. The visuals in that story would be amazing.

  • @allyp7
    @allyp7 14 днів тому

    absolutely amazing, well done!

  • @InnerHacking
    @InnerHacking 11 днів тому

    This is awesome

  • @marcinha1973
    @marcinha1973 12 днів тому

    Imagine having a job like this

    • @Xiefux
      @Xiefux 12 днів тому

      i'd be so embarrassed.💀💀

  • @synterlu
    @synterlu 15 днів тому +3

    Damn, imagine a massive miniature wargame being played on this.

  • @enensis
    @enensis 12 днів тому

    love this

  • @hillfortherstudios2757
    @hillfortherstudios2757 13 днів тому

    So cool!

  • @laurentpastorelli1354
    @laurentpastorelli1354 17 днів тому +1

    amazing craft!

  • @Applecompuser
    @Applecompuser 12 днів тому

    First movie a gem. This film was aweful.

  • @VesuviusAntaria
    @VesuviusAntaria 14 днів тому +2

    In my opinion it doesn't matter if it's made with CGI or miniatures. As long as it's worked with love. Just like the question what is better an oil painting or a watercolor painting. I always admire the creativity of people.

  • @nikyt36
    @nikyt36 13 днів тому

    Movie magic ❤

  • @user-et2fj8xm5l
    @user-et2fj8xm5l 7 днів тому

    Too cool

  • @made_by_chris
    @made_by_chris 14 днів тому

    I love this!

  • @PeterRichardsandYoureNot
    @PeterRichardsandYoureNot 13 днів тому

    Only thing I would have done different on the facade pieces is to put a “window cutout” filler on the back with some semi opaque material so that the buildings behind them got spill over light.

  • @stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369
    @stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 13 днів тому +1

    very cool

  • @acrophobe
    @acrophobe 2 дні тому

    still waiting for the day 2049 gets recognized as a masterpiece

  • @navigatorstrato7232
    @navigatorstrato7232 13 днів тому

    非常好视频,爱来爱中国

  • @ned_mograph5957
    @ned_mograph5957 15 днів тому +1

    Super cool

  • @tylerpixel
    @tylerpixel 15 днів тому +1

    I know Jake, he's awesome, he made a concept 3D printed arm cast way back.

  • @toi_techno
    @toi_techno 12 днів тому

    Cool

  • @ZDepth_VFX
    @ZDepth_VFX 14 днів тому +6

    Such a pity all the detail was lost with the over-the-top fog effects

  • @frikandelkroket9335
    @frikandelkroket9335 9 днів тому

    Better than CGI..

  • @VNDM-MUSIC
    @VNDM-MUSIC 14 днів тому

    awesome

  • @SpawnViper
    @SpawnViper 13 днів тому

    Damn i need this for tabeltop XD

  • @kaspo88
    @kaspo88 13 днів тому

    What's the music playing in background, sounds amazing

  • @contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint
    @contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint 13 днів тому

    i wouldn’t have been surprised if weta were actually pouring some sort of nano concrete to make those mini buildings

  • @closer2theheart684
    @closer2theheart684 12 днів тому

    You just can't top using real miniatures and models. There's such a magic to it, that cannot be replicated with computers.

  • @doric_historic
    @doric_historic 11 днів тому

    Wonder what the cost variable would be doing the shot via minatures / cgi or all cgi?

  • @allanpennington
    @allanpennington 13 днів тому

    At 0:46 what software was used to model buildings in 3D

  • @slctd_chrctr
    @slctd_chrctr 4 дні тому

    Didn't know these were miniatures, amazing work, too bad the thumbnail and subscribe button are ruining the final shot 4:24

  • @WheeledHamster
    @WheeledHamster 13 днів тому

    Those parallax rooms are straight from Marvel's Spider Man.

  • @Cooper3312000
    @Cooper3312000 3 дні тому

    Thankfully they took the time and the money, sometimes vfx isn't the best way.