2012 Costume Reveal - Raptor Digitigrade Stilts
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2025
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Some early tests and information of a personal costume project. This project is on the backburner at the moment but is far from abandoned... just being approached differently than before.
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the reason your balance is off is because weight distribution is thrown forward and raptors have a tail for counterbalance
Missy Rabbit needs more wait on his chest and needs a tail or even a weight behind him
That's why we evolved to be upright.bipedal Digilegged animals need to be build like a seesaw to balance.
screw that noise you walk like general grievous
Missy Rabbit love your profile pic :3
Not really, we have neither the hips and legs, or stance of a raptor. If we could build something that gave us their leg-power, we might need a counter-balance, maybe. Canine's balance issues are mostly due to wearing stiff stilts without much practice.
these need to extend up the thigh for more leg structure and suport, also alot of shock will be traveling up the spine.
Actually that is true
They are extremely cumbersome, however the footage from the video was only after a few hours of practice on the day I got them and I just wanted to show them off as soon as possible... so most of the trouble with them was simply my inexperience at the time of filming. If you'd like to see a much better performance in stilts, check out my newer video testing out the Area 51 digilegs. These guys are quite the deadweight strapped to my legs at 15 lbs total.
It’s 2019 how’s the progress
Whait till you find out about 2020
@@willsuits4323 I come from the future, earth ends at 2021
@@shayn_davidson well that's helpful
LMAOOOOOO
@@shayn_davidson it just might..
And thus began the age of the Furries
But seriously though, nice work! They look functional, but could probably be super intimidating if you dressed up as something super scary :D
+Xzener Like a realistic dinosaur?
+Xzener her eyes are pretty scary
Courier Six wrong. Furries started many years ago. I even heard all the way from ancient Greece.
@@JinsKookieJams Jesus Christ I was THAT serious back then? Compare me now and I'm always throwing out bad jokes
Isnt this going to be really bad on your spine?
It would be no problem for my quasimodo looking spine
Who needs em
@@turtleguy123r3
Everyone does
So we can actually bend down to grab, swim, run quicker (believe it or not)
Slvrr Gld r/woooosh
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I am pretty sure i would've known when r/woooosh was famous
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I'd love to see the current progress of this project; even if there isn't that much of a difference.
"Will be made in 2012 end"
Well.......its 2017, did u made it?
Actually this may be a lot of work, so I understand if u didn't make it yet
Its 2019 noe
Actully its,"did u make it?" Get ur grammer right aleast.
It’s 2019 T-T
@@tobytickscreations9146 ur grandmer is wrog nott op 😤😤😤
@@Likiita calm down i was just jokeing, i was being a smart alick
you seriously need to make a tutorial video of how you made those legs of yours cause really awsome 😁
She didn't make them
they came from a website called area 51.
Shiggu SHE?
Have you ever considered using/adding leaf springs like those used on jumping stilts for leverage or jumping power? It may prove a lot easier to walk with that kind of support.
I can't find videos of Theod finished! I am so curious of how he turned out after watching this!
So glad to have found you, great to know you are out there. Totally commend you on the process of creation and realizing that starting over is sometimes the best way. I'm inspired by your creations.
You have no idea |D
Day 1 was... omg. It kinda got my hopes up for awhile because I was such a wimp and couldn't even stand for more than 10 seconds and fell over a few times. I felt like I wouldn't be able to adequately use them in a costume at all! I'm happy to say now that my optimism is back and I will indeed master these stilts! I've got 6 months to do so- go go go!
aesthetic wise it might be good for costumes and designs, but not really very comfortable for long durations from what it appears as.
OMG this is amazing! it's wonderful to see how your skills improved over the years! this is going to be a real challenge, and i can't wait to see it when it's done!!
Nice to see you grow with your designs, every time more complex and better looking, keep the good work!.
P.D.: If you want to add electromechanical features or any kind of electronics i'm glad to assist in you or pointing in the right direction.
This is going to be so awesome! Can't wait to see it's entirety!
Thank you! I've been looking forward to doing an original character for quite some time now. Your speculations for many of the costumes' features may indeed be correct, but you'll just have to wait and see!
Digitigrade stilts definitely open up a lot of new creature costume opportunities :)
I'm glad you've gone through and watched all beginner creature costumes videos, that should definitely help you get started :)
As for extra tips, I am not sure what kind of tips you are looking for as I have no idea what your costume designs look like or current plans for going about building them. If you have a specific question, I will try my best to answer it though
Haha right? I wanted to test its limits early on so we can tackle any problems that come up early. Still beautiful work and I appreciate all your effort! Thank you so much again Gir!
I hope all goes well in your endeavors! It certainly is one of a kind and it's sure going to turn heads!
I have not, in fact... I'm starting completely over |D I wasn't happy with the head sculpt and then the slits ended up breaking so it's back to the drawing board. But I am far from abandoning this project! Just on the backburner until some kinks are worked out.
Omg! I'm not the only one with an advanced Alien character which strongly resembles raptors? Awesome!! Whenever you get to finish this, hit me up, we can do photoshoots!!
this is going to be so badass, i cant wait to see later progress
(Poly)urathanie high density foam. It's an open cell foam that's used in couch and chair cushions.
Monoyasha is no longer selling raptor head blanks, but her velociraptor serves as much inspiration and her personal help will still be involved with bringing this costume to life. I am very much indebted to her for creating such awesomeness that showed me that my own was also possible... and I did have the opportunity to get my hands on examining one of her raptor blanks that a friend of mine had purchased.
Therefore I will be instead sculpting my own to match Theod's size and proportions.
I knew who it was gonna be right off the bat. I can't wait to see this one finished! This is going to be such a gem! :D
Great googa mooga, I need those digitigrade stilts. They're glorious.
I must say this is SUPER EPIC, can't wait to see more of theod. love all of your work.
It’s 2021 what dose it look like now?
He dose look badass
Wow that is awesome Riley that is an excellent costume great job. I will be at the broadcast tomorrow to see you work on it I can 't wait to see it when it is finished
Sweet! I can't wait to see how he turns out! Those stilts look fantastic...and difficult to walk in. XD Also can't wait to see how you do the elongated neck.
He's gonna look so freakin' awesome when he's done.
I have a digitigrade elf oc and this video is PERFECT for helping with poses, thank you for this!
Thank you so much for your compliments! I really appreciate you taking a look at my work fellow stilt-walker ;)
Awesomes! I totally called it once you said digi-stilts!
I can't wait to see the progress and the finished product!!
THIS IS WHAT I WANT FOR MY FURSUIT
Did u make it? Its 2017 now ;_; i must seeee
I like the fact that you can stand still in these stilts, spring boots have that annoying tendency to be unstable if you're not braced against something. How do these feel for extended periods of wearing them?
Very cool. I've always wanted to try stilts like that and you're gonna make it work into a badass costume.
Awesome! Thanks for the comments and see you there Doom! :3
Are you still working on Theod the Raptor? I think all of us would love to see an update video!
my wis has come true! WE GET TO SEE THEOD!!! I hope it'll be done to the best of your expectation Riley >w< Good luck!
super awesome! ;D (its also a great inspiration seeing your progress over the years in the intro ^_^)
The only thing that was going through my mind: "Covenant."
Ah yes, I definitely plan to air some build sessions over Livestream and would like to keep you guys more updated as I reach milestones. Thank you for your comments!
Have you seen The Labyrinth by Guillermo Del Toro? The Faun has similar legs, not sure if it's CGI or stilts like these. Interesting all the same.
hope you'll be able to see where you're walking without dying with whatever crazy head gear you'll be wearing in the end piece.
Try using spring steel for the 'foot' to give the legs some flex.
Have you tried making it a bit more like walking up right to some degree, but adding the stand you stand on fit to keep the angle ?
I would love to use the legs in a future robot-inspired costume! You can most likely plan on me doing so in the future. However as an animation major and this being a portfolio piece, I wanted to explore an organic character this time around. The character also has a set of armor I'm looking to one day upgrade him to and therefore will appear much more cyborg/sci-fi like.
Also the raptor isn't furry, it will be made from velour and airbrushed to give the look of scales.
Man i can't wait to see what this is going to end up looking like. I've been meaning to start trying to make a fursuit but i end up putting it off time and time again, also money, money helps everything. Especially when one need materials.
They are a bit tricky. More tiring than anything, but I've got a lot of time to practice!
First of all I want to clarify that did not make these- they were commissioned from a friend with some bike building experience and access to a welder, not a professional prop maker or engineer, so I had no hand in the actual construction to ensure they would be durable and safe to use. It was a costly mistake but it can't be helped; now I'm approaching the production of a new pair much smarter. I am unsure by what you mean when you mention to "make them straight", perhaps you can clarify?
Amazing! I can't wait for the livestreams!
Indeed indeed! And I might make use of your help, never know what will come up. And at the very least I could use more entertainment on my Livestreams XD Thanks so much for your comments!
Yes, having a neck extension is also something new for me that will effect both my perception and performance- should be interesting! Thanks for your comments!
What if you did this with the springs of jumping stilts instead of one rigid support? Maybe modify jumping stilts so the foot plate is adjustable enough you get this type effect. Might end up being easier to walk around in with the recoil the spring would give.
They look great. The force your legs into the right position to fit the character's bone structure. However, it looks really strenuous to walk in from an objective point of view. Do the stilts counter balance the extra weight on your legs from being in a semi-crouch position? I would think it'd be like walking around on your tip-toes while hunched over.
OMG YES! THEOD!
That's gonna look super terrifying and AWESOME when finished :)
I live in Colorado. I have been looking to attend AC for years now, it's top of my list for a long-distance trip but it would be extremely difficult for me to get out there with Theod. I would love to meet other dinos, there simply aren't enough of them in existence!
Hey, CanineHybrid! I would just like to say that I love watching your videos!
Keep making them! ;D
It is 2020. So please tell us the progress.
oh I've definitely fallen and tripped a few times, it'll just take a lot of practice to become fluid using the stilts. I've got 6 months to practice!
Awesomeness!!
Nice to see you create a character that's totally your own. Looks complicated with all the electronics inside. I suppose the head kan move and open its mouth and the eyes have lights or something?
Good luck with this project!
...I want stilts like that too, so I could go play a faun :D...
Amazing to see how such a creature would walk on different types of ground. :)
I'm enormously impressed, both by the stilts themselves and by your skill at walking in them! How much practice did that take?
That actually looks really cool. I bet it would be awesome for some mech type suit or something.
Do your weight calculations include the bullet proof shielding you'll need to wear? I mean there are alot of crazies out there!
This is perfect for what I have planed where can I get a pair of them
They look somewhat cumbersome, though I've thought about making some from a shockingly similar design. Are they heavy at all? You seemed to have a bit of trouble, having to move your top half rather a lot to give them momentum.
It's 2020 how the progress
Oooooh looks like an interesting project. Though i would have to make them more raptor like with a 3 shock system so your stabalized more in the back and have more speed and stability running.... maybe a couple resistance limiters to keep the user from getting tripped up. I wonder how far i could take something like this in my machining class...
Are there any how-to guides on how to make these stilts? I've been looking into them because I am going to make a digitigrade stilt costume for 2013. After several videos and researching different ways to make them, your stilts seem to look the sturdiest ^___^
This is awesome! ^^ Can't wait to see the finished thing!
This park is found in Colorado Springs
dude those stilts are sick!!
I bet they wore you out the first time wearing them XD
wow, riley! this is epic! can't wait until you're finished - it will look even more awesome in person!~♥ by the way, any tips on how to make a grass dragon quad? i'm going to a renaissance fair in may and for my first quadsuit i think it's going to be cool!
THIS IS EPIC! Will use this for our Mecha cosplay thanks!
That's mostly because my legs/feet were not properly secured in the stilts, we are modifying the straps now.
I always love videos with stilts like these.
Personally what I want to do myself is make a Minotaur costume. I'm a big guy who loves freedom of movement, so the idea of wearing very long stilts like that doesn't sit well with me (mostly because I'm afraid I'd break them), but thankfully minotaurs are tough, broad, and brawny, so smaller stilts that are tougher shouldn't be too hard for a guy like me to wear.
I hope this costume got completed. ^^
Can't wait to see it! Ps what state do u live in? Cause I have a Dino costume that I want to " meet " another Dino. And r u going to go to ac with it? Cuz 1 year I'm planning on bringing mine. :)
Are they comfortable for LARP?
Because I'm a huge fan of LARP and I want to improve my satyr costume
Those stilts would be awesome for a demon costume. Good work!
Unfortunately he will not be done in time for Denver Comic Con... that was the original plan, but the stilt production held me up until now so it's a little later start than I'd like and won't be a realistic deadline. Next year he'll be there for sure! For now, expect either Shadow Lugia or Groudon to be hanging out.
Can they go through water? or would that mess them up?
urm..... did you make this or was it cancelled?
Zunny D Im starlord
That looks so cool! And well done being able to actually walk and even run in them. o:
Also, the "raptor-like alien thing from spaaaace" made me burst out laughing.
Every fursuit maker’s dreams
Hey, my friend and I are attempting to make Snivy (Me) and Piplup (Friend) costumes for Halloween - We started early because this will take a long time seeing as it is our first time. Do you have any tips on, well anything. Probably on the hardest things that will need to be done - we have watched all of your "Creating Creature Costumes" from part 1 - part 6 but ca you give us a few extra tips? Thanks!
Haha, ok, I'll wait and see ;)
I've taken a look at the Area 51 site, omg, I want a pair of those stilts! Better safe up. :P
Good luck with this project!
Riley I knew it!!!! THEOD!!!!!! very cool I knew wen I seen the stilts. Now im even more pumped, cant wait for the Streaming, I will be watching you o.o.
Shoot, I used the wrong account again...
Anyway, I'm sure I'll see you eventually somewhere, and I'd love to see one of your panels, too.
I've only made one fursuit so far, but once I get to more complicated stuff I'm probably going to be bugging you like crazy. I'm planning some of those costumes where the amount of foam alone makes you eleven times bigger (Sandslash, for instance). By the way, what type of foam DO you use...? How stiff/flexible is it?
Duuuuuuude~! Thats going to be so amazing!
Tell me you're going to use Monoyasha's raptor head bases! She sells those right?
If she doesn't you should totally convince her to ;) Haha
Either way good luck and can't wait to see this unfold!
Dawww, well I do indeed hope to hit up a lot more cons in the near future. Any you're looking to attend? I'll happily shake your paw!
can you guys make a DIY guide on how to build these?
AWESOME
Where the hello is the " finished cosplay " ?
Well Leafeon was my fave but man this one looks like it’s going to be oh so very awesome.
Getting the tail so it doesn’t become a hassle I imagine would be the hardest part.
Dude, this looks AWESOME!!!!