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A short film made only from still photos.

Not really a short film... it was a test but I liked it, so I spent a few more hours (ok, a lot of hours!) to finish it...

It was made by editing in Final Cut pro a series of still photos of the actor I took with a Nikon D70s.
I used a lot of hand made paint textures, drops, ink brushed lines, etc. I also used some old stone wall textures.
I composed every shot in Photoshop splitting footage in layers, drawing and pasting things like a kind of "collage" or patchwork.
Later, I made a 3d composition in After Effects.
Every layer was internally animated independently and later composed in a 3d environment in which I put lights and DoF (depth of field).
The music and sound effects were made with Soundtrack and Apple loops.

By the way, thanks for the comments!
This site is really well done! Congrats to the staff!!!!!

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  • 16:9 2 years ago
    This is awesome
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  • Blake Whitman staff 2 years ago
    Very well done.

    Can you please explain a bit what you used and how you did this so everyone who is about to watch this can get an idea. i'm sure people will want to know.
  • Remyyy plus 2 years ago
    Totally second that !
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    Hi!, thanks a lot!.
    I put some words about the process in the description box.. ;-)
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  • Ian Lucero plus 2 years ago
    Yes yes please share your process!

    This is great.

    I am confused how the snow part near the beginning was made if this was done from still photos.

    Did you use Soundtrack Pro for the music or at least loops from STP?
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    You´re right. I used Soundtrack Pro clips. ;-)
    The snow part is the only filmed footage I used in the coposition. I think it creates a good illusion of movement mixed with the stop motion style.
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  • Remi Noëll plus 2 years ago
    It looks good and I really love the idea.
    (good compositing by the way!)
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    Thanks!
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  • -- L A X -- 2 years ago
    DON'T SHARE YOUR PROCESS!!!!! :)

    A magician will never tell you how to do a trick... this is the same for stopmo movies i think...


    this is good work dude !
  • keith 2 years ago
    Good point. I'm always on the fence about that one. But once someone asks you seem like a tool if you ignore the question.
  • Remi Noëll plus 2 years ago
    Aren't we here to share?
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    in fact there are no trick... is just put one frame next to the other! haha..
    believe me that I understand what you said LAX.... but if you think about it.. Is like in drawing. The tools are a pencil and a sheet of paper. I think, the key is the way you use them.
  • -- L A X -- 2 years ago
    i know how to animate still pictures ;)
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  • matttieee 2 years ago
    i love it!
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    Thanks!! Matttieee (wow how many ttt and eee!!!)
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  • Jonathan Marcus 2 years ago
    Holy Jesus. That just blew my mind. I bet thats how the internet was created.
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  • eric cwiertny 2 years ago
    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

    Everything about it was great, the visuals...the music--the music was perfect...so nicely done.

    Congratulations on a great video!
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  • Rafano 2 years ago
    :)
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  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    I LOVE THE SITE AND THIS COMUNITY, REALLY CREATIVE PEOPLE!.

    thanks for the comments!

    I put some words about the process in the description box below the video.
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  • Aiden Pyne 2 years ago
    Really good man.
    i wish i could do something as awesome and creative like this.
    Kudos to you.
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    Thanks Aiden!!!
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  • Chad Pugh 2 years ago
    I think it's very clever that you keep framing elements always in place (such as the black photograph vignette that is constantly around the main content or the window frames). It reminds me of the photographic process in that the viewer has a sense of control of composition over what one sees through these frames that you've placed throughout. Better though, is when the hands of god break through these frames to inspire the character held within them.

    good work.
  • Carlos Lascano plus 2 years ago
    There´s a beatifull use of force framing or cropping images on a Michel Gondry´s Video.... (I dont remenber the name of the video now) In wich he moves the camera (a sequence shot) along a set and go framing the shots to tell the story... is awesome!
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  • keith 2 years ago
    This is some quality work! Great job!
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  • focusmatic 2 years ago
    wow!
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  • Fabio Giolito 2 years ago
    this is awesome! and really professional!!!
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  • bernardo casali 2 years ago
    It´s great!!! The actor is very good and expressive..... I´d like his autograph....
    Good bay my friend.
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  • Emmanuel Tenenbaum plus 2 years ago
    congratulations...

    it's really amazing! the visuals are exceptionnals... very good job!

    (con tu autorizacion lo colgo en mi channel...)
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  • Joe Worters 2 years ago
    This is amazing. Great work!!
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  • zinco ninco 2 years ago
    beautiful.
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  • Andrea Allen staff 2 years ago
    Phenomenal! Thank you so much for uploading this to vimeo.
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  • Caroline Martin 2 years ago
    Simply beautiful! I love the music! Thank you so much!
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  • achilles3 2 years ago
    WOW! Wicked inspirational!
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  • HotSnoow 2 years ago
    Perfect!tottaly perfect. maybee only things i didnt like it was butterflys on the end... i dont now why... maybe becaus od colors..... but all video is Perfect!
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  • Madhatter 2 years ago
    i really enjoyed this!
    love the visual style you've got going and the lighting and composition of each shot, brillant!
    loved the way you mixed stop frame with film as well, that was really interesting!
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  • The Baumer 2 years ago
    what can i say that hasn't been said already

    outstanding
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  • Pirata718 2 years ago
    wow. just wow. brilliant. i loved it. :D
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  • Está fenomenal!!. Me encantó, desde el ámbito técnico al artístico, es perfecto. Gracias por compartirlo.
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  • Nicole Malem 2 years ago
    Stunning. Must have taken absolutely ages but so so worth it.

    :-)
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  • Paul Davis plus 2 years ago
    I agree with LAX. One of the first things I promised myself when I started learning card tricks was NOT to tell anyone how I do it.

    I wanted to know how you created this film, but sometimes NOT knowing is the greatest mystery and makes anyone want to achieve that goal.

    Thanks for uploading this beautiful piece.
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  • ash H 2 years ago
    this is great! thanks for explaining the 'trick', too.

    I also believe that it's not so much having the tools but having the talent. thanks for sharing!
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  • toogeza.com 2 years ago
    very nice
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  • theLAB 2 years ago
    I am without a doubt inspired!
    Thank you! Superb!
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  • Nick N 2 years ago
    unreal, absolutely brilliant
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  • leslie 2 years ago
    absolutely stunning.
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  • La Nube Cruda 2 years ago
    muy buen laburo artistico saludos .
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  • Capucha plus 2 years ago
    I read all the comments before watching the video and I was expecting something awesome. But it was ever better than that !! WOW !!!! Congratulations, you are truly talented.
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  • Chael Rosenberger 2 years ago
    Bueno!
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  • Jordan Beck 2 years ago
    WOW

    Amazing job.
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  • Chrissie 2 years ago
    Great work! Love it. I am really impressed with your work and style.
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  • Eglair Quicolli 2 years ago
    great spent hours ....i loved all textures.
    i wish learn about this techniques....
    lovely job!
    :)
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  • Regivar 2 years ago
    This video is gorgeous! Many compliments!
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  • liquid06 2 years ago
    Beautiful! I love the sense of texture in this piece.
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  • Mark Rigler 2 years ago
    cool
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  • Martijn Doornenbal 2 years ago
    very cool and original piece of work!
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  • Greg Wallis 2 years ago
    Brilliantly done, you must have enormous patience.
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  • Dany Lizotte 2 years ago
    un plaisir pour les yeux ... merci d'être aussi fantastique et bravo pour cette imagination débordante ! J'adore !
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  • Will Santos plus 1 year ago
    Amazing! How much time did it take to put this video together? It looks like it took years with all the detail. Thank you for sharing!
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  • Abel Montero 1 year ago
    Abosulutamente genial. Eres un maestro tio!
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  • Frederic Vercammen plus 1 year ago
    Brilliant video man !
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  • Pol Fuentes 1 year ago
    He descubierto hoy el video y lo he mirado unas cuantas veces.

    me encanta la atmosfera que crea.
    Ojalá supiera como hacer algo tan bonito.

    Pol
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  • trompicho plus 1 year ago
    Da gusto ver trabajos también realizados. Gracias por colgarlos en Vimeo.
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  • Wolfgang Gaebler plus 1 year ago
    Me gusto mucho... Wow!!!!!
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  • Thanks for not being a lawyer
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  • TRISTÁN 1 year ago
    hermoso muy buenas texturas y muy creativo
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  • Hache 1 year ago
    Vaya técnica tan compleja y elaborada
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  • illdog plus 1 year ago
    aguita!
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  • Natoca 1 year ago
    inspiracion... expiracion... =)
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  • Alice McPalace 1 year ago
    i'm smiling, smiling at your art, smiling at myself for being like the character!, smiling for discovering vimeo, and in awe of the intensity of the labours to make such a beautiful film. thanks for sharing the techniques. maybe one day.....
    thank you
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  • bohemiofactorië 1 year ago
    too much.
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  • Zofiafotoeule 1 year ago
    Thank you Carlos! Wow! Your animations are great!
    I like how you animate the weather. The wind, dust, the light, the rain, the birds ... Very impressive, the colors ... The mood ... Thank you...
    I am glad to know you! Nightly greetings ... Zofia
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  • Zofiafotoeule 1 year ago
    simply genial!! my absolutelly favorit! :)
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  • jiri dvorsky 11 months ago
    Excellent !!!
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  • wow no lo puedo creer Carlos amo la ultima transicion donde de noche a dia y despues la ventana, wow, esto es tan inspirdor como todo tu trabajo, esperemos sigas compartiendo tan bellas composiciones y nuevas ideas...inspirado por la imaginacion y armonizado por la esperanza de gustar...

    todo lo mejor
    Jesus
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  • Michael J. 11 months ago
    inspired much ? =D



    your great Carlos, thanks bro =]
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  • Donna Marino 11 months ago
    I don't think I'll every grasp hold of how it is that you create these mini masterpieces. You're abilities are amazing.
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  • adrianpe 11 months ago
    impresionante, muy muy bueno! si puedes me gustaria que te mirases alguno de mis videos y los comentases a ver que te parecen! gracias!
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  • herself 10 months ago
    This is absolutely inspired! Parts were ingenious. Bravo!
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  • Alba 10 months ago
    Carlos Lascano,
    Your videos are beautiful, amazing...
    I would say, Modern Marvels. You are very talented young man. Keep up the good work.
    Love to see more and more.
    Proud Canadian Mom.
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  • Michael Smith 10 months ago
    Beautiful work. The textures are so rich and engaging. Great stuff!
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  • Faruk Gencer 9 months ago
    I'm not saying a word.Thats it.:-) oh...just THANK YOU.
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  • Nikanorov Timofey 5 months ago
    Beautifully!
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  • JT GURZI 2 months ago
    Wonderful wonderful!
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