How to Make Watefalls: Video

[Left Coast Rail]

Nice work on the video. You did a great job of telling the story with pictures. Kudos for using a tripod and keeping camera moves (ie: zooms and pans) to a minimum. These are all too common mistakes which many tend to make when they pick up a camera. I'm a big fan of less is more when viewing instructional videos like the one you created. You used your subject to provide the movement and editing to maintain the viewer's interest.

[Sam Towler]

Thanks guys! Since a presentation of a tutorial can either make it or break in convincing someone this is the way to do it, I made sure it clean, clear, and simple! I was considering a narration, but since it was so self-explanatory visually with only a couple notes, I ditched that idea, so I let some acoustic background loop from Disney's California Adventure entertain the ears.

[GARYIG]

Great job !!!!!! you make it loo really simple but with great results.

[Allegheny2-6-6-6]

 Can't ask for a better endorsement then that by golly. My two cents worth a different spin on how Howard does it I never would have thought about using the clear plastic behind the DAP caulk. I guess this proves there really is more then one way to skin a cat, no offense to your cats Howards

[joe27]

Great presentation! Very easy to understand and I like the text instead of talking. I have seen this method before but never presented this well.

Good job

Joe

 

[Howard Zane]

Sam,

Excellent work and presentation. Being a builder of several water falls, I am extremely impressed with your technique. I do mine a bit differenty, but I ain't to old to learn somethng new.

What you have acheived without the usual monotone and most always insipid script is world class. Also being a folk musician, I love the excellent guitar playing...especially Rag Time Annie.

Many thanks for sharing...

HZ

[Driline]

 Wow, what a great video. Simple and easy to understand. I much prefer the music and font over voice narration any day.

Take a hard look here MR staff. This is how YOUR "How to Video's" should look.

[cudaken]

  You sure made it seem easy Sam. Very good quality video as well. Hope to see some more how to from you.

                   Cuda Ken

[Sam Towler]

If this thread could be moved to the Layout Building section, that would be great (totally forgot that was there).

[Sam Towler]

Howdy folks. First post here, just thought I'd share a little something I put together. Watefalls are a tricky thing to model, especially realistic ones. After several attempts, this was my best result using Silicone clear caulking. Knowing that other people may have the same trouble trying to tackle watefalls for their layout, I put together a video demo that shows every step of process. I owe a lot to this tutorial for most of the technique, but I added my own touches to push the effect a little more. Anyways, here's my result (yes, it's prototypical to have falls like that--if you're modeling an extinct Disneyland attraction). And here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SUgoMJhO1I