- 193
- 5 316 447
VanOaksProps
United States
Приєднався 15 лип 2006
Join me every week for new videos where I share tips and techniques to help take your props from basic to movie quality.
Like these videos and want to support?
www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops
Show your support with VanOaks Props merch
shop.vanoaksprops.com
Like these videos and want to support?
www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops
Show your support with VanOaks Props merch
shop.vanoaksprops.com
Self-Contained Floating Lantern Upgrades
BECOME A SUPPORTER!
Like this video and want to support?
www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops
OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH:
shop.vanoaksprops.com
MATERIALS:
(please note: Amazon sellers may change the products sold via these links without notice)
----------------------
PAINTS:
----------------------
SUPPORT IN OTHER WAYS (using these affiliate links costs you nothing but is a BIG help to my channel):
----------------------
vanoaksprops.com/affiliate-links
INSTAGRAM: @vanoaksprops
✉️ Send me mail: VanOaks Props, 14900 Magnolia Blvd. Unit 5385, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you purchase a product or service via the links provided above. There is no additional charge to you; it helps support this channel!
DISCLOSURE: Please be advised that has compensated the artist by furnishing product(s) at no charge in connection with this video.
#VanOaksProps
Like this video and want to support?
www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops
OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH:
shop.vanoaksprops.com
MATERIALS:
(please note: Amazon sellers may change the products sold via these links without notice)
----------------------
PAINTS:
----------------------
SUPPORT IN OTHER WAYS (using these affiliate links costs you nothing but is a BIG help to my channel):
----------------------
vanoaksprops.com/affiliate-links
INSTAGRAM: @vanoaksprops
✉️ Send me mail: VanOaks Props, 14900 Magnolia Blvd. Unit 5385, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you purchase a product or service via the links provided above. There is no additional charge to you; it helps support this channel!
DISCLOSURE: Please be advised that has compensated the artist by furnishing product(s) at no charge in connection with this video.
#VanOaksProps
Переглядів: 3 248
Відео
DIY ULTRA Realistic Halloween Tombstones!
Переглядів 9 тис.16 годин тому
In this Halloween how-to I'll show you how to make an ULTRA realistic Halloween tombstone from foam. Learn all my secrets to creating the most believable tombstones around. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Like this video and want to support? www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH: shop.vanoaksprops.com MATERIALS: (please note: Amazon sellers may change the products sold via these links w...
Star Wars Cosplay/Batuu Bounding
Переглядів 6 тис.14 днів тому
Creating a costume for cosplay or bounding doesn't have to be hard and thanks to TEMU, this video's sponsor, I'll be able to do it all in one place. Download the TEMU App: temu.to/m/uomokjfbxsy and app new users can buy the Airbrush Kit or Mini Heat Gun for only $1! 🔍 Search my code【dpv8473】to get $100 Coupon Bundle!!【for all users】 TEMU search terms for Star Wars-inspired costume pieces: Cloak...
Crematorium Door Prop for Your Haunt!
Переглядів 7 тис.21 день тому
In this video, I'll show you how I fabricated and painted a fake crematorium oven door using wood, craft foam, and paint. It's a quick build that will send a chill down any Halloween lover's spine! BECOME A SUPPORTER! Like this video and want to support? www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH: shop.vanoaksprops.com MATERIALS: (please note: Amazon sellers may change the produc...
Building a Galaxy's Edge Locker Panel
Переглядів 6 тис.Місяць тому
As a fan of the theming around Galaxy’s Edge, it’s always exciting when they introduce something new. In this case, they recently added these new storage lockers and I immediately wanted to make the control panel to add to a storage locker of my own. BECOME A SUPPORTER! Like this video and want to support? www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROPS MERCH: shop.vanoaksprops.com MATERIAL...
Metallic Gold Paint using Food Coloring?
Переглядів 9 тис.Місяць тому
Metallic gold paint finishes can be tough to achieve, especially on a budget. But thanks to this technique developed and shared by prop maker Gordon Tarpley, there's a method that looks the part and won't break the bank. Follow Gordon - ua-cam.com/users/gordontarpley 3d model by Roel Veldhuyzen - www.printables.com/model/8636-c-3po-hand BECOME A SUPPORTER! Like this video and want to support? w...
Building a Duckling Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 2
Переглядів 7 тис.Місяць тому
Join me for the painting and assembling of my BDX droid from Galaxy's Edge. Thank you to JLC3DP.com for sponsoring this video - Sign Up Get $60 Coupons: jlc3dp.com/?from=VanOaksProps - JLC3DP 3D Printing Starts at $0.3, The BDX droid 3d model is a work in progress and designed by Alec Muir, Ethan Wyant, and team. Files available via MrBaddeley Printed Droids - Support their work at www.patreon....
Fallout “Vaulter” Cosplay Biometric Sensors
Переглядів 10 тис.Місяць тому
The new Fallout tv show has got my prop maker mind in high gear. So I decided to make part of the Vault jumpsuit! In this video, I will show you how I 3d modeled, printed, and finished some biometric sensors from Fallout to complete your vault dweller cosplay! Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra - shrsl.com/4hxd0 Download my model - vanoaksprops.etsy.com/listing/1702541600/3d-model-fallout-vault-tec-dweller ...
Building a Duckling Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 1
Переглядів 10 тис.2 місяці тому
If you’re a Star Wars or Disneyland fan it’s safe to assume you’ve seen the new BD-X droids in Galaxy’s Edge. Their design is amazing and thanks to JLC3DP I'm going to build one! The BDX droid 3d model is a work in progress and designed by Alec Muir, Ethan Wyant, and team. Files available via MrBaddeley Printed Droids - www.patreon.com/mrbaddeley JLC3DP 3D Printing Starts at $0.3, Sign Up Get $...
DIY Ghostbuster Ecto Goggles
Переглядів 5 тис.2 місяці тому
Sometimes projects lose steam and are retired to a shelf to never be worked on again. In this new series I'm breaking that cycle, dusting off those builds, and finishing them one by one, starting with these Ghostbusters Ecto Goggles. 3D Model by TheGoon - www.thingiverse.com/thing:4055803 BECOME A SUPPORTER! Like this video and want to support? www.patreon.com/vanoaksprops OFFICIAL VANOAKS PROP...
UPGRADE Your Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Ghost Trap Popcorn Bucket
Переглядів 11 тис.2 місяці тому
UPGRADE Your Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Ghost Trap Popcorn Bucket
Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal
Переглядів 8 тис.3 місяці тому
Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal
Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue
Переглядів 10 тис.4 місяці тому
Make Your Props Look Like Concrete - Painting a Haunted Mansion Queue Line Statue
How to Paint Realistic Metallic Finishes
Переглядів 8 тис.5 місяців тому
How to Paint Realistic Metallic Finishes
3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!
Переглядів 5 тис.5 місяців тому
3D Modeling Basics - It's Easier Than You Think!
How We Built Our Hyper-Realistic Cemetery Gate
Переглядів 9 тис.5 місяців тому
How We Built Our Hyper-Realistic Cemetery Gate
Top 5 Tools for Makers 2023 - Improve Your Workflow!
Переглядів 6 тис.5 місяців тому
Top 5 Tools for Makers 2023 - Improve Your Workflow!
DIY Madame Leota Effect with INVISIBLE PROJECTOR
Переглядів 10 тис.5 місяців тому
DIY Madame Leota Effect with INVISIBLE PROJECTOR
I Built a One of a Kind Star Wars Lamp
Переглядів 8 тис.6 місяців тому
I Built a One of a Kind Star Wars Lamp
Turning my Smart Thermostat into HAL 9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey
Переглядів 10 тис.6 місяців тому
Turning my Smart Thermostat into HAL 9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey
Building a "FLOATING" Star Wars lightsaber Display
Переглядів 19 тис.7 місяців тому
Building a "FLOATING" Star Wars lightsaber Display
Creepy Wilting Flower Prop for Halloween
Переглядів 12 тис.8 місяців тому
Creepy Wilting Flower Prop for Halloween
DIY Broken Tombstone Prop for #halloween
Переглядів 14 тис.8 місяців тому
DIY Broken Tombstone Prop for #halloween
love the idea. Was wondering if where your fishing line passes into the posts if you actually extended the tubing slightly further out and then bent to the direction the fishing line is going it might give it a smoother transition and maybe avoid the cutting in. cheers again for another great video
To reduce weight of lantern it could be 3d printed as well. Glass could be replaced with blister packaging or clear PET
Bearings on the pivot points would help immensely. Also for any holes the line is passing through, those brass compression fittings have a perfectly flanged brass tube that can be glued into place and creates a smooth rounded edge for the line to ride on. Also, look into abrasion resistant line like dyneema or spectra. It is the strongest line you'll find. It even has a higher tensile strength than steel braided cable
Question: Wat if it was suspended from a "hangman's tree" instead? Too much work?
Awesome job, Derek!
The washers that are on the pitman arms of your motor are most likely getting in a bind and locking up momentarily thus causing the line(s) to get tangled. They need a more positive free movement such as a bearing. Also, really good fishermen are very particular about how they tie fishing line to things such as hooks to prevent breakage. There are several ways they do their knots and even use lubricant to tie them so as not to jeopardize the strength of the line when pulled tight.
Thanks for the tips, I’ll have to look into those upgrades.
You are always brilliant with your videos .. thank you very much!
Is it sticky though?
Not at all
Hi Derek, thank you for your tutelage! I will add this to my “Must make” list. Can you tell me more about the fencing? I really like the decorative “pickets” that fill in the frames. Thanks again!
Sure thing! They’re resin cast based on some iron pieces I purchased at KingMetals.com. I made a silicone mold and then reproduced them specifically for this build.
It looks so good! I'm glad the two washes were slightly different colors. I think that's important with aging. I also think it could have used a small spritzing of a lighter color because sometimes aged stone has some light spots. That or a small amount of light colored dry brushing. But that's just a small nitpick. The finished result looks incredible
Thank you! I used to dry brush over the top but found that it really muted the weathering. Plus I’ve never really seen a similar look on real tombstones.
You really had to put on your thinking cap for this one! The finished movement looks great.
Great Halloween (updated) prop idea, thank you so much for sharing 💀🎃🪦
Glad you liked it!!
7:03 to cover the motor, perhaps make it a tombstone. And have it be the grave of a groundskeeper or something. Like on the ground maybe a false grave that has maybe lights & a shake to it... perhaps a small fogger tube blowing a light fog over the immediate area of the "grave".....
Looks good, I like the debug process too.
Amazing project as always. Stage prop designer here. Here is what we do to combat sticky lines. Whenever we use fishing line (spider wire) for small stage props, we always run it through as much 1/4 air line nylon tubing as we can. We can bend it around items , paint it and the action still remains smooth. Zip tie in place. Stage crew usually breaks the props before the spider wire and tubing wear out. Another trick we do to smooth out actions is hard tie/secure the main line (under tension) and then connect the motor or release mechanism to a key ring and have it pull on the hard tied line. Our goal is to try to control all motion and not rely on gravity unless the item is in a free fall.
I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for the tip!
Do you have a means to elevate the motor above the fence panels? It may be easier to get a floating motion if it's already sort of floating.
I don’t.
I love seeing your process for improving the lantern.
I love a good problem solving video!
I liked how you went back and revisited a previous project to make improvements!
It may not be any better, but I wonder if 3d printer bowden tubes could work for the path through the post. They're PTFE, so they'd be low friction and they should be able to handle the line running through them... maybe :D
That’s actually what was in there but the fishing line wore channels in it.
Looks pretty good 👍
Awesome improvements....glad to see you revisit this..... Although the lantern itself is great, classic look, what I did on my floating Lantern prop was make the lantern in all foam. I lightened it up to be just about 1.5oz compared to 1.5lb lantern I found in Amazon. I took a chance to recreate the lantern in foam to lessen the sag for going across the whole yard, which is about 30ft. run back n forth. 🎃🎃.
I had a prop similar to this for 6 years and the answer is swap to braid line and stop using mono fishing line.
What is the typeface you're using? I'm always on the hunt for good looking tombstone typefaces (not the cheesy "creepy" ones)
I don’t recall but it’s nothing fancy.
I remember you mentioning the issues during our interview and I was having trouble wrapping my head around it. Great job on the upgrades. I am constantly fixing, reworking and upgrading my props, it's a never ending process.
Hey man! Great video as usual! They make very thin braided fishing line that is colored green or black and has a smooth coating to go through the guides easier. It also has much higher knot strength and abrasion resistance. Maybe give it a try?
Love the fact that you revisit project to make them more efficient or in this case a better product well done !!!
Thus is a suggestion not so much for the mechanism, but to hide said mechanism better. A hollow (maybe MDF?) tombstone encompassing both the motors and levers, built around both the front and back of the rear portion of the fence, as to make the fence look like it was mounted onto the sides of the tombstone. And, of course, the tombstone has to say something about the Hallowed Haunting Grounds and Gary Corb.
I love that you're revisiting an old project. I think instead of using a washer on the motors, use a roller bearing. You should be able to find the correct shaft and outer diameter to cover the bearing with a piece of pvc pipe, so you have an easy place to anchor the fishing line. Also firmly mount some small quality pulleys as guides for the lines coming through the posts.you could probably recess them into the wood,to help hide them. I don't know if you'd want to go through that much trouble, but I think it would end the problems you're having.
I’ll have to look into that! Thanks for the suggestions.
Those corner brackets are genius!
There's a design I've seen of a triple-arm cantilever system (like a Calder mobile) with a motor suspended about 8 to 10 feet above the ground. It takes some doing to get the counterweights just right but the effect is incredibly good. The lantern's gentle bobbing and truly random pattern is amazing. That solution obviously wouldn't work with Derek's design but I hope he can figure his out. He's got a few months to solve it 🎃
Good job🌟
Hey Derek! Having seen your floating lantern gag in person, I can attest to how great it looks in situ. For the friction-wear on the fishing line - have you considered small pulleys attached to the posts, rather than eye hooks? I would think that not only would the pulleys mitigate wear, but might provide for smoother motion/movement as well.
Great idea!
Great video.. I have a long line floating lantern that people always love. Even with a ton of other special effects the simple ones always work great.
How did you bend the aluminum
It’s relatively soft and can be bent by hand or with a few taps of a rubber mallet.
I love how floaty the new version is! It seems half the fun/madness of a project are the workarounds. We all look forward to seeing the next stage of the lantern’s evolution.
👍
Amazing work 🤩
Thanks a lot
okay thats super cool
Looks good. I would add some chips to the parts though. If its been used long enough to rust, it would be used enough to have some chips/scratches
What did you use for the gloss clear coat? Also, this process reminds me of the question I asked you during a live stream. My question then was if you knew of any good methods for creating a faux, brushed aluminum look. And while I know this isn't a brushed look, it is still milled aluminum. I think achieving a really convincing aluminum look can be tricky too. Gray paint instead of gloss black seems to be an interesting angle of approach.
Allclad aquagloss clear. As for faux brushed aluminum, I've heard, but never tried, dragging 0000 steel wool through the metal paint layer to create those brush lines.
@VanOaksProps looking forward to the end results.
This is how i do it as well. Ur work is very good
Thank you!
What is best foam board to metal?
I’d go with Gorilla Glue.
What metals are best to use with these foams
What are you building that requires metal to be attached to foam?
Love your videos! Can't find schedule 30 anywhere. Do you have a suggestion for an alternative? Thank you...
Worst case scenario you can just use schedule 40. A lot of hardware stores keep it with their sewage pipe - in fact some just call it "sewer and drain pipe." So if you haven't looked in that department or using that term it may be worth taking another look.
@@VanOaksProps WOW! Thank you for the fast reply! (and for the suggestion) I appreciate it.
@vanoaksprops. Are you running workshops at Mid Summer Scream again?
Yep! The workshop classes & schedule will be announced soon.
Awesome. Looking forward to the show. Let me know if you need help with any of the workshops.
Looks so good! The detail! UGH! I wish! haha. You really do inspire and make me feel like I wanna get up and make something cool. Thanks for sharing!
You can do it!
Looks amazing! I love how much detail you put into these! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Might have to make me one of those plexiglass plates for my Dremel. I find myself having to bridge large gaps sometimes and that would really help out vs doing it with just the router guide like I do now.