EPIC Storm Diorama - With Flashing Lightning!

Hey guys, I'm finally back with another video. I fell down a -very- deep animation rabbit hole for the intro to this video. I had never done any animation before so I only planned on doing something simple, but It took on a mind of it's own and here we are! But I had a blast and I learned a lot of really neat new skills so I have no regrets! Enjoy this lighthouse, ship, kraken, storm diorama bonanza! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below, or just stop by to tell me how you feel. Thanks for checking out video! :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geordiecrafts NO PRESSURE, please don't give me money unless you have all your expenses squared away and you genuinely want to. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creator channels mentioned in the video: @GeekGamingScenics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E6vCGlmvDo @Zumikito @MiniQuest64 @RisingApe Learning credits: I followed some blender tutorials from @Imphenzia (speed modeling) and @JoeyCarlino (geometry node lightning) for this video I learned how to use grease pencil from @Dantti @PepeSchoolLand and @marcobucci Learned a ton of video editing techniques from @CaseyFaris @MrAlexTech @BR-Media-Pro and @JasonYadlovski ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tools and Materials: Note that all links below are Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission on anything ordered through my links (even if you buy something other than the item linked) at no additional cost to you. Thanks in advance! :) Crafting: Dremel https://amzn.to/3cwBcz2 Flex shaft attachment https://amzn.to/3KJMhtn 3d printer https://amzn.to/3Rh4EYu Resin https://amzn.to/3csjmgs with 20% https://amzn.to/3AU9NjM mixed in (for strength and flexibility) The clear support tentacles were https://amzn.to/3Q4lcBP mixed with 20% https://amzn.to/3AU9NjM Micro rotary tool (nail drill) https://amzn.to/3Rgm6MI Olfa Knife https://amzn.to/3pTMWyx XPS foam (cheaper from hardware stores) https://amzn.to/3csygDs Epoxy glue https://amzn.to/3CCLWXe Chisel set https://amzn.to/3KuKesQ Black Vinyl Gloves https://amzn.to/3AWvHDd Respirator https://amzn.to/3PTdUks with organic vapor filters https://amzn.to/3R5djgX Glass cloche https://amzn.to/3pRvIBV Scultmold https://amzn.to/3pRHPyU Das air-dry clay https://amzn.to/3cqeSal Sculpting tools https://amzn.to/3wAETu7 Airbrush https://amzn.to/3AXmRF8 Brown packing paper https://amzn.to/3e7TgQf Terrain paint (I don't use my good mini paints for this) https://amzn.to/3e9jeDj Brush set https://amzn.to/3RkFtEp Blending brushes (for dry brush) https://amzn.to/3CCzh6v Nalgene squirt bottles https://amzn.to/3e8v2FP Mini cups https://amzn.to/3TorRtz Electronics starter kit https://amzn.to/3AUdzJY Perf boards https://amzn.to/3CLsHeh Soldering Iron https://amzn.to/3Rib89p Arduino Nano https://amzn.to/3Kw41bx LED kit https://amzn.to/3cC4Bro Resistor kit https://amzn.to/3Tqj1eY Sandpaper assortment https://amzn.to/3R1zch1 Magnet wire https://amzn.to/3TBA5ii Wrap wire https://amzn.to/3ReR9Za Wire strippers https://amzn.to/3Tjhp6C Helping hands https://amzn.to/3CGBU7i Silicone mold material https://amzn.to/3wFEtmj UV resin https://amzn.to/3AU9CFi Epoxy resin https://amzn.to/3ct683d Gloss gel https://amzn.to/3KwPpsd Poly fiber https://amzn.to/3KC8eug Hot glue gun https://amzn.to/3PTCwtv Cotton balls https://amzn.to/3wFtklE Precision tweezers https://amzn.to/3Q33v5I PVA glue (for flocking) https://amzn.to/3AyVGza Flocking https://amzn.to/3AWAEvH and https://amzn.to/3ctiatn Cutting mat https://amzn.to/3PYpECj Film and lighting: Canon SL3 https://amzn.to/3pWlf8u SL60w studio light https://amzn.to/3RiABQi Soft box with grid attachment https://amzn.to/3TkhFm1 C stand https://amzn.to/3AVcS31 Non-affiliate links: Walnut blank from @kjpselecthardwoodsonline LED filament https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003467098392.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.35751802NMnQap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: As the bird sings - Deskant Photocells - Edward Karl Hanson A King's Ransom - Bonnie Grace Across the Ocean - Bonnie Grace The Great Escape - Christopher Moe Ditlevsen Extraterrestrial Dream - Dream Cave Bean Bag - Bomull Sea Adventures - Bonnie Grace Staff of Ulath - Sage Oursler Special thanks to @mazellmi on Youtube for the kraken sounds, so epic! Link to the video = Kraken sounds Subs when published - 1978