I'm not normally a fan of the Hollywood types, but how could anyone not like this guy? He's a like a very friendly and overgrown kid with super illusion powers. He was definitely given a gift.
This is exactly the video I’m looking for. I’ve been wanting to have a rainforest room for a while now and this is the exact tree I plan on designing for my room. Thanks for making it into a reality.
Just love the good will of Marus in everything he does. Imagine if he were in charge of Hollywood and how he could change generations of people throughout the World, and inspire things worthy of our time !
Markus you are literally one of the best personas going on the internet these days. And now because of your show I find myself picking up Cara Cara oranges on a regular basis. LOL
Markus, you crack me up! you are so talented and it's like watching a kid in the toy store, so free and uninhibited. We can learn a lot from you! Thank you for your willingness to share your life with all of us!
Markus, your channel is such an inspiration. Aspecially in these times. I love that you show us all these tricks and not having to use the most expensive gear!
Markus, I worked in Hollyood for over 35 years and got to work with some of the most creative art directors in the business, its so delightful to watch your incredible level of pure genius. I hope people enjoy yhis site and appreciate your DaVinci brilliance. Your series is so fun to watch and so very creative. The King Of Foam Core!
I've been going through your back catalog lately and amazed by the wide range of resources you've provided for viewers. This channel is it's own master class. Thank you Markus.
This is very insightful. I come from a CG/VFX background and there was never this type of approach in any of the art programs in my country, so this is all rather fascinating to me. The only local industries that make some attempt at special set creations are the TV networks, but they're so lazy looking that it quickly tunes you out of their shows. My mind never computes the idea that props can be hollow. Whenever I think of making something, I immediately think of thick, solid materials. Paint is another thing. I'm so used to using photographic textures for 3D that my firs thought is usually printing something and try to shoot it in a way nobody will notice XD
My patio and living room are starting to look more and more like the inside of your house Markus. I think it's a good thing. My house is slowly transforming into a place of entertainment.
A long time ago, I visited a museum with a walkthrough forest. I thought it was incredibly cool, and wondered what it would be like to create a forest in a basement, where you could escape anytime you wanted to. The way you made the tree is exactly what I would need! Now that I have kids, this seems like a justifiable thing to do. 🙂
Absolutely love your approach, and in general your painting skills are quite something - but your 'if you can picture it, you can make it work ' attitude is gold. Many thanks for sharing
Your passion for this art shines through in your excitement. Great work! very informative and I look forward to using some of these techniques in my own projects!
You are just so talented Markus! This is why I love watching your content, just amazing! Thank you for sharing your craft and talent with us. Blessings!
Oh, I just loved it! I already start to think, to make a tree to the corner of my room. For sound diffuser purposes. Markus, I would love to see, how to make those paper stones! Would You please...? Hugs! Thank You!
This is the catch of DIY. You know were you messed up and you will always be able to spot it. Often no one else can. If someone had made the item for you and made the exact same mistakes you'd likely not be able to see them either. The curse of knowing.
I’d love to try and build a few film props like that one day just to see how they turn out. Markus makes it seem so straight forward, but I have a feeling mine would probably end up being a horrendous mess!
Thank you for making this video! I wanted to make a fake tree but it seemed complicated, but after watching your video it seems way simpler than I thought! And it’s cool that it’s so lightweight!
Great how-to video, Markus. At the science museum, when they want a big tree trunk they go get one. Your tree looks better than their real ones. We do make smaller stuff, like your rocks and even much bigger ones, but much larger is usually done with foam insulation planks glued together and then carved with the right angle grinder with the round plate and 4 bolts sticking out of it. It carves the foam rough and very quickly, but it is quite dangerous. I think I prefer your way of making a tree or other things using just foam core and then covering it, and I will try to get them to build more things your way. I'll be watching this video several more times to be certain that I haven't missed anything and will likely show it to them as well. I never thought of using Water Putty for this, but have used it in home renovation for the last 50 years or so. This is also a great idea. Many thanks for the demonstration.
Nice job. I built an 8 foot tall tree for a theatre project. In my case, because of limited budget, built it with a sonotube wrapped with discarded carpet. I sculpted the carpet and then applied Ardex Feather Finish quick dry floor filler to complete the bark look. After each performance audience members would ask me how I got that huge tree trunk into the building...loved it! And I love your videos!
I totally forgot about Durham’s!! That stuff is frEAKing MAGIC-LOVE IT… used it for years on set- last time I used it was for an Alanis Morissette video (four columns with running water down the front) …and I just love all the applications ! Including all kinds of home repairs- it’s incredibly durable and cool to work with -thanks so much for the reminder! U made my day
This is incredibly helpful, thank you. I want to make half a faux tree to butt up against my upstairs hallway wall and then make bookshelves on either side of it, but obviously it can’t look poorly done. It needs to be as realistic as possible and not look junky. If I can do it effectively if I’m picky enough about it, it should be pretty cool. Remains to be seen, but I’m going to try!
Hey there Markus, I love your work, I'm an art director in South Africa and I do exactly what your doing, so please carry on with your amaizing props ans sets. Mark Ashley
Dude! You should market this toward the reptile hobby as well! I run a reptile rescue and been trying to build trees/branches for my large lizards, This is PERFECT!
100%🔥 Yes, I love this, I asked about the prop stool and you sent me the link to the shed video. 🙏 Love to see you do a series of Hollywood magic-making movie props. Thank you.
You will never get old Sir with creative ideas like these!!! What a great idea for a play area as well ... thanks for keep life simple and fun, God bless
Wow.... I stumbled across this video hunting for diy fake aquarium branches and i'm so glad i did. Fascinating video i thoroughly enjoyed watching this/you. Thank you.
Looks incredible, i wanted a wisteria/flowering tree arch to hang over the sweethearts table for my wedding, but i did not want to spend hundreds. I definitely will use the technique to create a beautiful tree 🌳 😊
Markus. I am blown away with your ideas. you made making a tree so achievable. I am going to have ago. I am a part of an amateur musical theatre company that puts shows on to help raise money for local charities. And I normally end up build most of the sets, just because I have joinery skills, nothing as elaborate as yours. Do You a mini-series on how you build your sets?
So talented! This is so cool! Thank you for sharing your talents! Is it hard to work with foam core? I've never tried it! I imagine cleanup is hard! It is all smoke and mirrors, isn't it?? It's also delicate too?
OK not enough superlatives to cover what I just saw in this video!! I too use foam and light weight skeleton stuff to make props but the foam core is definitley on my list now! I use alot of 2" 4X8 sheets of the pink insulation board. This approach you came up with is on a new level. Thank you!
Wonderful vid your creative artistic mind is beautiful. Such a fun dude you are Mr. Markus gave me an idea for my moms green-less treeless boring yard. Watch out mom I’m going to create some trees for you.
My bro n I did this type of nearly 0 budget type props over the years for a local church drama group. Our motto became give us cardboard some tape n some spraypaint n we can make anything. Love these videos man.
Love seeing how you created those things. I'm really inspired. Wish I had more room to create (and store) those kinds of props. Kudos! Very inspiring and informative.
Good stuff, sir. Thanks for the lead on Napa Valley Pottery and Floral. Have driven by that place a zillion times as I used to live next to Arizona Charlie, yet I have never gone into Napa Valley. Will check it out. Thank you. 10:16 "I got wood. ... It's all white and hard." hehehe Sorry, not sorry. Sometimes the inner 12 year old in me comes out. LOL
That's amazing. You have got to be the most talented person I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing with us always fun to watch your videos and we always learn allot. Thank you Markus.
I'm not normally a fan of the Hollywood types, but how could anyone not like this guy? He's a like a very friendly and overgrown kid with super illusion powers. He was definitely given a gift.
right.. he is like your buddy and just saying hey want to see something fun let me show you..
This is exactly the video I’m looking for. I’ve been wanting to have a rainforest room for a while now and this is the exact tree I plan on designing for my room. Thanks for making it into a reality.
Ooh! Show us the end result!
Kindred spirit! Almost the exact same thing brought me here!
Same!!
I would love a series of videos on prop making including ships and houses. Love your channel and spirit
I'm surprised this channel isn't way more famous. It's one of the best channels I watch
It's still relatively new, he has had MASSIVE growth..and continues to do so.
Just love the good will of Marus in everything he does. Imagine if he were in charge of Hollywood and how he could change generations of people throughout the World, and inspire things worthy of our time !
Markus you are literally one of the best personas going on the internet these days. And now because of your show I find myself picking up Cara Cara oranges on a regular basis. LOL
Markus, you crack me up! you are so talented and it's like watching a kid in the toy store, so free and uninhibited. We can learn a lot from you! Thank you for your willingness to share your life with all of us!
You really were born to be an artist. Amazing how movies can be set just with imagination, creation, and love. Blessings for you and Cara!
Markus, your channel is such an inspiration. Aspecially in these times.
I love that you show us all these tricks and not having to use the most expensive gear!
Markus, I worked in Hollyood for over 35 years and got to work with some of the most creative art directors in the business, its so delightful to watch your incredible level of pure genius. I hope people enjoy yhis site and appreciate your DaVinci brilliance. Your series is so fun to watch and so very creative. The King Of Foam Core!
Thanks 😊
I’d like to see some of your work too!
You guys should collaborate!
I've been going through your back catalog lately and amazed by the wide range of resources you've provided for viewers. This channel is it's own master class. Thank you Markus.
I’ve always enjoyed the behind the scenes/making of videos that are sometimes found on DVDs/Blu-ray discs. Thanks.
I have found the best RUclips channel and it’s at its beginning. Will get millions subs someday.
This is very insightful. I come from a CG/VFX background and there was never this type of approach in any of the art programs in my country, so this is all rather fascinating to me. The only local industries that make some attempt at special set creations are the TV networks, but they're so lazy looking that it quickly tunes you out of their shows. My mind never computes the idea that props can be hollow. Whenever I think of making something, I immediately think of thick, solid materials. Paint is another thing. I'm so used to using photographic textures for 3D that my firs thought is usually printing something and try to shoot it in a way nobody will notice XD
Wow, that's a lot of work and effort into that tree for one video! Amazing!
My other take-away is that your lady has a beautiful singing voice.
My patio and living room are starting to look more and more like the inside of your house Markus. I think it's a good thing. My house is slowly transforming into a place of entertainment.
Beats lugging in a real tree trunk! Nice work and having fun while doing it! Wish I had space to play like this. Keep this stuff coming.
A long time ago, I visited a museum with a walkthrough forest. I thought it was incredibly cool, and wondered what it would be like to create a forest in a basement, where you could escape anytime you wanted to. The way you made the tree is exactly what I would need! Now that I have kids, this seems like a justifiable thing to do. 🙂
Wow, you have some serious talent. Really enjoyed the video.
You're a true artist. Great vid as always
Absolutely love your approach, and in general your painting skills are quite something - but your 'if you can picture it, you can make it work ' attitude is gold. Many thanks for sharing
Love seeing the practical fabricated stuff. Thanks for sharing all of this!
💗👍🏾 Wow, this is brilliant, Markus! Thanks for showing us your process, brother.
Your passion for this art shines through in your excitement. Great work! very informative and I look forward to using some of these techniques in my own projects!
You are amazing 🤩 looks so real. Please say hi to Cara!
Wow, your tree (and the set) looks fantastic!
You are just so talented Markus!
This is why I love watching your content, just amazing!
Thank you for sharing your craft and talent with us.
Blessings!
So much fun! So well done! Hardest part of this would be cleaning up the mess of making it.
Glad I found this channel. Thanks!
Oh, I just loved it! I already start to think, to make a tree to the corner of my room. For sound diffuser purposes.
Markus, I would love to see, how to make those paper stones! Would You please...? Hugs! Thank You!
The best sound diffuser is carpeting. Even on walls.
@@MarkusPix Yepp! 👌 But doesn't look as so cool as a tree in the corner. 😁😎
"Not perfect"
shows a totally realistic tree
Yeah,,, that's Markus... humble as.... meanwhile we watch with mouth agape at his talent!!!
This is the catch of DIY. You know were you messed up and you will always be able to spot it. Often no one else can. If someone had made the item for you and made the exact same mistakes you'd likely not be able to see them either. The curse of knowing.
Sweet and crafty. I love this kind of stuff...
Markus, you're video wizard! Your picture always looks incredible! You're inspiring!
I love you and your videos. You emanate a child's heart of creativity, joy, and happiness. Thanks for sharing yourself.
You are a genius Markus and a great inspiration. Thank you🙏
This was great Markus! Thank you!
Love the behind scenes and how you make your props!
Would love to see more of this! Its so cool!
Dude, the lengths you'll go to, to make videos for us. Respect.
I’d love to try and build a few film props like that one day just to see how they turn out. Markus makes it seem so straight forward, but I have a feeling mine would probably end up being a horrendous mess!
Thank you for making this video! I wanted to make a fake tree but it seemed complicated, but after watching your video it seems way simpler than I thought! And it’s cool that it’s so lightweight!
Great how-to video, Markus. At the science museum, when they want a big tree trunk they go get one. Your tree looks better than their real ones. We do make smaller stuff, like your rocks and even much bigger ones, but much larger is usually done with foam insulation planks glued together and then carved with the right angle grinder with the round plate and 4 bolts sticking out of it. It carves the foam rough and very quickly, but it is quite dangerous. I think I prefer your way of making a tree or other things using just foam core and then covering it, and I will try to get them to build more things your way. I'll be watching this video several more times to be certain that I haven't missed anything and will likely show it to them as well. I never thought of using Water Putty for this, but have used it in home renovation for the last 50 years or so. This is also a great idea. Many thanks for the demonstration.
Nice job. I built an 8 foot tall tree for a theatre project. In my case, because of limited budget, built it with a sonotube wrapped with discarded carpet. I sculpted the carpet and then applied Ardex Feather Finish quick dry floor filler to complete the bark look. After each performance audience members would ask me how I got that huge tree trunk into the building...loved it! And I love your videos!
I totally forgot about Durham’s!! That stuff is frEAKing MAGIC-LOVE IT… used it for years on set- last time I used it was for an Alanis Morissette video (four columns with running water down the front) …and I just love all the applications ! Including all kinds of home repairs- it’s incredibly durable and cool to work with -thanks so much for the reminder! U made my day
Wonder if I could paint it over a canvas carnival tent?! It could make it a hard top suitable for the weather!
OMG! I just can’t get enough of you ha ha Ha you are amazing Marcus.
Does Cara videotape you on most of your videos like this? She does a great job!
I think your a credit to the all the film industry, PERIOD, That is so COOL MarkusPix...WOW...
This is incredibly helpful, thank you. I want to make half a faux tree to butt up against my upstairs hallway wall and then make bookshelves on either side of it, but obviously it can’t look poorly done. It needs to be as realistic as possible and not look junky. If I can do it effectively if I’m picky enough about it, it should be pretty cool. Remains to be seen, but I’m going to try!
Not sure how I found this channel but I LOVE it. So much great information!!! The videos are also relaxing. Go figure:)
Hey there Markus, I love your work, I'm an art director in South Africa and I do exactly what your doing, so please carry on with your amaizing props ans sets.
Mark Ashley
Dude! You should market this toward the reptile hobby as well! I run a reptile rescue and been trying to build trees/branches for my large lizards, This is PERFECT!
I use Durham's Water Putty to build all kinds of models and I can make casts with it too! Love that stuff.
how sturdy is this stuff? thinking of making a cat tree with it🤔
You're so clever and talented, you do make me smile, really enjoy watching your videos
100%🔥 Yes, I love this, I asked about the prop stool and you sent me the link to the shed video. 🙏
Love to see you do a series of Hollywood magic-making movie props.
Thank you.
You will never get old Sir with creative ideas like these!!! What a great idea for a play area as well ... thanks for keep life simple and fun, God bless
Wow.... I stumbled across this video hunting for diy fake aquarium branches and i'm so glad i did. Fascinating video i thoroughly enjoyed watching this/you. Thank you.
Great content. I'm a DIY guy as well, and I love gleaning new ideas and tricks from folks. Thanks for sharing this.
Looks incredible, i wanted a wisteria/flowering tree arch to hang over the sweethearts table for my wedding, but i did not want to spend hundreds. I definitely will use the technique to create a beautiful tree 🌳 😊
That is a realistic looking stump. The light looks like the surface of the sun. Very creative work.
Being new to the 🎥 industry and a student at Full Sail University, I want to say that your videos are extremely helpful!!
Glad you like them!
That was pretty awesome. I love your excitement of creation
Great, simple, enjoyable tutorials! Thank you.
Haha, double behind the scenes! Excellent, Markus :D
Markus. I am blown away with your ideas. you made making a tree so achievable. I am going to have ago. I am a part of an amateur musical theatre company that puts shows on to help raise money for local charities. And I normally end up build most of the sets, just because I have joinery skills, nothing as elaborate as yours. Do You a mini-series on how you build your sets?
It would really be a blast to play in your fantasy world, thanks for sharing man!
Very cool Markus ! ! !...thanks for showing this ! Just like Disney LOLOL..super fun too...
Beautiful and talented.
Can you please put in comments which exactly all the material you use in making tree 🌴
Currently making one right now , so far so good , thanks for the help
Just finished it ! Came out great , video was perfect
Did you have any issues with the water putty cracking? My friend is trying this and she’s struggling with that. Any suggestions would be helpful!
Another wonderful video, your creativity is amazing, Thank you Markus.
Wow your energy is living proof of the way you live ' your very creative
So talented! This is so cool! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Is it hard to work with foam core? I've never tried it! I imagine cleanup is hard! It is all smoke and mirrors, isn't it?? It's also delicate too?
You have become on of my favorite YT channels, you make cool content and always interesting 👊🙏
Happy to hear that!
Wow thoes props looks amazing i understand now how they build sets so fast. There must be a lot of tricks and methods in the prop building business.
OK not enough superlatives to cover what I just saw in this video!! I too use foam and light weight skeleton stuff to make props but the foam core is definitley on my list now! I use alot of 2" 4X8 sheets of the pink insulation board. This approach you came up with is on a new level. Thank you!
Aaah the illusions of Hollywood, thx Markus!
Wonderful vid your creative artistic mind is beautiful. Such a fun dude you are Mr. Markus gave me an idea for my moms green-less treeless boring yard. Watch out mom I’m going to create some trees for you.
Ingenious! Well done, Sir!
My bro n I did this type of nearly 0 budget type props over the years for a local church drama group. Our motto became give us cardboard some tape n some spraypaint n we can make anything. Love these videos man.
So cool. You should invest in foam core, if you haven't already. You create some incredible stuff with that.
Marvelous Markus ! Great Tips. Appreciate ya man!
You did such amazing job showing the texture could you plz tell me what shade of brown did you use?
I have a bad day, so i knew if i watch this, it will make my day better and happy ! Thanks again to lift me up to being funny you =)
Great video, definitely would love to see more build videos like this. Very creative. Great work!
Love seeing how you created those things. I'm really inspired. Wish I had more room to create (and store) those kinds of props. Kudos! Very inspiring and informative.
I'd love to see how you made the rocks too. Brilliant!
Great stuff! Gonna have to try this technique of some of my projects
So much fantastic info in all of these videos. I learn so much from each one.
Thank you for showing how this is done I can't wait to try this.
Love,love, love, this video... thank you so much for sharing.
Wonderful never aging spirit! Love it! 😍
I love the foam core idea. Do you free-hand draw each pieces that you need to cut?
This is absolutely incredible. Makes me wanna build a magical Forrest
Good stuff, sir. Thanks for the lead on Napa Valley Pottery and Floral. Have driven by that place a zillion times as I used to live next to Arizona Charlie, yet I have never gone into Napa Valley. Will check it out. Thank you.
10:16 "I got wood. ... It's all white and hard." hehehe Sorry, not sorry. Sometimes the inner 12 year old in me comes out. LOL
I absolutely love this!!
This is so cool Markus!!! you are genius!!!
you are just so wonderfully brilliant, and you didn't even go to school for it !
That's amazing. You have got to be the most talented person I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing with us always fun to watch your videos and we always learn allot. Thank you Markus.
I really do enjoy and love this channel.
Thank you for Sharing your knowledge and expertise.
This is so COOL! I'm so glad I found your video, thank you for your tips and tricks!
Very creative. Amazing what can be done by just thinking outside the box.
Great Video
Love the examples of set design.
Very realistic.
A Magnajector I think would work for projection or spot with a snout.
The tree is really nice looking. Good tips Marcus!
So awesome and easy materials!! Thank you for doing this!! Going to try to make a fake tree for my place
Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks from England :)