FIFTH ELEMENT miniature effects

Published 2022-07-04
FIFTH ELEMENT miniature effects. Mark Stetson, Clark James, Ron Gress, and Rick Hilgner talk about the miniature work done by Digital Domain. Upgraded segment from Sense of Scale. Interviews done in 2010. Photos: Rick Hilgner, Clark James, Bob Diepenbrock, Olivia Ramirez, Steve Hyde, Bill Hay, Digital Domain

All Comments (21)
  • @wildman2012
    The miniatures for this film may never be surpassed! Simply incredible! One of my most favorite movies. "Corbin? Corbin Dallas??" Multipass!
  • @Lumibear.
    One of my most loved movies ever, fantastic to see more of the background work that went into it, thanks guys, it was all worth it.
  • @jeanmalo7173
    I would have loved to visit the set with all the miniature buildings....that must have been impressive!
  • Fifth Element was a fantastic movie. A fun Sci-fi/fantasy with comedy mixed in and with a very unique look.
  • @captlazer5509
    Last of the really blown out practical effects movies. Amazing model work.
  • @avi8r66
    This movie looked amazing, quite the swan song for miniatures.
  • Thx for this, such a wonderful sci-fi adventure; there simply isn't enough out there on The Fifth Element. I can see why the behind the scenes art book is so valuable on the secondary market. There's never really been proper merch to support this fantastic film.
  • @kimrice394
    Simple Amazing looking movie! The instant you see the Space Cruise Ship, you know exactly what it’s supposed to be! Every vehicle, building, alien, creature, costume… 🤯 GOOD!
  • I love this movie and I had always assumed the ships were digital. I'm glad I was wrong! It makes me love it even more! Great work!
  • @EidolonMedia
    Thanks for these behind-the-curtain illustrated oral histories. Fantastic inspiring fun.
  • @benbishop1131
    Amazing work on this film! I always love the big giant cities in mini.
  • @davidw5532
    Proud to say I watched this film at the cinema back in ‘97. Out of all the movies, I believe this is the one I’ve rewatched the most times. It’s just such a fun flick. Love seeing a little bit of the behind-the-scenes of the model work. Thank you for this upload!
  • @GatchamanG4
    Loved this movie!! They effects, miniatures were unreal! Plus, Gary Oldman as Zoe’s, stole the show! ✌🏻
  • I had no idea they used models. I thought it was all CGI. Those are some huge buildings and ships to model. Wow.
  • @mycroft16
    The fantastic miniature work on this film is a significant part of why it stands the test of time so well. They did extremely good work on this movie.
  • @spinsandneedles
    Absolutely beautiful work and great interviews by Piercefilm. Thank you all for the photos and stories.
  • @OilersWorkshop
    Thank you for this, this is one the films that helped solidly my love of sci fi and film making art, I appreciate everyone who worked on this. Every one of you