Hungarian photographer Benedek Lampert has shot a ravishing collection of images paying homage to the long-lasting science fiction film Again to the Future. What’s neat is that every of the pictures was created with a LEGO DeLorean automobile and easy sensible results.
“Again To The Future is my childhood, and a film that I can watch anytime,” Lampert tells PetaPixel.
LEGO has introduced a brand new $170 “Again to the Future Time Machine” set for constructing a DeLorean, and Lampert was capable of get his fingers on a pre-release set due to his ongoing work with the toy firm — LEGO employed Lampert some time again after seeing his miniature toy images and had him shoot LEGO Star Wars images.
After constructing the LEGO automobile re-watching all three Again to the Future films for inspiration, Lampert set to work creating practical images on a small scale together with his tiny DeLorean.
The DeLorean Leaping By Area-Time
“The primary image was apparent. That second when the time machine is leaping via the space-time continuum,” Lampert says. “I wished to create the particular results in actual, in entrance of the digicam. That is my major precept with each image. Doing as a lot as I can in actual [life]. That’s why these images are nonetheless images and never digital artwork.
“In fact, I take advantage of post-production, and coloration grading is among the most necessary elements if you wish to get a cinematic look.”
For the automobile’s headlights and taillights, Lampert used light-up LED elements from Lightailing.
To create lightning and flames, Lampert turned to mild portray, the apply of making mild trails in a long-exposure photograph by shifting factors of sunshine via the body whereas the picture is being captured.
“The sunshine portray method was the answer,” the photographer says. “I used a easy lighter for the flames and a LED strip for the electrical energy. I had numerous makes an attempt and experiments to succeed in the right flames and lightning.
“Due to these sensible results, I can’t keep away from utilizing Photoshop for the movement blur. Different occasions I get the movement impact with a rolling platform below the automobile, however it wasn’t attainable with mild portray.”
The DeLorean Coated in Steam
The second photograph within the collection exhibits the time-traveling automobile coated in steam after its journey via space-time.
“The second image is a bit dreamy,” Lampert says. “Not a basic film scene. It’s extra concerning the design and slightly bit mysterious.”
The key to the “steam” was a considerable amount of dry ice.
“I’ve purchased 10kg [22lbs] of dry ice to get this huge steam. They created this impact with dry ice even within the authentic films. That was the primary time I’ve labored with stuff like this, so I needed to face some difficulties. For instance, once I poured scorching water on the ice the entire surroundings and the desk was soaked.”
“Then again, it was actually enjoyable, and I’m positive I’m going to make use of this dry ice method many occasions sooner or later,” the photographer says. “On this image, every thing is actual besides the automobile lamp flare.”
The DeLorean within the Desert
The third and closing shot within the collection is a desert scene that pays homage to Again to the Future III.
“The third a part of the Again to the Future films is a masterpiece blended with the western feeling,” Lampert says. “With this set, you’re capable of construct all three variations of the DeLorean. So I put the western equipment on the automobile and went exterior.
“There’s a massive subject close by the place the situations had been excellent for this wild west picture. I introduced some surroundings elements with me and arrange a prairie surroundings. After that, I used the mud of the bottom and Ambiance Aerosol for the flying, smoother mud. On this picture each half is actual.”
A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Right here’s a 4-minute behind-the-scenes video displaying how every of the images was shot with sensible results:
Yow will discover extra of Lampert’s work on his Instagram.
