0:00talking head introduction The scene features Jack Brown, a young adult male, delivering a talking head segment. He is positioned centrally in a medium shot, looking directly into the camera with a calm and engaging expression. Behind him is a brightly lit, elaborate miniature dollhouse set with multiple floors. The top floor is blue, the middle floor is red with a large bed, and the bottom floor is a detailed kitchen. Various miniature figures, including a teddy bear in a red hat, are visible within and around the dollhouse. The background is a white sheet with abstract light blue and black shapes. Studio lighting casts a warm glow on the scene. A text overlay reads: 'I'm Jack Brown And I'm on set here at the Ami Holidays capsule collection.'
0:00behind the scenes studio glimpse This shot offers a brief, handheld glimpse behind the scenes. It starts with a side view of a person wearing a camouflage baseball cap, partially obscuring their face, with a bright studio light fixture dominating the background, creating a strong lens flare. The camera then quickly pans across a cluttered studio environment, revealing various production equipment, dark backdrops, and red and pink colored panels. The overall lighting is functional studio lighting, with bright, focused lights contrasted against darker, unfinished areas of the set. The text overlay from the previous scene continues to be displayed.
0:03miniature prop detail A close-up shot focuses on a human hand carefully manipulating miniature props on a vibrant red, carpeted surface. A small, white, highly detailed miniature door stands open on the right, revealing a glimpse of an interior. In the foreground, a tiny white rabbit figure sits inside an open, dark, velvet-lined miniature case, resembling a violin case. The hand is placing or adjusting small paper-like items around the case. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the intricate details of the miniature elements. The text overlay from the previous scenes is still present.
0:04dollhouse wide shot This wide shot showcases the entire miniature dollhouse set, revealing its three-story structure. The top floor features a blue sloped roof, the middle floor is a red bedroom, and the bottom floor is a detailed kitchen. The dollhouse sits on a table draped with a black and white striped fabric. To the left, a knitted teddy bear figure in a red hat is prominently featured, sitting on the striped fabric. The background is a white studio sheet with 'ami alexandre mattiussi' branding, lit by soft, diffused lighting, creating a magical atmosphere. The text overlay remains on screen.
0:06creator interacting with dollhouse The scene shows Jack Brown from a medium-wide shot, viewed from behind, as he leans over and interacts with the dollhouse set. He is focused on adjusting elements within the miniature rooms. The full scale of the studio setup is more apparent, with lighting equipment and the white branded backdrop visible. The dollhouse remains the central focus, and the black and white striped fabric is still draped over the table it rests on. The text overlay is present, providing context for Jack's actions.
0:10dollhouse design sketch An overhead, close-up shot of a hand-drawn sketch, rendered in black ink on white paper. The sketch depicts a detailed, cross-section view of a multi-story dollhouse, similar in structure to the physical one shown. It includes intricate interior details and playful elements like stars and hearts. The 'ami alexandre mattiussi' logo is also drawn at the top of the sketch. The background appears to be a flat, light-colored surface, possibly a workbench. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the line work of the drawing. A text overlay shows the speaker's narration.
0:12miniature construction cutting assembly This dynamic sequence of close-up shots shows hands actively involved in the construction of the dollhouse. It begins with a person in black gloves using a small green power tool, likely a jigsaw, to cut a curved shape from a piece of light-colored wood. The workbench beneath is covered in colorful paint splatters. This transitions to the same gloved hands meticulously assembling two pieces of wood, joining them at a right angle to form a corner of a miniature structure. The lighting is practical, illuminating the work area, and the focus is sharp on the precise movements of the hands and tools. The text overlay describes the handmade nature of the work.
0:17miniature staircase assembly A close-up shot focuses on a pair of hands carefully assembling a miniature wooden staircase. Each step is individually placed onto a larger wooden support, and tiny wooden dowels are inserted to form the banisters. The hands are precise and deliberate, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship involved. The background is a blurred workshop setting with wooden walls and electrical outlets, suggesting an authentic creative environment. The lighting is bright and focused on the hands and the miniature staircase. The text overlay continues the narration about tactile creation.
0:19workshop miniature painting A wide shot shows Jack Brown in a workshop setting, actively spray-painting miniature set pieces that are arranged on a large, cluttered workbench. He holds a spray can and aims it at various small, grey-primed objects. The workshop appears industrial, with high ceilings, exposed piping, and shelves filled with supplies in the background. The lighting is overhead and practical for a workspace. Another person is briefly visible working at a different section of the bench. The text overlay speaks about tactile ways to create work.
0:21creators adjusting dollhouse puppets An over-the-shoulder shot, looking into the miniature dollhouse, shows two individuals meticulously adjusting puppet figures within the set. The person in the foreground, seen from behind, wears a red beanie and a yellow knitted sweater, partially obscuring their face. Jack Brown is to their right, leaning in from the side, also interacting with the dolls. The lighting within the dollhouse rooms is warm and inviting, highlighting the tiny furniture and details. The background shows the white studio sheet. The text overlay describes the project as a 'dream job'.
0:22creators observing dollhouse with rig This wide shot captures Jack Brown and another individual observing the dollhouse set, revealing more of the studio environment and a large camera rig. Jack Brown, on the left, wears a black puffer jacket. The other person, on the right, wears a dark vest over a hoodie and distinctive yellow pants patterned with sunflowers. Behind them, a massive motion control camera arm with a camera attached extends over the dollhouse, hinting at complex filming techniques. The background features the white branded studio sheet, lit with cool blue and warm orange lights, creating a high-contrast atmosphere. The text overlay continues the 'dream job' narrative.
0:26talking head puppet credit Jack Brown returns to the central medium shot, directly addressing the camera. He is in the same position and attire as the initial scene, with the elaborate dollhouse set behind him. He speaks calmly, gesturing with his hands. The lighting and background elements remain consistent with the first talking head segments. The text overlay informs viewers about the puppet creator, 'Adeena Grubb,' and the design inspiration.
0:30puppet and paper prop A close-up shot focuses on a female puppet figure, approximately 4-5 inches tall, standing in what appears to be a miniature room. She has dark brown skin and dark hair styled into buns, wearing a intricate cream, red, and brown patterned knitted sweater and blue jeans. A human hand holds a small paper cutout, featuring black and white stripes, up to the puppet, as if presenting it or integrating it into the scene. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the puppet's detailed features and clothing. The text overlay from the previous scene persists.
0:31miniature kitchen puppet detail A close-up shot of a male puppet figure standing within a highly detailed miniature kitchen. The puppet has light brown skin and light brown hair, wearing a blue and beige striped knitted long-sleeved shirt and beige corduroy pants. The kitchen background features meticulously tiled walls with a brown and beige checkerboard pattern, miniature copper pots and utensils hanging above a range, and a small black kettle on the stovetop. The wooden cabinets and countertops are also visible, adding to the realism. The lighting is warm and consistent, emphasizing the handmade details. The text overlay referring to the puppet creator continues.
0:33talking head dollhouse creation Jack Brown is once again featured in a medium shot, speaking directly to the camera with a confident expression. He gestures with his right hand towards the dollhouse behind him, emphasizing its construction. The dollhouse set, with its multi-colored rooms and miniature props, provides a detailed backdrop. The studio lighting casts a warm glow, and the white branded backdrop is visible. The text overlay indicates that the house was made 'in-house' at 'Second Home Studios,' providing production context.
0:34miniature drill detail A close-up shot focuses on a human hand holding a yellow and black DeWalt power drill. The drill is actively being used on the miniature tiled floor of the dollhouse kitchen, creating a small hole. A knitted teddy bear figure, wearing a red hat and white sweater, is visible in the foreground, out of focus. The tiled floor and the miniature furniture details are sharp in focus, showcasing the intricate construction. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the action. The text overlay from the previous scene continues to provide context about the studio.
0:36miniature wiring detail An extreme close-up shot from an upward angle shows a human hand meticulously working with tiny wires in the ceiling of the miniature dollhouse. The red wall of the room is visible as the background. The hand uses a small tool, possibly tweezers, to connect or adjust the fine wires, indicating the intricate electrical work required for the miniature lighting or mechanics. The lighting is direct, casting subtle shadows and emphasizing the small scale of the components. The text overlay persists, referencing 'Second Home Studios'.
0:37miniature brick painting An overhead, close-up shot focuses on a pair of hands applying a white substance, likely paint or grout, to a miniature brick wall structure. The hands use a small, flat wooden stick or tool to meticulously spread the material into the grooves between the tiny bricks, creating a realistic texture. The background is a green cutting mat, indicating a craft or workshop setting, with a cotton swab and another tool nearby. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the detailed work. The text overlay announces that 'Everything is handmade, hand-painted and very, very small.'
0:39miniature furniture painting A very tight close-up shot shows a human hand using a small paintbrush to carefully paint tiny blue spherical knobs on a miniature dresser. The dresser is light blue, and the paint is being applied with extreme precision to each small detail. The background is slightly blurred, indicating a workbench or craft table. The lighting is bright and focused, emphasizing the intricate painting task. The text overlay repeats the message about the handmade and hand-painted nature of the items.
0:40miniature kitchen interior A close-up shot provides a detailed view of the miniature kitchen interior, seen from a low angle, just above a miniature wooden chair. The focus is on the back wall of the kitchen, which features a brown and beige tiled backsplash, complete with tiny copper utensils hanging above a miniature stovetop and hood. A black kettle and other small kitchen items are also visible. The countertops are beige, and the walls are a warm brown. The lighting is soft and even, creating a cozy and realistic miniature environment. The text overlay describes the elements as handmade and small.
0:43puppet manipulation in bedroom A close-up shot looks into the red bedroom of the dollhouse, where a human hand is carefully manipulating a red blanket draped over a miniature bed. Another small, dark-skinned female puppet, wearing a beige and red sweater and blue jeans, is visible sitting on the bed. A second, light-skinned male puppet is also partially visible behind her. The red walls and a simple drawing of a house with a heart on the wall create a whimsical backdrop. The lighting within the room is bright, highlighting the activity. The text overlay begins to describe the detailed animation process.
0:47puppet hair adjustment extreme close up An extreme close-up shot focuses on human hands meticulously adjusting the brown, curly 'hair' of a puppet figure. The fingers gently pick at and separate individual strands or textures, emphasizing the extreme detail involved in preparing the puppets for animation. The background appears to be a light-colored, possibly tiled, miniature floor. The lighting is very bright and directed, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the texture of the puppet's hair and the hands. The text overlay explains the importance of small details like hair for animation.
0:49puppet placement at table A close-up shot shows human hands positioning two puppet figures at a miniature dining table in the kitchen set. The female puppet (dark skin, patterned sweater) is already seated, and the male puppet (light skin, striped sweater) is being gently moved into place by the hands. The miniature table is covered with a white cloth and set with tiny white cups. The background reveals the detailed kitchen cabinets. The lighting is bright and focused on the hands and puppets. The text overlay continues the narration about fabric movement and character adjustments.
0:52puppet with window prop adjustment A close-up shot focuses on a female puppet figure, with dark brown skin and hair, wearing a patterned knitted sweater. She is positioned looking out of a miniature window, which is adorned with black and white striped curtain-like elements. A human hand is making a final adjustment to a small, striped paper prop in front of the puppet. The background is a plain brown wall, enhancing the focus on the puppet and the window detail. The lighting is bright and highlights the textures of the puppet and props. The text overlay discusses adjustments to the 'little characters.'
0:55talking head animation details Jack Brown is once again in a medium shot, speaking directly to the camera with a confident expression. He uses hand gestures to emphasize his points about the animation process. The elaborate dollhouse set serves as a colorful and detailed backdrop, with the studio lighting creating a warm and engaging atmosphere. The white branded backdrop is visible behind the dollhouse. The text overlay transitions to discuss the frame rate of the animation, 'It is shot on 12 frames per second, so it's a lot of frames a second.'
0:57puppet manipulation overhead An overhead, close-up shot shows human hands manipulating a puppet figure on a light blue floor. The puppet, wearing a red and cream sweater and blue pants, is in a crawling or kneeling position next to a miniature brown bed or sleeping bag. A pair of black tweezers and a small piece of paper with a drawing are visible on the blue surface. The lighting is bright and even, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the intricate details of the puppet and props. The text overlay describes the frame rate of the animation.
0:59screen recording animation preview This is a screen recording of a digital video editing interface, showing a preview of the stop-motion animation. The first part (00:59.800-01:01.800) shows two puppet figures (a female and a male) positioned on the red bed in the dollhouse bedroom. The interface displays timecode and aspect ratio (4:5). The second part (01:01.800-01:03.900) shows an extreme close-up of a puppet's face, wearing miniature blue binoculars with bright green lenses. The digital interface elements, including playback controls and frame rate (25 fps), are visible around the animation preview. The lighting of the animation itself is warm and consistent, matching the physical set. The text overlay describes the frame rate of the stop-motion animation.
1:41screen recording animation preview 2 This is a screen recording of a digital video editing interface, showing a preview of the stop-motion animation. The animation shows an extreme close-up of a puppet's face, wearing miniature blue binoculars with bright green lenses. The digital interface elements, including playback controls and frame rate (25 fps), are visible around the animation preview. The lighting of the animation itself is warm and consistent, matching the physical set. The text overlay describes the frame rate of the stop-motion animation.
1:43animated puppet entering door An animated stop-motion shot shows a male puppet figure walking through a miniature white door. The puppet, wearing a blue and beige striped sweater and beige pants, emerges from a hallway into a room. The hallway has red carpet and plain white walls, while the room beyond the door is a vibrant red. A small, white miniature coat rack is visible in the hallway. The lighting is soft and consistent within the miniature world, creating a charming, contained scene. The text overlay describes the intention to keep the set contained.
1:45animated puppet walking into red room The animated male puppet from the previous scene continues its walk, entering further into the vibrant red miniature bedroom. The camera slowly dollies to the left, following the puppet's movement, revealing more of the room. A large red blanket covers a miniature bed, and a small, dark-skinned female puppet lies on a pink pillow nearby. On the red wall, a simple drawing of a house with a heart and stars is visible. The lighting is warm and diffused, creating a cozy and imaginative atmosphere within the miniature setting. The text overlay explains the containment and movability of the set.
1:49talking head removable set pieces Jack Brown appears again in a medium shot, speaking directly to the camera with a confident and engaging expression. He gestures with his hands, indicating the 'removable' nature of the set pieces. The dollhouse, with its distinct red and blue floors and miniature elements, remains as the colorful background. The studio lighting provides a warm and consistent illumination, and the branded white backdrop is visible. The text overlay, 'So everything is kind of removable,' supports his narration.
1:53behind the scenes motion control rig 1 A wide shot from behind the dollhouse set, slowly panning right, reveals a significant portion of the motion control camera rig. The dollhouse is visible on the left, but the focus shifts to the large, mechanical arm of the camera system. The camera itself is mounted on a circular gimbal, pointing towards the set. Studio lights and dark background elements are visible in the distance. The lighting is a mix of ambient studio light and focused practicals. The text overlay introduces the 'massive motion control capture' system.
1:56behind the scenes motion control rig 2 This wide shot continues the pan to the right, showing more of the expansive studio setup. The motion control camera rig, a complex assembly of mechanical parts, is prominently featured, with its camera pointed towards the unseen dollhouse. Bright studio lights on stands illuminate the scene, creating stark highlights and shadows. White fabric backdrops and additional equipment are visible in the background. The lighting is professional studio illumination. The text overlay describes the motion control system as what they use to film.
1:59talking head pull out move Jack Brown is back in the medium shot, talking directly to the camera with his usual confident and friendly demeanor. He uses his hands to demonstrate a 'pull out move,' as if revealing something grand. The dollhouse set serves as the colorful backdrop, emphasizing the miniature world he is discussing. The studio lighting provides a warm, consistent glow, and the branded white backdrop is visible. The text overlay clarifies that the motion control system is used to film 'the big pull out move that reveals the whole house.'
2:01animated kitchen scene An animated stop-motion shot shows a lively scene in the miniature kitchen. A male puppet, wearing a blue and beige striped sweater, stands at a small dining table holding a white mug. Two other puppets, a female and a child-like figure, are seated at the table. The table is set with a white tablecloth and miniature cups. The highly detailed kitchen background includes tiled walls, miniature copper utensils, and cabinets. The lighting is warm and inviting, creating a charming, domestic miniature scene. The text overlay refers to the 'pull out move' and 'whole house' reveal.
2:04animated dollhouse reveal two floors The camera executes a smooth dolly out, pulling back from the miniature kitchen scene to reveal the floor above it. The bottom floor is the warm kitchen with the animated puppets, while the middle floor is the red bedroom with a large red blanket on the bed and the house sketch on the wall. This shot showcases the verticality and depth of the dollhouse. The lighting remains consistent, creating a cohesive miniature world. The text overlay describes the depth and magical feeling of the set.
2:06animated dollhouse reveal full house The camera continues its dolly out, now revealing the entire three-story dollhouse structure in its full glory. The animated kitchen is on the bottom, the red bedroom in the middle, and the blue attic room with a tiny figure is at the top. The white studio backdrop with the 'ami alexandre mattiussi' logo and abstract shapes is clearly visible, framing the miniature world. The overall lighting is consistent and atmospheric, emphasizing the 'magical world feeling.' The shot ends with a focus on the entire dollhouse, beautifully presented. The text overlay finishes the statement about the magical world feeling.