HoopsAndDinoMan posts
Primordial Resurgence Origins Book Review
By special request from Philip Fico, a review of his dinosaur scifi book.MUSIC:0:00 - 5:59 = Prehistoric Park - Daniel Pemberton6:00 - 7:49 = Jurassic Park - John WilliamsBuy Primordial Resurgence Origins: amazon.com/dp/1637640765/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_S40ZVFSS1KXWKDNWAHY0Philip Fico's Instagram: h...
Top 10 Lightsaber YouTube Videos
A celebration of a particular niche of YouTube that I grew up with.Videos used: Art of the Saber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-NfebaWRjMBums With Lightsabers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ID3BP2ibZMDuel of the Schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoDQzr042ewFunny Lightsaber Commercial http...
Pteranodon Read Along - Full Audio Cassette
Another in the Rourke Dinosaur Library, one of my favorite book series from my childhood. Credit for the book goes to David White; credit for the illustrations goes to Doreen Edwards.MUSIC: Symphony Number 2 - Gustav Mahler
T. rex Claymation Tutorial
At long last, I have completed the most popular dinosaur of them all. Thank you all for your patience, there were a lot of technical difficulties that slowed me down.MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Tyrannosaurus rex
Just before dawn, the aftermath of a violent battle between two Triceratops attracts the attention of a hungry carnivore.MUSIC: Symphonie Fantastique - Hector Berlioz
Deinosuchus Read Along Full Audio Cassette
My next audio read along in the Rourke Dinosaur series. Credit for the book goes to David White; credit for the illustrations goes to Pam Mara.MUSIC: Symphony Number 2 - Gustav Mahler
Pterodactyl Claymation Tutorial
This puppet was quite a long time in the making. Thank you all for your patience.MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Pterodactylus antiquus
On the coast of a Jurassic sea, countless Pterodactyls search for food...MUSIC: Die Moldau - Bedřich Smetana
Dinosaur Dream Read Along - Full Audio Cassette
This was one of my favorite books when I was a little kid; I definitely wanted to make a read along-style video about this one. Credit for Dinosaur Dream (both writing and illustrations) goes to Dennis Nolan.MUSIC: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 - Sergei Prokofiev
Sabertooth Tiger Claymation Tutorial
Sorry this one took so long; hopefully it was worth the wait.MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Smilodon populair
On a calm day in prehistoric South America, a female Smilodon lies in the grass, preparing to give birth. MUSIC: Tod und Verklärung, Op.24 - Richard Strauss
Pachycephalosaurus Read Along - Full Audio Cassette
The Rourke collection of dinosaur books was always a favorite of mine when I was young, so I definitely wanted to include them for my read along series. More of these to come soon! Credit for the book goes to Frances Swann; credit for the illustrations goes to Pam Mara.MUSIC: Symphony Number 2 - Gus...
Dodo Claymation Tutorial
My first attempt at creating a puppet with feathers. Hope you enjoy!MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Raphus cucullatus
Plagued by parasites, a female dodo cleans her feathers every way that she can.MUSIC: Cello Concerto in D major - Mstislav Rostropovich
YouTube Toy Videos - What it Used to Mean
A video I've been wanting to make for a long time, analyzing the old toy video community from the days of classic YouTube that most people don't know existed.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28xvwMmgZPN2cvM8we1uTjWuHuC-DHHV MUSIC:0:47 - 2:06 = Youtube Wh0re Pewdiepie Song Synthesia Pi...
Last of the Dinosaurs Read Along - Full Audio Cassette
Another video in the style of old read along cassette tapes using another one of my favorite vintage dinosaur books. Credit for Last of the Dinosaurs goes to author David Eldridge and illustrator Norman Nodel.MUSIC: The Isle of the Dead, Symphonic poem Op. 29 - Sergei Rachmaninoff
Brontosaurus Claymation Tutorial
I decided to take a few more creative risks/liberties with this model than usual. Let me know what you think of it! Also, this is my first video using a Blue Yeti microphone with a foam cover instead of the Snowball I was using before. Hopefully the audio quality is noticeably better. Next episode w...
Brontosaurus excelsus
In the middle of the dry season, a Brontosaurus thunders across the land in search of her herd.MUSIC: Jupiter - Gustav Holst
The Allure of Modern Dinosaur Artwork
Time to balance things out by by detailing why I love the dinosaur art of the modern age, even though I still appreciate the classic vintage stuff as well.A very special thanks to the artists used in this video (I would highly recommend checking them out):Raven AmosJohn ConwayBrian EnghC. M. Kosemen...
The Last Dinosaur Read Along - Full Audio Cassette
I decided to experiment with a new kind of video, made in the style of an old cassette tape you'd find included with a children's book. Credit for The Last Dinosaur goes to Jim Murphy, with illustrations by Mark Alan Weatherby. I only take credit for the narration and editing. I highly recom...
Stegosaurus Claymation Tutorial
My third and probably most advanced clay model. Thanks for all the requests for prehistoric creatures you've been sending me; keep them coming!MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Stegosaurus stenops
On a hot summer day in the Jurassic, a female Stegosaurus is pestered by insects, until she finds a solution.MUSIC: Symphony Number 3 In F Op. 90 - Johannes Brahms
Another Dinosaur Story commentary
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Woolly Mammoth Claymation Tutorial
My apologies for a lot of the shots for being out of focus, but anyways, here's how I made the woolly mammoth from my stop-motion video. Send me your suggestions for what prehistoric creatures to do next!MUSIC: It's Cool - SmartSound
Mammuthus primigenius
On a dry autumn day in the Pleistocene, a lone woolly mammoth forages for food, unaware that danger is brewing.MUSIC: Scythian Suite, Op. 20 - Sergei Prokofiev
Triceratops Claymation Tutorial
My first attempt at a claymation tutorial; I plan on making more of these for other dinosaurs/creatures in the future. Send me your requests! If there are any inaccuracies, please let me know in the comments, as I want my models to be as scientifically accurate as possible.MUSIC: It's Cool - Sma...
Triceratops horridus
Deep in a Cretaceous forest, a young Triceratops puts his horns to use...MUSIC:Venus - Gustav Holst
The Allure of Vintage Dinosaur Artwork
Sorry this one took so long; I spent a lot of time tracking down as many old books and movies as I could to really study them and make this video.MUSIC:0:00 - 0:40 = Dinosaur! (mini-series) - Gerhard Heinz0:41 - 1:10 = The Rite of Spring - Igor Stravinsky1:11 - 2:04 = The Great Dinosaur Hunt - Jack ...
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom movie review
Fair warning: I liked this movie. Don't hate me.
A Dinosaur Story commentary
In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of A Dinosaur Story, I give you a feature-length commentary by me and my bro, recapping the experience of making the film and answering your questions.My inspiration:https://www.youtube.com/user/Figurmationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghOTi...https://www....





























