On Stranger Tides Mermaid Tail

[Prince Calypso]

ok so i think i posted something like this on the last forum but idgaf so im gonna do it again lol:lol:
this is my mermaid tail
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=294382957287075&set=a.267815073277197.63289.100001461182595&type=1&theater

my intention to si do a scale patern like mermaid Kiara and add fins along the sides.
I'm aiming for something that will resemble the mermaid tails from POTC On Stranger Tides... hopefully.
there is just one problem. i have no clue where to start or what to do.
if any one can help me i would really appreciated it.
sketches, designs, sewing and fabric ideas. anything would be great

Calypso

[AniaR]

you know what bugged me about that movie? what happened to her and the guy after they swam underwater? The movie just didn't show anything else about them! Did he drown? Did she help him escape? I have nooo idea.

good luck on your tail making journey :D

[Nate Walis]

you know what bugged me about that movie? what happened to her and the guy after they swam underwater? The movie just didn't show anything else about them! Did he drown? Did she help him escape? I have nooo idea.

good luck on your tail making journey :D

I'm working my way towards reading the book after having had a good time reading other novels by Tim Powers and after having seen the film and trying to work out how you'd fit Jack Sparrow into one of his novels, I came to the conclusion that the guy who falls for the mermaid must have been a far more important character in the book than in the film.

I remember being surprised by the way that he seemed to be a background character at the start and then oddly started to be more central to the plot while at the same time being pushed out of the way of Johnny Depp's swaggering.

Perhaps the book has far more to say about the fate of the mermaid and her protector than the film could include?

[ShyMer]

So after doing a quick image search I see that the scales are shorter and wider.
http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/H/Y/X/pirates-stranger-tides-syrena-poster.jpg
If you wanted to make them look textured and shimmery you could possibly use a finer point brush to dab more intense and whiter color on top of a darker base color. Blue should be pretty easy to pull it off with :)

Have you looked up any of the other threads on painting a tail? There are a lot of good tips you'll wanna use, such as stuffing your tail with something so that the material is stretched out and you won't end up with crackly paint when you put it on.
One thing you could maybe do if it works for you- I've not done it myself so I can't particularly vouch for it, though I've been eyeing it- is to do a screen printing/stencil approach. You'd take an embroidery hoop and put something like organza or some sort of mesh fabric on it. Trace or draw your scale design on it, trying to keep each scale the same so that it matches up, then put white glue anywhere you would not want paint to go through, such as the outline.
When the glue is dry, you'd use it as a stencil, applying your paint on top so it goes through.
The main advantage to using this technique would be that you'd get consistency. It might also be messier though, depending how the paint squished through your stencil. If it were me though, I'd do a test swatch first, using the stencil to make a base layer of color and putting more layers of color on top to define the scales.

Anyway it's just one way to do it.

There's also this (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?577-Archive-quot-Scale-Painting-Video-and-Quick-Tail-Preview-quot)method, using a piece of plastic to do one scale at a time, and maybe look at these (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?757-NEW-Painted-scales!!!!-I-m-LOVING-it!!!!-D)swatches. They're lovely:)

[Alveric]

@ AniaR At one point in the movie (I can't remember where, I guess I'll have to see it again), someone remarks that if a man is kissed by a mermaid who loves him, he can no longer drown. If you have the movie see if you can find it.

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[Mermaid Saphira]

Did you get your blue tail from The2tail?? I think I have the same one! :lol:

Anyway...For long side fins you should try similar colored mesh! Good luck!

[Mermaid Hamant]

you know what bugged me about that movie? what happened to her and the guy after they swam underwater? The movie just didn't show anything else about them! Did he drown? Did she help him escape? I have nooo idea.

good luck on your tail making journey :D

In the movie, it is stated that if a man is kissed by a mermaid, it protects him from drowning. She kissed him before pulling him under which meant that he wouldn't drown. They probably swam back to the sea to live together. :)

[Gem Stone]

Tht bugged me too. Ill try to find and read the book as well

[Mermaid Star]

I an sure all of that was left open for the next movie! More mermaids!

[Aquatarian]

I actually did some research on the tails in this movie and how the SFX artists designed them. They actually have a total of 5 fins all around the tail: the side fins that go from the waist to the end on the left and right sides (2), a heel fin (1), and a set of double fins that go along where the "shins" would be on the front side of the tail (2).


http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb360/anemone93/PoTC-On-Stranger-Tides-202.jpg
In this picture (a screencap from the attack scene) you can see the heel fin that starts at around the back of the knee and goes down towards the fluke. You can also see the more prominent side fins, and you can barely see a hint of the shin fins on the underside of the tail.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb360/anemone93/pirates4_003557.jpg
In this screencap, you can see a better side view of the tail. You can see the shape of the heel fin better and the same goes for the shin fins on the underside.
And last one...
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb360/anemone93/pirates4_004107.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb360/anemone93/pirates4_004113.jpg
Here is when Syrena is being kept in the small tank of water, she turns and moves around showing different parts of her tail. At this moment in the movie she shows the front side of her tail showing the two shin fins that run parallel to each other in the pictures above.

I just wanted to give you these as a reference in case you wanted to do a super detailed version of the 'Stranger Tides' tails. :)

And just on a side note, once you know where all the fins and stuff are on the mermaids, you start to notice them in other scenes like when Syrena is swimming through the mermaid pools and saves Philip. I know from watching the movie like a million times. Just a little obsessed here. Don't judge. haha.

[Prince Calypso]

thats was super helpfule, i'd been looking for tail refrences all day so thanks. now all i need is a good sketch of what it should all look like

[koiboi]

i absolutely loved the tails from POTC they're more fish-like- i cant wait to see what you come up with !

[New York Mermaid]

With a little lighting change you can see what disney did for the mermaid school..
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j410/MermadLanai/pirates4-02_mermaid-school-1.jpg

[Prince Calypso]

With a little lighting change you can see what disney did for the mermaid school..
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j410/MermadLanai/pirates4-02_mermaid-school-1.jpg
that is epic!!!

[New York Mermaid]

it kind of reminds me of ariels tail with a longer fluke and a long dorsal

[jukumerboii]

i can't wait to see how this will turn out!!

[Aquatarian]

I've decided to do a similar thing here, as I have done with the thread talking about the mers from Harry Potter. :P More concept art weee! lol Of course I don't own them. Just sharing what I've found whilst on my journey through the internet.

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Give me a heads up if anyone wants more. :)

[Melbourne Mermaid]

Also hoping to create a tail just like the OST, which is quite difficult considering they where cgi'd. Any reference pics and screenshots of the tails would be appreciated <3 hoping to start it in January and have it done in april

[Mermaid Saphira]

^ I dream of making a similar tail as well, but then again...who isn't?! lol

[Usagi]

Also hoping to create a tail just like the OST, which is quite difficult considering they where cgi'd. Any reference pics and screenshots of the tails would be appreciated <3 hoping to start it in January and have it done in april
Should I feel lame for not knowing what OST is? Lol

[Mermaid Celissa]

My guess is Original Syrena Tail?

[Ayla of Duluth]

On stranger tides.

[Joy&RaptorsUnrestrained!]

I keep hoping against hope that Phillip becomes a merman... we know that Syrena is different from the other mermaids in some fashion, and that she was drawn to help Phillip the same way he was drawn to care for her. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[azaiya]

I keep hoping against hope that Phillip becomes a merman... we know that Syrena is different from the other mermaids in some fashion, and that she was drawn to help Phillip the same way he was drawn to care for her. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I think that'd be a nice ending to their story too. Maybe their children begin a new race of gentler mer.

[Melbourne Mermaid]

On Stranger Tides is right :)

Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush have said previously they're good to sign on for another Pirates of the Caribbean movie, but no script or date yet. I'm hoping they write and start filming next year.

I really liked the whole mermaid story in it, but felt there wasn't enough of it. Especially not enough for me to be sold on there love.
Felt a little like they skimmed over that part and put more focus on Blackbeards zombie-Pirates. One superneatural species at a time guys.

Hoping th mermaids will be a major focus part of the next one

[Aquatarian]

Ask and yea shall receive...

screencaps for an underwater 'mermaid hair' test (you can see each fin here):
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Concept of Syrena falling from broken water tank in the jungle:
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Progress images of Syrena in the tank detail added on in each additional image (you can see the shape and color of the tail, and more detail of the side and shin fins):
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Also keep in mind I did a special post on the fins and their placement along the tail (post #10 on this thread). :)

[Aquatarian]

Also here's a gif I made of one of the swimming mermaid models too. :)

http://25.media.tumblr.com/afbd459ac3b1081bae335322a3bf23f3/tumblr_mfnft0PFrO1qhklbko1_500.gif
Notice how she swims pretty much like a normal person doing a dolphin kick, until you get to the knees. lol Then it's like rubber. Cool to watch tho. Enjoy! :)

[lasserine]

Thank you for posting these.

Have any more of the silicone dead on the beach mermaid?

What programs did you use to make the scenes?

[Mermaid Dottie]

I can tell you right now, you want to order a custom monofin from Mermaid Victoria (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaid-Victoria-Osborn/156357514441184).
She recently designed a monofin that is the same shape as the ost mers.
see?
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[Aquatarian]

Thank you for posting these.

Have any more of the silicone dead on the beach mermaid?

What programs did you use to make the scenes?

For sure! Here ya go!

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And I only made the gif of the swimming mermaid from stills of the actual thing. But everything I've posted so far has either been stills from the movie or different parts of the special features from the movie. I have not made anything. All the pictures in my previous posts are official preproduction stills, screencaps, or photos of the movie set. :)


I can tell you right now, you want to order a custom monofin from Mermaid Victoria (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaid-Victoria-Osborn/156357514441184).
She recently designed a monofin that is the same shape as the ost mers.



WHAT?! I didn't know she was still making them!

[Mermaid Saphira]

^ Yes! Mermaid Vicky is still making them! You should swim over to her facebook page and check it out, it looks great! And that silicon dead mermaid is very neat

[Prince Calypso]

OMG AQUATARIAN you fucking rule!!!! I haven't check on this thread in a while and you just gave me everything i had been looking for when i started wanting a tail like this. I've already got my tail from fishbuts but now i am thinking about canceling the design for the new tail i was gonna order in place of one based souly on everything you just posted. YOU FUCKING ROCK!!!!!

[tempest.mermaid.designs]

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This is a POTC Stranger Tides inspired monofin. I have spent 5 years experimenting and perfecting these monofins. Check out the descriptions and

WATCH THE VIDEOS to see the monofin demonstration-links below!


ETSY DESCRIPTION:

Each and every Custom Mermaid Fin is hand made. The fin itself is constructed of a flexible, durable plastic material that retains its shape and flexibility. The boots are covered with black neoprene (wetsuit material) to hide their shape from being seen under the mermaid tail outfit. The fin is also resistant to pool chemicals, as well as sea water. It provides excellent propulsion, while achieving the aesthetics that are essential for a realistic a mermaid tail.

My YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/vickylynne

POTC Sirena mermaid monofin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdZ1-4VDBTA&list=UUvIKJKllv9f1yZQ_cLse9NA

ETSY PAGE
-Sirena monofin
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomMonofins

[tempest.mermaid.designs]

I'm now selling these "Sirena" styled Custom Monofins (you can tell where I got the inspiration for the fin's design & name :) thanks POTC!) Follow my ETSY page, where I sell the monofins: ETSY: CustomMonofins https://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomMonofins


Each, and every Mermaid Fin is custom ordered by you, the client, to fill your specific needs.

So what makes these mermaid fins so special?

Unlike other commercial “monofins” on the market that are used for competitive swimming or form training; these Custom Mermaid Fins have been specifically developed to achieve the look and feel of a mermaid tail.

Each and every Custom Mermaid Fin is hand made. The fin itself is constructed of a flexible, durable plastic material that retains its shape and flexibility. The boots are covered with black neoprene (wetsuit material) to hide their shape from being seen under the mermaid tail outfit. The fin is also resistant to pool chemicals, as well as sea water. It provides excellent propulsion, while achieving the aesthetics that are essential for a realistic a mermaid tail.
You're currently looking at the Sirena design.

The Sirena Mermaid Fin features elongated flukes and scalloped inner edges. It has been designed to act as an extension of your body.

This mermaid fin measures approximately 27 inches wide, by 32 inches tall.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdZ1-4VDBTA

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[Angeelo]

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Syrena's Fluke
And the other Mermaids' Fluke
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It seems that Syrena's Fluke has a slight difference than the Flukes of the other Mermaids like the evil mermaids... LOL!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I always thought Syrena was the mermaid queen and she took him so that she could have a human minion. Or Mermaid Queen and her living dinner, just like vampires that keep slaves to feed on.

Or breed human merfish to live on land and capture humans to bring them down to the colony to feed.

[Ashton]

For sure! Here ya go!

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And I only made the gif of the swimming mermaid from stills of the actual thing. But everything I've posted so far has either been stills from the movie or different parts of the special features from the movie. I have not made anything. All the pictures in my previous posts are official preproduction stills, screencaps, or photos of the movie set. :)




WHAT?! I didn't know she was still making them!


Not to be rude, but when I first saw those images I thought her hair was made out of giant Linguine Noodles.... hahaha

[Meghara July]

Found this thread through google images while looking up reference photos for a Syrena tail of my own. I'm hoping to make it over the summer. Did anyone have any success creating theirs?

[Khaleesi Daenerys]

I've decided to do a similar thing here, as I have done with the thread talking about the mers from Harry Potter. :P More concept art weee! lol Of course I don't own them. Just sharing what I've found whilst on my journey through the internet.

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Give me a heads up if anyone wants more. :)
Im gonna have nightmares for a week. It cannot be unseen.
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[Jonny]

Oh god after seeing this thread I really want to have one, guess its going to be a fun summer!

[Mary Marine]

After watching On Stranger Tides I was pissed as hell that the after credits scene wasn't Syrena and merman Phillip.

[Meghara July]

After watching On Stranger Tides I was pissed as hell that the after credits scene wasn't Syrena and merman Phillip.

Me too! That would have been a much better choice, honestly.

[SirenAngel]

Yeah I hated the way that whole romance ended :I

[TritonsGuard]

Me too. I'd have loved to see that.

[Meghara July]

Right? And it seems both Astrid and Sam are game for another, but they weren't included in the fifth movie. (As far as I know. I would be very happy to be wrong, lol. They were my two favorites in OST! :])

[MerlingLNereus206]

This is SO WILDLY HELPFUL!