Filmmaking - how to create different sound effects
Added on: 11 Oct 2007
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Description: Learn how to create different sound (more...) effects like "Hudson Sprayer," fake heads, blood cannons, muzzle flares, prop weapons, bone breaking, free sound effects, subliminal messages, samurai armor ... and probably more in this video. (less)
Views: 128
Comments: 1
Duration: 04:56
Filmmaking - how to use green screen
Added on: 23 Oct 2007
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Description: Learn how to use green screen in this (more...) video. Steve shows us all the do's and don'ts of green screening (or blue screening), including lighting and editing tips. (less)
Filmmaking - how to add instant drama to your scenes
Added on: 11 Oct 2007
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Description: Learn How to add instant drama to your (more...) scenes. Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks in this video. (less)
Podcast - how a podcast works.
Added on: 11 Oct 2007
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Description: Learn how a podcast works in this video. (more...) This inaugural program uses a basic diagram to illustrate how simply a podcast works. For more info visit http://podgrunt.com. (less)
Filmmaking - how to get In-camera disappearing effect
Added on: 15 Nov 2007
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Description: Learn how to use $18 cam for dream (more...) sequences and more in this video. And then a lesson on in-camera disappearing from Mini-Mogul Ethan of RedHandedFilms from our very own Alan K. (less)
Views: 94
Comments: 2
Duration: 04:03
Backyard FX 3: How to make a Giant Sandwich
Added on: 17 Nov 2007
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Description: How to make a giant sandwich out of (more...) cardboard, foam, and spray paint. Host Erik Beck shows you how to fulfill that craving for a giant, angry sandwich. Quick Tip: Cardboard and aluminum foil make a great light reflector. Featured Flick: "In da Hood" by On Rye LTD. (less)
Views: 82
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Duration: 06:28
Backyard FX 5: Gunshot Effect
Added on: 17 Nov 2007
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Description: How to make a gunshot squib on a budget. (more...) This was the pilot episode for Backyard FX, and after so many requests from YouTubers for a blood effect, we had to run it! For $15, you too can make the perfect gunshot effect with a 2 liter bottle, epoxy, plumbing parts, and a hose. Check out the full blood-shooter build plans here. (less)
Views: 72
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Duration: 05:53
Backyard FX 2: How to make a Puppet
Added on: 17 Nov 2007
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Description: How to make a muppet-style puppet using (more...) foam, a turkey carver, spray adhesive, fleece, felt and bottle caps. Host Erik Beck shows you how to be Jim Henson and makes the terrible mistake of going $1.50 over budget. Quick Tip: Old TVs make great external monitors. Featured Flick: "Prick" by Daniel Rigdon (less)
Views: 63
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Duration: 05:59
Weekend Extra: Cloning Effect
Added on: 17 Nov 2007
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Description: Steve Nelson brings you an awesome (more...) cloning effect to put yourself in a shot as more than one character. (Yes, like in multiplicity). (less)
Backyard FX 8: Robots
Added on: 17 Nov 2007
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Description: Robots are cool. Using only a football (more...) toy chest, trash can, old video editing controller, blue flash controllers, and some air vents, Erik and his dad construct a super-strong and smart robot big brother. Check out the blog for in-depth instructions. Quick Tip: Audio is important, too. Go buy a cheap, used boom mic. (less)