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Follow these fx tutorials to learn all about fx with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Design & apply costume FX to become the Terminator, Create 3D text with Boris FX for After Effects, and Use the filter FX in Traktor.

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How to design & apply costume FX to become the Terminator

Design & apply costume FX to become the Terminator

This tutorial will show you how I created my own original Terminator ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to create 3D text with Boris FX for After Effects

Create 3D text with Boris FX for After Effects

Check out this CreativeCow video on creating extruded or 3D text using ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 2,269

How to use the filter FX in Traktor

Use the filter FX in Traktor

Check out this instructional DJ video that shows you how to use the filter effect in Traktor. This is the first in a series of tutorials on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to use liquid latex to do Phantom of the Opera makeup FX

Use liquid latex to do Phantom of the Opera makeup FX

Video tutorial on how to use liquid latex to make yourself look like a ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use the audio FX on the SVM-1000 Pioneer mixer

Use the audio FX on the SVM-1000 Pioneer mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use a basic fx on a DJ mixer

Use a basic fx on a DJ mixer

This effect just uses the bass, mid, and treble controls to change the music. It doesn't even use any of the CDJ or mixer internal fx.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
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How to use fog as a practical FX

Use fog as a practical FX

Check out this special effects tutorial, learn how to use fog as a practical. Whether to enhance the star of a creepy graveyard scene or the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use the break, dump, & reverse FX on a Denon DN-S1200

Use the break, dump, & reverse FX on a Denon DN-S1200

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to display lightning FX & fog into back of tombstone

Display lightning FX & fog into back of tombstone

Check out this demonstrational video to learn how to create lighting ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How To Use FX Make Up

Use FX Make Up

This article discusses the means by which you can use special effects make up to create special effects that you see in movies, such as ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How to strip your Casio fx-82MS calculator

Strip your Casio fx-82MS calculator

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to take apart a Casio fx-82MS calculator. First, you'll need to get a screwdriver the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by reyes_leonor | Comments 0
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How to set the levels on a EFX-1000 mixer

Set the levels on a EFX-1000 mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use Avid Xpress Studio

Use Avid Xpress Studio

Learn how to use the variety of applications available in he Avid Xpress Studio and Xpress Studio HD suits to author, edit, and output ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,094

How to map an After Effects video layer to Boris Continuum

Map an After Effects video layer to Boris Continuum

In this Boris FX video tutorial we show you how to map an After ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 165

How to use After Effects masks with Boris Continuum Complete

Use After Effects masks with Boris Continuum Complete

In this Boris FX video tutorial we show you how to use an After ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 442

How to warp, deform, & explode 3D text in After Affects

Warp, deform, & explode 3D text in After Affects

In this Boris FX video tutorial we show you how to employ the power of ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 730

How to create a fake hand

Create a fake hand

Erik Beck from Indy Mogul shows you to create a fake or prosthetic hand for your films that you can stab, smash, or blow up in your special ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 2,047

How to create a limb tear effect

Create a limb tear effect

Erick Beck from Indy Mogul shows you how to create limb tear special fx for your horror movies for cheap ($35 or less).

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
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How to do native P2 editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4mac

Do native P2 editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4mac

Native P2 Editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4mac. [http://www ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to make ballistics gel

Make ballistics gel

Do you need that special human touch to your special fx? Indy Mogul's Mike Johnson shows you how to make ballistics gels to create flesh and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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