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How to boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

The boffer... the foam sword... duct tape... larping! For those who don't know what LARP stands for, it means live action role-playing. It's been around since the seventies, and it's gaining popularity across ...

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How to debunk the "3 Men and a Baby" ghost myth

Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend on the YouTube videos using dated camera tricks.

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How to blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

Ready to make your horror movie masterpiece, on par with the likes of Sam Raimi, Tobe Hooper, Eli Roth, Rob Bottin, and the late Stan Winston? Well, this shows you how to hack somebody in half, right across ...

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How to create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

After years of playing around with Legos as a kid, I've finally found the value in them... brickfilms! The next time you clean your basement or attic, dig out those old Legos and start animating with stop ...

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How to assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight shooting. This is one of many incredible tutorials on the RED CAM we at WonderHowTo shot on location.

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Make your own vampire fangs

Scare the crap out of your folks with this one. Or scare the crap out of your audience if you're making a low budget film, because these ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 6

Make your video look like film

In this video, Tom Skowron introduces the use of 24p and several important editing techniques. Using 24p can make your film projects look ...more

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Curated 1 week ago by toastykitten | Comments 0

Make yourself a movie giant using special effects

Indy Mogul shows you four ways to create movie effects to make yourself look like a giant both with and without a green screen.

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Curated 2 years ago by rhei222 | Comments 2

Obtain accuracy on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to obtain perfect accuracy to maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Operate a steadicam

Kyle Fasanella, steadicam operator, and curator of the famous VileKyle.com gives us a rare glimpse at how a steadicam works.

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Curated 2 years ago by rhei222 | Comments 2

Operate the HD digital Canon XH-A1 camera

Watch this extensive guide to using the Canon XH-A1, providing a thorough explanation for film aficionados on how to manually adjust the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Pan and Lock on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to pan and lock to enhance and maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

Prepare for your first professional film shoot

In this episode, Steve shares some knowledge he's gained through working on no-budget movies to help keep production smooth and professional ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2

Protect cameras & stay organized while shooting video

Kipkay's ingenuity is enough to amaze us all, especially all of you indie filmmakers. These five tips for aspiring filmmakers will help you ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by Kipkay | Comments 0

Rip a heart out of someone's chest for fun - or movies

If you've seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

This is a The Substream's "The Film Lab" series on lighting basics. This episode covers Rembrandt Lighting. Mike and Rajo teach you how ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0

Shoot on a green screen

Looking to create great special FX for you films using a green screen. Steve from Indy Mogul teaches you how to shoot using a blue screen or ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0

Simulate a dolly shot with just a camera tripod

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to simulate a dolly shot with just a ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by signalred | Comments 1

Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

If you have ever wondered about the functionality of slating during a film shoot, what a shooting script or line script is and how to keep a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

Solve outdoor lighting problems

Any equipment that is exposed to the weather will have problems at some point. This is especially true of outdoor security lights because ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0

Stunt fight Kung Fu style

In this week's episode of Backyard FX, Erik visits the Indy Kung Fu Masters of West Haven Brook to learn some awesome tips for movie fight ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 4

Submit an audition video to Playboy

Sexy Playboy Cyber Girl Dana Dicillo has some advice for you in making your audition video for Holly's 55th Anniversary Playmate Search ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 6

Turn in to Heath Ledger's Joker with Halloween makeup

"It's a funny world we live in. Speaking of which, do you know how I got these scars? " - Heath Ledger's Joker in "The Dark Knight" We ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3

Understand depth of field while focusing a camcorder

Depth of Field (DoF) is easy to understand, but it is often extremely poorly explained. It's all about selective focus. For consumers with ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Understand the features on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to understand the various features and elements of the P+S Technik SKATER Mini dolly to better ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use 3 point lighting to light your videos like pros

Three point lighting is the key to MAKING videos look professional. Tom Skowronski, the associate editor of Videomaker, guides us through ...more

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Curated last month by toastykitten | Comments 0

Use a light meter to properly light a digital film

A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any film set, allowing you to quickly and efficiently set lights and know the correct ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

Use a Marantz digital audio recorder

Check out this video tutorial to show you how to use a Marantz digital audio recorder. This video was made by the equipment room at CUNY ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use camera angles for more than just a cool shot

Camera angles can be expressed in both physical and psychological terms. The first episode presents the physical angles: low-angle ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use natural light in your video project

Lets keep this short: you can't control the sun, so it's best to adhere to (or slightly manipulate) it. The perk about natural, outdoor ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use periscopes & borescopes with the Technik Skater

Watch this instructional video to learn how to use periscopes and borescopes to maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER Mini ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use Redrock microMattebox and microFilters

Watch this digital filmmaking instructional video on filter management with the Redrock micro mattebox and micro filters. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0

Use the JVC DR-DV5000 Direct To Edit

Check out this cinematography tutorial video that demonstrates how to use your professional JVC DR-DV5000 Direct to Edit (DTE). The ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

Use the JVC GY-DV5100U professional camcorder

Check out this cinematography tutorial video that demonstrates how to use the GY-DV5100U Professional DV Camcorder. JVC has upgraded the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

Use the Sony HD PMW-EX3 digital camcorder

See how to use the Sony Hi-Def PMW-EX3 digital camera, with a little help from Philip Bloom. This is a great video to teach you everything ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0

Use the Steadybag on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to use the Steadybag to enhance and maximize the performance of the P+S Technik ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Use voice-overs in your video project

Contrary to some screenwriting gurus, voice-over can be a handy narrative device. By speaking directly to the audience, rather than ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Adjust curved moves of the Technik SKATER

Watch this instructional cinematography video to learn how to adjust curved movement to maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0

Apply "Bloody Burn" body paint

Are you looking to scare someone? Or maybe it's Halloween time. Either way watch and learn how to create a fake bloody burn using face ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

Apply a gelatine prosthetic

Tom from Nimba Creations creates a gelatin prosthetic that can be used for special effects or for part of a Halloween costume. You apply the ...more

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Curated 1 week ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0

Avoid the "5 Deadly Sins of Amateur Video"

Tom Skowronski teaches us how to shoot a good video. Look before shooting so you have a more controlled movement. Hold camera steady at ...more

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Curated 1 week ago by toastykitten | Comments 0

Be Heath's Ledger's Joker from "The Dark Knight"

Why so serious? This three-part video tutorial will show you how to be Heath's Ledger's Joker for Halloween. Even Batman himself won't ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Become a movie ninja

Are you tired of being picked on by the neighborhood samurai? Then you need to watch Indy Mogul's Ninja extravaganza! Erik will show you ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by rhei222 | Comments 2

Boffer sword fight with the Knights of Gray

Check out this video from the Knight of Gray. If you are a LARPer, and are art of a LARPing association, then you must check with your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

Okay, you're ready to go out and kick some serious ass with you boffer? But wait... you don't even know what a boffer is? This video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Build a "Ghostbusters" ghost trap prop

What's a proton pack without a ghost trap? Useless, that's what. Don't pay megabucks for some fake Ghostbusters costume when you can build ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

Build a cable mounted camera rig for overhead shots

On Backyard FX by IndyMogul, Erik and the crew build a Cable-Cam to achieve awesome cinematic camera angles like fly-thru and overhead shots ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Build a cheap and portable green screen

This video tutorial from IndyMogul shows you how to build a cheap and portable green screen. This week on Backyard FX, Indy Mogul build a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Build a fake cardboard security camera

Home security is as important as having a job. You have to protect your family and your valuables. If you can't afford a high tech ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

Build a homemade steadycam camera stabilizer

In this video tutorial, you'll see how you can build a homemade steadycam camera stabilizer for under fifty bucks. This is more ...more

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Build a jet pack movie prop

Remember the Rocketeer? The rocket jet pack that he wore? Jet packs are the coolest sci-fi props that haven't been perfected in "real ...more

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Build an inexpensive teleprompter

Teleprompters cost thousands of dollars. This video teaches you how to make a good one for less than $50.00

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Build prop break-away furniture cheap

This week on BFX we teach you how to build break-away furniture, because if you break one more real chair over your friend's head, he's ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

Build your own light kit for $25

No light no movie. Indy Mogul teaches you how to create your own basic lighting kit for $25. Also covered are lighting basics, including ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 3

Build your own lightsaber props from Star Wars

In this episode of the popular web series Systm, you'll learn how to make your very own lightsaber prop from the "Star Wars" movies. Many of ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0

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