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Make a shoebox lens for your camera

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Try your hand at some camera special effects with a cool shoebox lens. This is a cool picture effect that can add life to your ...

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Make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

How to make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

And by protective, they mean fireball explosion proof. And the $15 price tag could be easily avoided by just using a flashlight ...

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Operate a steadicam

How to operate a steadicam

I love Indy Mogul. Here they give us an inside on how to use a steadicam. If you've ever seen a steadicam on set you know it is ...

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Create a limb tear effect

How to 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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Boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

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 ...

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How to slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

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

If you have ever wondered about the functionality of slating during a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,086

How to find and use free public domain footage for your movie

Find and use free public domain footage for your movie

Here's how to find and use Free Public Domain Movies and old TV ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,698

How to build a teleprompter

Build a teleprompter

For making videos at home, a teleprompter would greatly reduce the amount of memorizing lines, cutting and editing. Put together this easy ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 2
Views 2,188

How to prepare for your first professional film shoot

Prepare for your first professional film shoot

In this episode, Steve shares some knowledge he's gained through ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 1,886

How to build an inexpensive teleprompter

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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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 1
Views 1,818

How to build a movie production studio for under $250

Build a movie production studio for under $250

Alan K. from Indy Mogul shows you how to create a your own film ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,764

How to storyboard when making a movie

Storyboard when making a movie

Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. Making a movie without a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,460

How to superimpose images with a green screen and chroma key

Superimpose images with a green screen and chroma key

This video gives a ten minute tutorial on how to achieve the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,372

How to make a music video

Make a music video

A good video can turn a mediocre song into a smash hit, while a bad video. Well, that's just embarrassing. While MTV doesn't really play ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 4
Views 1,360

How to shoot a documentary film with editing in mind

Shoot a documentary film with editing in mind

Check out this instructional directing and editing video tutorial that ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,333

How to record good audio with your video camera

Record good audio with your video camera

Are you an aspiring filmmaker? If so, you might not have made it to Steven Spielberg status just yet, which means you could learn a thing ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,109

How to make a professional looking web show for cheap

Make a professional looking web show for cheap

See how to make a low budget web show, like Pop17, seem like a grand ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,093

How to make a popular internet live show

Make a popular internet live show

Sarah Austin from Pop17 has been getting a lot of emails recently about how she makes her live show. Well, this is how she does it, so ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,054

How to write a movie script

Write a movie script

In this series of screenwriting videos, our experienced Hollywood actor, screen writer and producer tells you how to write a movie script ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 1,034

How to distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts

Distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts

FreshDV had the opportunity recently to speak with Jerome Courshon on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,025

How to write a play analysis

Write a play analysis

Analyzing a play can help actors, directors, or scholars to understand everything about a given play. Learn how to write a play analysis in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 960

How to make a documentary

Make a documentary

Kevin Lindenmuth has worked in the film/video business for over 22 years. In this series of videos he shows you how to make a documentary.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 923

How to format dialogue in a film script

Format dialogue in a film script

How To Format Dialogue In A Film Script: Writing a good script is one thing - but writing a professional-looking script is another. However ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
Views 849

How to fix problematic video with cut away shots

Fix problematic video with cut away shots

Have an error in your video? Fix it with Cut Away shots! Israel Hyman, an Arizona-based videographer, will show you how.

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 793

How to tell a good story with NPR's Ira Glass

Tell a good story with NPR's Ira Glass

Here is Ira Glass of "This American Life" talking about the building blocks of a great story. Storytelling in America has a great master in ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 793

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Cook a Bikini-d Bird with Mashed Potato Volcanoes

Extreme Holiday Ideas has posted several fun Thanksgiving projects this season. Check out some of my favorites: 90 Minute Turkey (That's right, roast and thaw in just 90 minutes): Extreme Pumpkin Pie ...

Superhero Mountain Climbing Car

I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

Go Go Sailor Moon! (and Beauty Guru Michelle Phan)

OK, so Halloween is over. However, I couldn't resist posting Michelle Phan's Sailor Moon/Manga makeup tutorial. Michelle makes incredible beauty tutorials (don't miss her Lady Gaga look!). Also... the ...

Knit the Periodic Table

Science geeks everywhere: the ultimate knitting pattern. Creator apinnick made this amazing sweater displaying the Periodic Table of Elements for her husband, a microbiologist working in the ...

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