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Create a limb tear effect

How to create a limb tear effect

Want to be a special effects master like Stan Winston or Rob Bottin? Indy Mogul's here to help with this video on creating a leg-tearing effect. A great trick for any indie horror flick.

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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 you already have. That's free, right? Very cool trick for keeping that camera ...

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Make a voodoo love doll

How to make a voodoo love doll

Voodoo dolls. Love. What better of a combination? This crazy voodooist tells all. Great for Valentine's Day.

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Blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

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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Create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

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 setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

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 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 4,598

How to use a light meter to properly light a digital film

Use a light meter to properly light a digital film

A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any film set ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,299

How to use natural light in your video project

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
Views 902

How to build your own light kit for $25

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
Views 6,555

How to film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting

Film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting

Ian Beckman of Azerothian Super Villains fame introduces the third ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,282

How to light a green screen properly for podcasting

Light a green screen properly for podcasting

Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, advises viewers on the proper procedure for lighting a green screen. The successfully implemented chroma key ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 3,361

How to light your video with three options

Light your video with three options

You've got a camera, you've got some shooting know-how, and your audio is sounding sweet. Now, what about lighting? This video shows you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by etsy | Comments 1
Views 1,421

How to make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Bring a little life to your films, or maybe a little "light". Watch ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,870

How to make a flashpan for a cool film lighting effect

Make a flashpan for a cool film lighting effect

Ever wondered how motion pictures make that ripple-effect in their ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,161

How to apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Three point lighting is the standard used to illuminate a subject for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,024

How to calculate energy usage for film lighting setups

Calculate energy usage for film lighting setups

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, gaffers beware... setting up ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by Focal Point | Comments 1
Views 764

How to create infinite white lighting cheaply

Create infinite white lighting cheaply

An infinite white background is more than hip and trendy. Clean, professional and flexible, the secret is in the lighting. And while framing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 6,434

How to improve outdoor interview imagery

Improve outdoor interview imagery

Many people like to interview subjects outside because they enjoy the look of sunlight over tungsten lights. However, it can be difficult to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 1,649

How to use a C-stand on a movie set

Use a C-stand on a movie set

Don't want to look like an idiot your first day on set? Jerkwater from Indy Mogul is here to save the day, by showing you how to use a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 853

How to use three point lighting

Use three point lighting

Does your video look flat? By using Three Point Lighting, you will be able to give your flat video more dimension. In this tutorial, Israel ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 2,501

How to use three point lighting technique

Use three point lighting technique

Online classroom companion tutorial on the basic principles of three point lighting (key, hair, & fill).

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 952

How to best light your webcam video

Best light your webcam video

Anthony and Ian of Smosh, and Logitech, provide you with some simple tips on how to best light your webcam video shoot. Just don't get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,184

How to cast shadows with cookies for your video

Cast shadows with cookies for your video

Jennifer shows how to spice up the background of your video using cookies (aka cucaloris or cucalorus). Cookies are lighting accessories ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 387

How to color correct your videos

Color correct your videos

Mark from Videomaker magazine offers up his knowledge to help you stylize your videos color using computer software. Find out what tools you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 552

How to create 3-point lighting for your short film

Create 3-point lighting for your short film

A very entertaining tutorial on lighting techniques for the camera from Acceptable TVs, Jack Black, Dan Harmon, and Justin Roiland.

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Curated 2 years ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 0
Views 401

How to create better lighting for a webcam on a budget

Create better lighting for a webcam on a budget

This video focuses on improving your lighting in a small budget webcam ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 826

How to create better lighting for your film project

Create better lighting for your film project

Xander and Calvin give some helpful tips on how to light your films and videos! You can use common household lamps or ones at the hardware ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 543

How to create cheap outdoor lighting for filming

Create cheap outdoor lighting for filming

Issac demonstrates a couple different outdoor lighting techniques and how "good" outdoor lighting can improve your videos.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 2,559

How to create dramatic lighting effects

Create dramatic lighting effects

Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, demonstrates how to create dramatic lighting effects on a budget. This episode will help you to develop ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 4,027

How to do lighting for your first movie

Do lighting for your first movie

Novice filmmakers tend to focus on the script and filming, but proper lighting lends a professional quality that can’t be beat. Learn how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 649

How to have ideal lighting for better video

Have ideal lighting for better video

The term "ideal lighting" may sound pretentious, but we're not here to impose style. Lighting is ideal when it does not conflict with your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 375

How to light a scene properly

Light a scene properly

Take Zer0 covers the topic of lighting, again, because lighting is and always will be an expansive area. We begin by describing the reasons ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,950

How to light and set a cyclorama shot

Light and set a cyclorama shot

Double-oh-Matt instructs how to properly light and set for a cyclorama shot. Once you learn from his quick pointers, you'll be able to enjoy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,315

How to light for video with Jack Black

Light for video with Jack Black

You've seen a million videos with silhouettes of heads trying to be funny. Before you can have camera and action, you've gotta have lights ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 488

How to make a folding reflector from cardboard and foil

Make a folding reflector from cardboard and foil

Learn how to make a folding reflector from cardboard and foil. This ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,386

How to make an adjustable light stand

Make an adjustable light stand

Learn how to make an adjustable light stand. This adjustable telescoping light stand is cheap if you have all of the materials already ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,484

How to make cheap lighting & barn doors

Make cheap lighting & barn doors

Check out this instructional lighting video that explains how to make cheap barn doors for your lights. For this project, you will need a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 2
Views 6,041

How to make the lighting better for your web videos

Make the lighting better for your web videos

Isaac gives some helpful hints for better lighting in your videos.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 1
Views 202

How to modify your studio lights for under $7.00

Modify your studio lights for under $7.00

This video provides a handy guide for modifying bright studio lights with dimmer switches. This video is quite handy for the amateur film ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,294

How to set up a Lowel Uni light stand

Set up a Lowel Uni light stand

Check out this instructional lighting video that demonstrates how to set up a Lowel Uni light stand. This is a great video for film students ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 384

How to set up basic lighting for your film

Set up basic lighting for your film

In this episode, Peter and I talk about Lighting. We go over the different types of light and show examples of each.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 248

How to use 3 point lighting

Use 3 point lighting

This lighting tutorial video explains the basics of lighting a scene using the 3 point lighting scheme with a Lowell light kit and various ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,789

How to use a C-stand on a film set

Use a C-stand on a film set

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding grip gear. Century Stands, more commonly referred to as C-stands or grip ...more

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Curated last month by thesubstream | Comments 0
Views 35

How to use a Light Meter in the television studio

Use a Light Meter in the television studio

This short video is of Steve Brunsberg, producer at SPNN, showing us how to use a light meter for video and television.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 515

How to use and control accessory flashes for your photos

Use and control accessory flashes for your photos

Photographer and Author Rick Sammon shows you how to use three ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 213

How to use Kino Flo lighting systems on a film set

Use Kino Flo lighting systems on a film set

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding film lighting. See how to use these super cool (literally and figuratively ...more

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Curated last month by thesubstream | Comments 0
Views 61

How to use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by thesubstream | Comments 0
Views 178

How to use soft and hard light when shooting videos

Use soft and hard light when shooting videos

In this video podcast episode, Izzy describes hard and soft light and how it affects shadows. He also demonstrates how to soften sunlight ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 839

How to use studio lighting equipment for good video

Use studio lighting equipment for good video

Here you will see what it takes to have good studio lighting for your digital video with your camera. Great tips! You'll see.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 805

How to use three point lighting

Use three point lighting

This instructional lighting video produced by CMP students at Seneca College demonstrates the basics of three point lighting, the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 821

How to create good 3 point lighting for amateur film making

Create good 3 point lighting for amateur film making

Lighting techniques for your feature or short film. This video covers ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 1,337

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
Views 1,236

How to light a green screen for special effects

Light a green screen for special effects

This video shows you how to light a green screen for smoother special effects. A good lighting of the green screen makes it easier to key it ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,331

How to light a two-person interview

Light a two-person interview

Learn how to frame and block an over-the-shoulder shot as Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, demonstrates the use of cutters to block lens ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 898

How to make a studio light out of a tin can

Make a studio light out of a tin can

A brief demo of me making a studio light from a tin can. This video uses a GU-10 light socket and 50W(120v)globe aka bulb.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 723

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