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Debunk the "3 Men and a Baby" ghost myth

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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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 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 blood spurting knife wound

How to make a blood spurting knife wound

Whether it's Halloween or you're making your own movie, this SFX video is sure to wow and amaze. In order to make this bloody knife wound, get out a Dremel, safety glasses, vice, knife, thin plastic tubing, a ...

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How to make a blood filled fake hand

Make a blood filled fake hand

For less then $35 Indy Mogul shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half! Make an awesome bloody hand- great for a movie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,032

How to make a foam boffer shield for LARPing

Make a foam boffer shield for LARPing

If you're a LARP guru, or just a fan of LSD-themed (Latter-day Saint) games and activities, then you have to watch this video. You'll learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 4,841

How to make a homemade electric chair

Make a homemade electric chair

Whether you’re pro or con on the death penalty issue, there’s nothing more terrifying than having a real live electric chair in your own ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,765

How to make a level two boffer sword for LARPing

Make a level two boffer sword for LARPing

If you're a LARP maniac, or just a fan of LSD-themed (Latter-day Saint) games and activities, then this tutorial is just the ticket. Check ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,680

How to make a sword out of foam

Make a sword out of foam

Poke, jab, and stab your opponent without taking out an eye. You Will Need * 1/2-inch PVC pipe * A hacksaw * Measuring tape * ...more

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Curated last month by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to make fake blood

Make fake blood

This tutorial video will show you how to make fake blood that looks great as a movie prop, or a Halloween costume. This is a great video for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,558

How to make fake breakable glass, also known as sugar glass

Make fake breakable glass, also known as sugar glass

Want to crack a bottle over your friends head, but you don't really ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 5,123

How to make fake bruises

Make fake bruises

Ever wonder how actors get bruises that look so real? Learn how to make these bruises and start your own visual effects for movies ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by shirth | Comments 2
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How to make ninja weapons for your movies

Make ninja weapons for your movies

Erik Beck from Indy Mogul shows you how to build budget ninja weapons (ninja swords and stars) for your film projects.

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 4
Views 7,337

How to make the quick-draw sleeve gun from "Taxi Driver"

Make the quick-draw sleeve gun from "Taxi Driver"

This video tutorial from IndyMogul shows you how to make the ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,777

How to make unzipped eyes with makeup

Make unzipped eyes with makeup

Apply the zipper eye makeup Halloween costume look by gluing real zippers below your eye. This gives a really creepy, skin opening look ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
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How to make your own green screen studio and key it out

Make your own green screen studio and key it out

Want to learn how you can make some awesome YouTube videos of your own ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 5,724

How to re-create D-Day on a shoestring budget

Re-create D-Day on a shoestring budget

This video shows how 3 graphic designers created D-Day on a shoe string budget for the timewatch program "Bloody Omaha".

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,049

How to set up the perfect green screen studio

Set up the perfect green screen studio

Hey guys. Here's a guide to making the best green screen studio without paying too much cash! Not cheap like our first one, Today we're ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,568

How to apply burn scar makeup SFX to the face

Apply burn scar makeup SFX to the face

This video shows you how to apply a makeup prosthetic made of gelatin that gives a horrific burn and or scar effect. You can easily do this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
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How to apply zombie makeup and make zombie clothes

Apply zombie makeup and make zombie clothes

Get your Halloween on zombie-style! Watch this ThreadBanger video tutorial to see how to apply zombie makeup and make zombie clothes ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to become Heath's Ledger's Joker with makeup and latex

Become Heath's Ledger's Joker with makeup and latex

And... here… we... go! This Halloween you'll be the Joker, the wry ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to become the Joker, a vampire or a zombie for Halloween

Become the Joker, a vampire or a zombie for Halloween

Leah D'Emilio from Mahalo Daily meets up with Maurice Stein, founder ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a foam boffer sword for awesome LARPing

Build a foam boffer sword for awesome LARPing

Need a new foam boffer sword? Can't get into a LARPing event without ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,827

How to build a fun foam boffer sword

Build a fun foam boffer sword

Watch this video tutorial to see how to build a fun foam boffer sword! These boffer swords for any of your larping needs! You will ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 796

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Creepy Crawler Ant Robot

Wow, this robot has incredible movement. "A-Pod is an ant inspired hexapod robot with a 2 DOF abdomen (tail), a 3 DOF head with large mandibles. 6 legs with 3 DOF each. Total 25 servos ...

Remote Control Your Lawn Mower

Time to make those lazy Sunday afternoons even lazier. Instructables member johndavid400 has posted a full HowTo on modding your lawn mower to operate via remote control. " ...How to make your ...

Why Buy a Car When You Can Build-It-Yourself?

BBC show Top Gear has built a homemade electric car in just 18 hours: the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust. According to Autocar,  "...the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust is a road legal car/shed that ...

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

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