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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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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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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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How to make fake skin easily for your Halloween haunting

Make fake skin easily for your Halloween haunting

Make fake skin for your Halloween fun, just like we did when I was a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 4,902

How to make hard molds for creating fake wounds and scars

Make hard molds for creating fake wounds and scars

This video gives incredibly detailed visuals and instructions on how ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 3,324

How to make homemade Splinter Cell night vision goggles

Make homemade Splinter Cell night vision goggles

Are you a fan of the Splinter Cell video game series? Well ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 11,076

How to make miniature moustache from recycled plastic

Make miniature moustache from recycled plastic

This week, Christine and Bre Pettis break it on down and show us how ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by etsy | Comments 1
Views 1,572

How to make prop glass out of sugar

Make prop glass out of sugar

Don't use real glass as a prop and end up cutting or hurting yourself. Prop glass made out of sugar looks just like the real thing, and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 2
Views 2,072

How to make ripped off skin makeup effects

Make ripped off skin makeup effects

This is a simple and effective way to get a gruesome ripped off skin look for home movies using toilet paper, liquid latex and make-up.

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,135

How to make squibs to strike the walls

Make squibs to strike the walls

Watch this instructional special effects video on how to make a squib to simulate fired bullets striking a wall. This squib making process ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,738

How to make sugar glass breakable props

Make sugar glass breakable props

In the movies, when they break glass over someone's head, like a beer bottle, a dinner plate, wine glass or a window pane, they usually ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 2,982

How to make tentacle face costume makeup for cosplay

Make tentacle face costume makeup for cosplay

James St. James, author of Party Monster, teaches you how to make a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 2
Views 2,102

How to make the fake "glass in the hand" Halloween effect

Make the fake "glass in the hand" Halloween effect

Show your kids how to make special effects for the movies, haunted ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,964

How to paint rubber on skin to make fake scars and wounds

Paint rubber on skin to make fake scars and wounds

Watch this video to learn how to use Skin Tite™ silicone rubber to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 2,823

How to pass through a keyhole with your camera and Sony Vegas

Pass through a keyhole with your camera and Sony Vegas

This tutorial shows you how to make it seem as though you pass through ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 504

How to pass through a wall using your camera and Sony Vegas

Pass through a wall using your camera and Sony Vegas

This tutorial shows you how to "pass through a wall". It's a really ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 439

How to recreate the effects from The Exorcist

Recreate the effects from The Exorcist

The guys at Indy Mogul teach you how to recreate some of the special FX from The Exorcist for under $40. Included are the possession makeup ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 548

How to recreate the Joker's makeup from the Dark Knight movie

Recreate the Joker's makeup from the Dark Knight movie

This video series demonstrates a take on the screen accurate Joker ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 8,660

How to set up and how not to set up a blue screen

Set up and how not to set up a blue screen

Check out this video tutorial on how to set up and how not to set up a blue screen. A blue screen is great for special effects in your ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 401

How to set up and light a green screen

Set up and light a green screen

Andrew shows you how to set up and light a green screen for special effects.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 1
Views 2,136

How to shoot and edit a 3D movie

Shoot and edit a 3D movie

Sick of making BORING two-dimensional movies? In this video tutorial, an episode of Indy Mogul 4 Minute Film School, you will learn how to ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 1
Views 1,361

How to shoot Kung Fu fighting scenes backwards for SFX

Shoot Kung Fu fighting scenes backwards for SFX

Ben and Paul demonstrate the power of backwards running video when ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 0
Views 662

How to shoot stunt falls in your movies

Shoot stunt falls in your movies

Jennifer and John from Video Maker magazine showing you realistic ways to fake a fall and some of the props and skills you'll need to pull ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 644

How to simulate a gun shot wound special effect

Simulate a gun shot wound special effect

Watch this short tutorial on how to make a realistic bullet hit to simulate an actor getting shot by a gun. Materials needed include a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,611

How to turn someone into a Zombie

Turn someone into a Zombie

Using liquid latex, toilet paper, and aging make-up, Backyard FX's Erik Beck makes a good zombie effect on a limited budget. Quick Tip: make ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 662

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
Views 1,351

How to use green screen

Use green screen

Learn how to use various techniques with camera and lighting to create successful green screen.

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 1
Views 786

How to use the speed-up background effect

Use the speed-up background effect

John demonstrates how to create the speed up background effect which evokes a "calm and reflection in a chaotic world" with this easy effect ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 486

How to work with miniatures

Work with miniatures

Movie-making without a Hollywood budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big ideas. This tutorial shows how to use miniatures to replace ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 401

How to apply a "Two Face" from Batman makeup look

Apply a "Two Face" from Batman makeup look

It's summertime and blockbuster films are everywhere! In anticipation of the new Dark Night movie, Erik is showing you how to recreate some ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,094

How to build a blue screen with everyday home items

Build a blue screen with everyday home items

Using simple tools found around the home and some basic video editing equipment on your home PC, and creating a little Hollywood magic at ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 482

How to chromakey

Chromakey

See how to use Chromakey to enhance your videos and photos. Chromakey is the process of removing one color and replacing it with another but ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
Views 593

How to clone people and items in your movies

Clone people and items in your movies

This video is for those who wonder about the making of videos on which you appear more than once at the same time. Here's the technique and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 680

How to cook up animated food, or at least learn some tips

Cook up animated food, or at least learn some tips

The Disney Pixar geniuses discuss the ways they got the food looking ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ImCooked | Comments 0
Views 258

How to create a fogging cauldron effect for Halloween

Create a fogging cauldron effect for Halloween

Check out this Halloween video to learn how to recreate a fogging ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,263

How to create a forcefield in Adobe After Effects

Create a forcefield in Adobe After Effects

Make special effects at home using Adobe After Effects software. This simple video tutorial shows how to create a forcefield effect over a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by SogEnders | Comments 0
Views 1,211

How to create a land mine prop

Create a land mine prop

Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 634

How to create a simple axe film prop

Create a simple axe film prop

Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 635

How to create a smashing ice hand film prop

Create a smashing ice hand film prop

Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 170

How to create and use a basic green screen

Create and use a basic green screen

Issac explains how to create and use a Green-screen effect using basic store bought items and computer editing software.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 697

How to create heavy atmospheric fog effect for Halloween

Create heavy atmospheric fog effect for Halloween

Check out this instructional video that shows how to build a trash can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,544

How to create physical special effects for video

Create physical special effects for video

Clip from the Videomaker TV show circa early 90's. Videomaker demonstrates some low-tech, easy-to-do physical special effects; such as skin ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 587

How to create vambrace forearm armor film props

Create vambrace forearm armor film props

Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 798

How to create the Hollywood gunshot effect

Create the Hollywood gunshot effect

This video will show you how to create a Hollywood style gunshot effect using household items. This is a great trick for Halloween to make ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
Views 1,783

How to experience a new generation of 3D

Experience a new generation of 3D

James Cameron's new generation of 3D will enable a whole new experience for theater-goers. Watch this!

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
Views 205

How to hack a prop ghost to fly continuously for Halloween

Hack a prop ghost to fly continuously for Halloween

Check out this instructional video to learn how to hack a prop ghost ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,043

How to learn about “Fast and Slow Motion”

Learn about “Fast and Slow Motion”

This episode covers several different ways you can use “Fast Motion” and “Slow Motion” in your Digital Video. These are very helpful tips ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Daniela Schmidt | Comments 1
Views 572

How to make a black light ghost Halloween prop

Make a black light ghost Halloween prop

Scary Jerry shows you how to improve your Halloween decorations this year with his black light ghost Halloween prop. This is a cool looking ...more

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Curated last month by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 285

How to make a bruised and blackened eye effect for your film

Make a bruised and blackened eye effect for your film

See how to make fake blood as well as a bruise without hurting ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 654

How to make a cheap lightsaber prop from Star Wars

Make a cheap lightsaber prop from Star Wars

This video will show you how to make some cheap Star Wars light saber movie props with a few hardware store items such as pvc pipe, pool ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 3,240

How to make a green screen for a YouTube home video

Make a green screen for a YouTube home video

Make your own YouTube show or do your own special effects! Today, in this video tutorial, see how to make a green screen studio. See how ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,715

How to make a low budget samurai sword for your film

Make a low budget samurai sword for your film

See how to make a Samurai Sword on a low budget. You'll need duct ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 914

How to make a realistic Star Wars lightsaber

Make a realistic Star Wars lightsaber

This video show how to make a realistic looking Star Wars Lightsaber for costumes and props from materials found at any hardware store.

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
Views 5,403

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