Spotlight in Film & Theater

How to make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

Make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

And by protective, they mean fireball explosion proof. And the $15 ...more

A- 10:25
Curated 10 months ago | Comments 1
Views 6,970

How to operate a steadicam

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 one of the ...more

A 4:18
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 2
Views 6,671

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

Assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight ...more

A+ 0:56
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 4
Views 18,606

How to make a voodoo love doll

Make a voodoo love doll

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

B 1:49
Curated 4 weeks ago | Comments 0
Views 3,322

How to create a limb tear effect

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 ...more

A 5:59
Curated 2 years ago | Comments 3
Views 5,443

How to do different types of traditional hand animation

Do different types of traditional hand animation

This film was awarded the Green Ribbon in Itami Film Festival, 1993 ...more

A 4:36
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 3
Views 20,168

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

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.

B+ 3:46
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 1
Views 5,455

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

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 movie. It ...more

A 4:03
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 1
Views 3,993

How to create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

Create and animate a stop motion LEGO brickfilm

After years of playing around with Legos as a kid, I've finally found ...more

A 6:18
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 8
Views 7,108

How to make a swimmable mermaid tail

Make a swimmable mermaid tail

As a kid, one of my favorite games was playing mermaid at the community pool. I used to press my legs together, dive underwater with my eyes ...more

A 9:46
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 19
Views 15,232

How to change your voice from male to female

Change your voice from male to female

Thinking of changing your gender? Well, if you happen to be a man and would like to become a woman, you are in luck. Learn how to change ...more

B 1:59
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 39
Views 100,459

How to make a mermaid tail costume

Make a mermaid tail costume

Imagine... you could be the "real life" Ariel from the Little Mermaid. You just have to put a little work into creating your own mermaid ...more

A 8:50
Curated yesterday | Comments 0
Views 48

How to make a blood spurting knife wound

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 ...more

A 2:58
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 11
Views 24,967

How to boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

Boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

The boffer... the foam sword... duct tape... larping! For those who ...more

A- 8:02
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 0
Views 3,296

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

Blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

Ready to make your horror movie masterpiece, on par with the likes of ...more

A 6:19
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 5
Views 7,319

How to make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

Make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

Scare the hell out of everybody with this horrific puppet creature ...more

A- 3:33
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 0
Views 3,122

How to create a camera tripod with a rubber band

Create a camera tripod with a rubber band

By now we've all heard Christian Bale's total freakout on the DP of Terminator Salvation... This little nugget of DIY steadycam goes out to ...more

A- 1:16
Curated 1 year ago | Comments 5
Views 12,310

How to make your own animated flip book

Make your own animated flip book

Flip books are fun for anyone who has a little time on their hands, children, college kids, disgruntled employees... but to make a really ...more

A- 0:05
Curated 7 months ago | Comments 1
Views 4,789

Spotlight > Film & Theater (18 How-Tos)

HowTo: Photograph a Speeding Bullet

In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

Get Yourself a Doppelganger Robot This Christmas (Just $225K)

This holiday season, two lucky consumers will have the opportunity to purchase a robot twin, specially made by Japanese robotics firm Kokoro. Says Pink Tentacle, "Department store operator Sogo ...

Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

loading...