Posted on December 28, 2011 in Costume Design | No Comments
An oft-overlooked aspect of the independent film production is the costume department but it is a crucial part of the art direction and can define the characters in subtle ways. The site Clothes on Film looks back at the major movies and notes some standouts and trends in film fashion:
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Posted on September 22, 2011 in Costume Design, General Production | No Comments
Jim Henson and Muppeteers show kids how to make puppets from simple things like socks. This video aired on Public Television in 1969, prior to Sesame Street, on Iowa Public Television’s “Volume See” kids’ show.
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Posted on August 9, 2011 in Costume Design | 3 Comments
A step by step guide to the creation of the original Stormtrooper by prop maker Andrew Ainsworth. In 1976 at Shepperton Design Studios Ainsworth created the original Stormtrooper helmets and armor for the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope.
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Posted on March 14, 2011 in Costume Design | 3 Comments
Legendary costume designer Ann Roth on the art and responsibility of costume design.
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Posted on December 20, 2010 in Costume Design | 3 Comments
Want to add cool glowing lines to your laptop bag? Here’s an instructional video that shows you how:
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Posted on October 30, 2009 in Costume Design, Digital Effects, Effects and Stunts, Featured, Makeup | 10 Comments
It’s that time of year again, so we thought it was time to update last years killer feature “Horror Filmmaking: From Script to Scream.” That’s right a sequel!
This time we are narrowing the focus a bit and concentrating on the DIY (Do It Yourself) elements. Hopefully this will help you slash the budget [...]
Posted on April 21, 2009 in Costume Design | 2 Comments
Erik from indymogul shows you how to make Wolverine Claws from the new movie X-Men Origins for under $30.
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Posted on April 16, 2009 in Costume Design | No Comments
Here’s a cheap and easy way to make 3D plastic forms like Stormtrooper costumes and tons of other things. Cost: around $20.
via: MakeMagazine
Posted on November 9, 2008 in Costume Design | 1 Comment
Indy Mogul shows you how to make a futurist set of space armor just like Master Chief wears in Halo 3.
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Posted on October 6, 2008 in Costume Design | 2 Comments
Indymogul shows you how to replace your best friend’s arm with a motorized gatling gun! Make a cool movie or the best Halloween costume in town! All for less then $35 dollars.
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