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Simple Special FX

We show you how to pull off three simple special effects using just the camera and the subject’s reaction to sell the illusion. Learn how to make realistic looking rain for your video shoots, speed up the background of your videos and how to shoot during the day and make […]

Revenge of the Stop Motion Avocados

Griffin Hammond shows us his technique for performing avocado Hollywood magic for his online entry for an avocado contest. Avocados. Is there anything they can’t do?

DIY Head Shot Gun Shot Tutorial

This video tutorial from Indy Mogul teaches you how to safely create a “Headshot” effect for only $20.
VIA: IndyMogul

DIY Fake Glass Bottle Props

Erik from Indy Mogal shows you how to make fake glass bottles to use in your films. Need to hit someone over the head with a bottle in your scene? Use this DIY trick to make a safe and cheap special effect prop.
VIA: indymogal

666 DIY Horror Filmmaking Tutorials

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 […]

Troma: MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN BLOOD!

Here is an ingenious way to make fake blood out of hair gel so bees will not attack your bloody actors when shooting outside! From Lloyd Kaufman’s Make Your Own Damn Movie DVD box set, and thought of by a Troma fan!
VIA: Troma

Visual Effects: 100 Years of Inspiration

A collection of clips and making-of footage from notable visual effects films of the past century.
VIA: bengraphics

Films Include:
1900 - The Enchanted Drawing
1903 - The Great Train Robbery
1923 - The Ten Commandments (Silent)
1927 - Sunrise
1933 - King Kong
1939 - The Wizard of Oz
1940 - The Thief of Bagdad
1954 - 20,000 Leagues […]

DIY Car Crash Effect

This video shows your how to recreate a Car Crash special effect including how to shoot the scene and how to create the effect in post-production.
VIA: indymogul

FX Tutorial: Cut Your Friends in Half

Cut your friends in half or just punch through their chest - using only some ground meat.
VIA: revision3

How to Shoot a Fight Scene

How to use editing, continuity, and camera techniques to create a realistic and dramatic fight scene in your action video.
VIA: Videomaker