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Blog Archives: November 2007

30 Nov

Episode: Weekend Extra

Four Ways to Make Yourself a Frickin' Giant

Giants, once a tall tale from the stupid people of ancient history, will soon run rampant on the pages of YouTube!!! All you need is a camera and you can make some sweet looking giants. Just watch where you step!
29 Nov

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Lenses, Lighting, Dead Cats and Erik's Glasses

Today's episode of Q & Erik is jam-packed with information about camera lenses, lighting tips, instructions on how to shoot a car scene and how to buy corn syrup in England! We also have a short film by Justin on why Erik needs to wear glasses and Steve hosts his first episode of English-To-English
26 Nov

Episode: Backyard FX

Build a blood-covered pumping human heart!

Are you at the bottom of the donor list? Making a movie that calls for a fake beating heart? Then you need to watch this episode. Erik will show you how to make a bargain chest ticker for less then $37 dollars.
23 Nov

Episode: Weekend Extra

Weekend Extra: Encoding for YouTube

Did you just buy a $1,000 camera, upload your first video to YouTube, and find it looking like you used your cell phone to shoot the movie? Well, worry no more...this episode of Weekend Extra will help you get the best quality for your video before uploading it to YouTube.
22 Nov

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Smooth Moves, Green Screen Tips and a Rogue Dodgeball

Today on Q & Erik we answer your questions about smooth slow-mo shots and improving the quality of your green screen footage. Steve's inner artist comes out, a rogue dodgeball terrorizes the set and we learn some troubling information about Gary.... creepy.
19 Nov

Episode: Backyard FX

Snow Machine

Global Warming gotcha down? Worry no more! This week's episode of BFX is the SNOW MACHINE!!!! Woohoo. AND most of the ingredients are junk you can find around the house, so, you'll be on Santa's good list this year...and by Santa, I mean Al Gore.
16 Nov

Episode: Weekend Extra

Weekend Extra: $25 Turbo Mini Jib

The Camera Crane that ANYONE can afford! Attach it to your tripod and that good looking girl in your English class might mistake you for George Lucas...I'm not sure if that'll help your chances with her, though.
15 Nov

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: SPECIAL REPORT!!!!!

Today on Q & Erik we are joined by professional film editor David Ray, whose list of credits include "Scarface" and "A Bronx Tale"
12 Nov

Episode: Backyard FX

Ninja Swords and Flying Ninja Stars

If you could ask a ninja one thing, what would it be? Well, if you asked about swords and ninja stars, then Ninja Erik Beck has your answers. If you asked about the thousands of years of dynamic history within the ninja legend, then go read a book you nerd!!!!
09 Nov

Episode: Weekend Extra

Weekend Extra: Steadicam Operator

Kyle Fasanella, steadicam operator, and curator of the famous VileKyle.com gives us a rare glimpse at how a steadicam works. Now we know $8, 000 is a lot of money (more than we've ever seen at once), but we think you'll really enjoy watching this...and who knows, maybe you'll break the piggy bank fo
08 Nov

Episode: Q & Erik

Q and Erik: Attack of the Pumpkins!

Today on Q & Erik we show you the finalists of our Mogulween pumpkin carving contest.
05 Nov

Episode: Backyard FX

Make a Ninja Costume, Snap a Neck, and Walk on Walls

Are you tired of being picked on by the neighborhood samurai? Do you feel the urge to throw a smoke bomb and run away from awkward social situations? Then you need to watch part one of Indy Mogul's two part Ninja extravaganza! Erik will show you how to dress like a Ninja, (safely) snap necks like a
02 Nov

Episode: Weekend Extra

Weekend Extra: Jib Arm (Camera Crane)

Build Plans:http://www.indymogul.com/post/3874/For $80 and one stop to the hardware store, you can build your very own DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane). And after a few hours of building you'll be getting AWESOME new shots that'll make your veiwer feel like they're soaring through the air, along with your
01 Nov

Episode: Q & Erik

Q and Erik: Cannon GL2, Prosthetic Kit and Spirit Gum Substitute

This week on "Q and Erik" we discuss the Cannon GL2, prosthetic kits, spirit gum substitutes and Erik shows off his "sexy fireman" costume, sexy being a relative term of course.