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29 Feb
Episode: 4 Minute Film School
4 Minute Film School: Casting
So you're a big time director now but oh no! you have to cast your first film! what ever will you do??? Don't worry, Steve Nelson is here to rescue you! ...because no one else was available...
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28 Feb
Episode: Indy Mogul Extras
"Once" Director John Carney at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
Bonus interview footage of John Carney, Director of the film "Once" and winner of the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film. Questions also taken by Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard, whose song "Falling Slowly" won the 2008 Academy Award for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pic
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27 Feb
Episode: Indy Mogul Extras
Diablo Cody and Juno Producer Russell Smith Bonus Interview Footage
Bonus footage from the Film Independent Spirit Awards with writer, Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno) and Producer Russell Smith (Best Feature Film, Juno). Diablo Cody also went on to win the 2008 Academy Award for best Original Screenplay.
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25 Feb
Episode: Backyard FX
Blood Filled Fake Hand
We've showed you how to make a fake hand before, but this time it's going to be better and bloodier! For less then $35 bucks Erik shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half! Get the detailed BUILD PLANS!
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24 Feb
Episode: Indy Mogul Extras
Diablo Cody and more at Film Independent Spirit Awards: Indy Mogul
Los Angeles correspondent David Seger takes us in for a close-up look at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, with some help from Zadi of Epic-Fu.Featuring Red Carpet interviews with: Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno) Marcus Carl Franklin (Best Supporting Male Nominee, I'm Not Th
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22 Feb
Episode: 4 Minute Film School
Storyboarding - 4 Minute Film School
Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. As Christopher Columbus once said, "Making a movie without a storyboard is like throwing your money into a bottomless pit." Download Our Storyboard Template HERESubmissions from Forum Mem
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21 Feb
Episode: Q & Erik
Q & Erik: Film Independent Spirit Awards Special!
This week on Q & Erik the gang reviews some films who are up for a Independent Spirit Award, Erik and Steve also let some of their creepiness leak out... just a bit... JunoOnceI'm Not TherePersepolisThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly
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18 Feb
Episode: Backyard FX
Create a SciFi Space Helmet for Less then $20
Last week we showed you how to make a Space Suit for less then $50. Not impressed? Well how about a matching Space Helmet for less then $20! You'll also find out what happens to ensign Rudy & Ben and why you shouldn't hitchhike in space.
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16 Feb
Episode: 4 Minute Film School
4 Minute Film School - Writing a Script
You can build fake limbs, make your friends look like zombies, and even green screen yourself on the moon!! But can you write a movie that involves all of these effects?In our FIRST episode of "4 Minute Film School", Steve Nelson gives advice on writing scripts (including free program) and ways to i
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14 Feb
Episode: Q & Erik
Q & Erik: Mics, Lens Water-Stain, Stop Motion and President of Mogulville!
This week on Q and Erik, we discuss microphone extension cords, how to dry a water stain inside your camera lens, some stop motion tips and FINALLY the mystery of the President of Mogulville is revealed... For official rules please click here
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11 Feb
Episode: Backyard FX
Create a SciFi Space Suit
Are you planning on making your own version of Star Trek, but don't have the kind of money J. J. Abrams has? Don't worry. Erik shows you how to make a futuristic space suit for less then $50 dollars. Plus special guest Rudy Jahchan of Galacticast!
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08 Feb
Episode: Weekend Extra
Weekend Extra - Hole in the Chest
VIEWER SUBMISSION FROM ROBERTWhat do you do when you need a "Hole in the Chest" effect? DUH! Build a "GORE BOX"....obviously!!!! I never thought I'd see the day when we'd need some called a "Gore Box" for an effect, but...what else would you expect for a "Hole in the Chest" effect?
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07 Feb
Episode: Q & Erik
Q & Erik: Mics, Green Screen Lighting and Ballistics Gel
Today Erik answers your questions about mics, lighting for green screen, ballistics gel and codecs. Steve also ruins the magic of film for Erik...
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04 Feb
Episode: Backyard FX
Create Realistic Demon Makeup
Do you need to look like the devil in "Legend"? How about Hellboy? Well you've come to the right place. All you'll need is $35 dollars and some patience.
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04 Feb
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01 Feb
Episode: Weekend Extra
Weekend Extra: Cartoon Hiding Effect
Today on weekend extra, we show you how to do a cartoon hiding effect, using nothing but a camera, tripod and basic editing software. Just promise us that you won't use your new powers for evil... Oh wait, sorry, definitely use them for evil! Muahahaha...
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