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Blog Archives: April 2008

28 Apr

Episode: Backyard FX

Demon's Wings

If you watched the Demon Makeup episode and wanted more, then you really need to see this episode! Erik shows you how to make life-sized demon wings that you can wear. Dust off your pitchfork and press play! This week our test film is guest directed by Jesse Cowell the creator of Draw By Pain.
25 Apr

Episode: 4 Minute Film School

Advanced Lighting (Part Dos): 4 Minute Film School

This episode of 4 Minute examines the many uses of gels, the appropriate times to use diffusion, your mom, and placement of your lights. After watching this episode you should be able to light your movies like the Sun lights our planet Earth. OUCH! You're burning my skin!!!!
24 Apr

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Shooting a Sunrise, Adding Blur to your video and the Indy Mogul Anniversary!!

This week on Q & Erik, we discuss how to avoid a lens flare while shooting a sunrise, how to blur out faces on your video (that's what you get for not getting those release forms!) and the Indy Mogul One Year Anniversary Extravaganza!!!
21 Apr

Episode: Backyard FX

Realistic Wounds and Stitches

In this weeks episode of BFX Erik shows you how to create a gross and realistic gash that you can stitch up. It looks so good you can even stitch it up on camera! Plus Gary eating a sandwich and an homage to the Simpsons!
18 Apr

Episode: 4 Minute Film School

Advanced Lighting (Part One): 4 Minute Film School

The first installment of our 4 Minute Film School on advanced lighting covers all the theory you'll need to know to start getting a more professional look for your video projects. From gels and color temperature to diffusion and hotspots, you'll not only be better at lighting...but a better person a
17 Apr

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Production Supplies, Dummy Genetics and Faking a Car Crash

Today on Q & Erik we discuss where we buy our production supplies, alternate stuffing methods for your stunt dummy and how to fake a car crash, without going to jail!
14 Apr

Episode: Backyard FX

DIY Light Kit

Do you need a flexible florescent lighting rig? Do you have a couple Jacksons in your wallet? Then watch this episode! We show you how to make Kino Flo style lights for cheap and punch sandwiches!
11 Apr

Episode: 4 Minute Film School

Make a 3D Movie: 4 Minute Film School

Sick of making BORING two dimensional movies? Watch this episode to learn how to shoot and edit 3D video and even build a rig just for 3D movie making. Buy 3D glasses here: http://www.best3dglasses.com
10 Apr

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Demo Reels and Erik's Life-Long Love for Films...

This week on Q & Erik, we discuss what kind of footage should go into your demo reel, Erik's first short film and ways to splatter blood on your mom's carpet without catching a beat-down
08 Apr

Episode: Backyard FX

Extreme Nose Bleed

This week we unveil a brand new type of BFX episode called "BFX On Location"! We've been invited by directors Giancarlo Fiorentini and Jonathan Grimm to create an extreme nose bleed effect for their film "The Old Man and the Seymour". This movie stars Streeter Seidell, Amir Blumenfeld and a VERY blo
04 Apr

Episode: 4 Minute Film School

Dialogue: 4 Minute Film School

Cat got your tongue? Can't think of how to make your characters seem real when they speak? Well, that's because you haven't watched this video yet! Awesome tips from forum members SeventhEntity and trspballer78!
03 Apr

Episode: Q & Erik

Q & Erik: Text, Chroma Keying and Making Arm Fangs

Yeah, that's right, we said ARM FANGS! This week on Q & Erik, we discuss how to make said "arm fangs" as well as how to not make your skin disappear while keying out your green screen shots as well as how to make text on Final Cut Pro.
01 Apr

Episode: Indy Mogul Extras

Indy Mogul Bonus Episode: Update on Erik's Eye

A special episode including an update on the status of Erik's eye and possible changes in the Indy Mogul line-up.