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30 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Prop Foil
 Foils and Sabers are staples of adventure films, whether you're a swashbuckler, a scoundrel pirate, or a Spanish Aristocrat fighting for Californian independence, you'll most likely have one of these at your side. But the real thing can no only be expensive, but dangerous if you're swinging them a
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27 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
5 Minute Movie House XXV
            Hill 400 from Nick Latimer on Vimeo. This week's winner of 5 Minute Movie House is Nick Latimer with his short "Hill 400", Good job guys! But remember, I can't do this without you! Please submit your videos to the 5 Minute Movie House Thread on the forums, and you could
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26 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul's latest Film Fights short film
 Click to watch.We made this little thingie for Film Fights today. I came up with the idea around 3 pm, shot for an hour with Bobby, Steve and co, edited and uploaded by 7:30. Not bad!!! Go ahead and watch the other entries on the front page.
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24 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Behind the Scenes of BFX: Fake Wall
Behind The Scenes: Smash Wall from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. Here it is; no, not a clear cut case of gorilla rage, but the behind the scenes footage of the Smash Wall effect. Watch, as another one bites the dust (or baby powder if you watch closely enough), it is sure to make you laugh, or at leas
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24 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook Sneak Peak!
It's been a while since we've heard or seen anything about our friends over at WestHavenBrook's Feature Length Project, well, you MIGHT remember about that amazing looking Classic car that they found all the way back in Production Log 3.                 Well guess what...  Â
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24 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Mogulville Spotlight: Matt Willets & Erik
Mogulville President Bridger once again spotlights more Mogulville citizens and talks to them about their projects. Check it out. Also, check out their YouTube while you're at it!
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23 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Flag Gun Part II
Last week I showed a very simple design for a Flag Ejecting Gun, this week i'm giving you something extra by showing you how to make a trigger mechanism for it so you can actually fire it without having to hold the pull string taunt all the time. Â First start out with a L-Brace you can get at your
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20 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
5 Minute Movie House XXIV
            New Man(5minuteversion) from Scott and Dave on Vimeo.This week's winner of 5 Minute Movie House is Scott Kalberer and Dave Erath's "New Man". Good job guys, can't wait to see what you submit next. If you would like to see your own videos here on the front page, join the
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19 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Career Paths: Editor
Hey there everybody, I am glad so many of you appreciated the previous article on Directing, and I was happy to hear that people got some inspiration or guidance from it. Well today I am going to focus on a career that many people seem to forget about when they talk about how a film "lo
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17 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Mogulville Spotlight: Arissa
President of Mogulville Bridger, on top of keeping his office (relatively) free from Puppet Related scandals, also does a lot of fantastic things for the community, specifically, spotlighting members he felt deserve some recognition, so watch the interview he did with fellow Moderator and Make-up-ma
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17 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Flag Gun Part I
 You requested it, so i'm doing it. The Flag Gun.    I got some plastic sheeting like is used for covering the ground when you're painting, and I cut a rectangle off the edge of it.      Next I attached the plastic rectangle to a wooden dowel using some super glue.    I then painted
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16 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Creation of a Stop-Motion Model Part VIII
Here is the eighth part of the series that Doug TenNapel is recording on the stop-mo project he's doing with the Chiodo Brothers. In this one, he talks about the specifics behind actually animating the model itself, and some of the equipment professionals utilize. Also, remember to check out our own
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13 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
5 Minute Movie House XXIII
A few weeks ago we had our first, second-time winner for 5 Minute Movie House Ever, this week is our second returning winner ever, Doggysmile Pictures, who you might remember as the winners from all the way back in 5MMH IV, are back with another story of a loser tampering with forces that he shouldn
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11 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
"The Honda Pilot Do It Yourself" Video Contest
You don't have to look far for good tips on how to DIY. Indy Moguls have a distinct advantage in this contest, so rock it! Check out this video contest here!
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11 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Behind the Scenes of BFX: The Good Samaritan
Another week, another build, and another test film. But this past week's project, the Good Samaritan, was an epic voyage from beginning to end. Filled with cross country journeys and the love child of B (maybe C) list actors, this behind the scenes gem will make you laugh, cry, and ralph...all in le
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09 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Right Hand of Doom
 So you followed Erik's build with Hellboy's Good Samaritan, and you got your Demon Make-up ready, and you're ready for Hellboy II this Friday except for one thing. Hellboy's trademark Right Hand of Doom. So today i'm going to show you how to build your very own for 20 dollars.    The base for
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09 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Pulp Secret's Hellboy 2 Exclusive Movie Review
It's Hellboy week here in the office (not to be confused with Dark Knight week, which is next week). To celebrate we're doing some awesome Hellboy episodes. You may have seen our recent episode of Back Yard Effects where our host Erik Beck teamed up with unholy mystics to forge The Good Samari
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08 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
BFX Extra: Up Close and Personal with the HellBoy Gun!
BFX Extra: Close-up video of the Good Samaritan from Indy Mogul on Vimeo.
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06 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
5 Minute Movie House XXII
            Man In The Yellow Vest from White Tiger Filmz on Vimeo.This was another TOUGH WEEK of competition for the victory this week, I had a tough decision with so many good submission this weekm but I eventually came to a decision... This week's winner is Matt Adams & Jamie Hodg
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05 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul Featured on WebUpon
  Indy Mogul was recently featured on popular website complation website WEBUPON.com. As number three on their list of 10 Useful Websites to Enhance your Internet Experience, ranking above such heavyweights as Instructables and DIGG! Go us!  WEBUPON seems like it's a really interesting portal t
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03 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: James Rolfe
 Today I had the honor of talking to James Rolfe, Writer/Director/Editor/Actor/Cinematographer, most famous for his Angry Video Game Nerd persona, his videos have gotten millions of hits, and his program is one of the most popular on the internet. James has earned a massive fanbase based on hi
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02 Jul
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Prop Safe
 So you are making a spy caper film, and you need a safe for the secret file/launch codes/microfilm for your agent to crack open with a laser. And/or you really want to pull a Bugs Bunny and drop a safe on your friends head, BUT you realized that REAL safes are expensive and/or dangerously heavy
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