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31 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Using Split-Screen Creatively
What can you do with a split screen? Director Sherng-Lee Huang takes on this question with the band Frances and the music video concept for "Cold Water." With a budget of only $99, the director relied on this simple technique to come up with a creative video concept for the song. The shoot came
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29 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Talkin' Economic Blues (Sunday Preview #6)
The failing economy isn't only affecting humans. It's impacting pigeons as well. And this week our fine feathered friend, Pigeon, host of Sunday Preview, is mad as hell, and taking matters into his own hands!Despite the recession, he's still got enough dough to give away a DVD every week to one luck
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27 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Cursed Idol
In the past we've covered a lot of items of questionable safety (in the supernatural sense) , so I thought I would go ahead and help you live out another archeological adventure with your own Cursed Idol prop that you won't have to break into an ancient tomb and steal. (Not to mention the advantag
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27 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Erik Beck and Indy Mogul Win a Streamy Award for BFX!
Congratulations to Erik Beck for winning a Streamy Award last night for "Best Visual Effects in a Web Series"! Erik won the award for his show Backyard FX and it's Indy Mogul's first Streamy win! The Official Streamy Award ceremony will take place this Saturday and will be broadcast live online
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27 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Bobby's "TUB" Production Journal # 2 - "Finding Emily"
Art by Cheryl Gross. Hello IndyMogulers, As some of you know I’m making a short film called “TUB”. It’s my last short film for Columbia University’s graduate film program. And may just be my last short film before moving into features. I’ve been trying to make the thing for several
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27 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Mythbusters' Adam Savage on Obsessions and Dedication
I found this a truly interesting talk that Mythbusters' Adam Savage gave for FORA.tv. All of us being pretty big Mythbuster fans around here, I thought this was a great talk, and offers us all a glimpse in the kind of obsession and dedication that goes into a creative process. While this doesn't te
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26 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the Entire Films from Episode 25- Fast & Furious
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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25 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
First Trailer for Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are"
After a long wait, the first trailer for Spike Jonze's adaptation of the beloved children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are" has debuted. It was premiered on the Ellen Show, but thanks to TrailerAddict for posting. Spike Jonze has always been an inventive filmmaker and we're really excited to s
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24 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Conceptualize, Shoot, and Edit in 24 hours?
For this episode of $99 Music Video, Director James Spruill teams up with the band Franklin for Short to create a music video concept for the song "Fast & Soft." James and the band relied solely on their low-budget filmmaking skills and DIY creativity to create the entire video for less than $99
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24 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Bonus Footage of Dreamworks Hollywood FX on Channel Frederator
If you enjoyed Erik's behind-the-scenes look at DreamWorks Studios, there's extra bonus footage over on Channel Frederator, an awesome online animation network. It's "Cartoon Central on the Internet." Erik created a special report for the the animation network with a ton of bonus footage from th
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20 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Bullet Removal
Although one of the first effects that Erik covered was the gunshot effect all the way back from Episode 5. I realized that we'd never covered how to make a close-up bullet wound that you could show on camera. So I thought I would not only cover this, but how to make it look like you're removing a
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20 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Awesome Fan Art of Stevie-6 and Cyborg Girl
Thanks to Robert Shum for sending us this great illustration featuring Indy Mogul's Stevie-6 and the Cyborg Girl from our latest Backyard FX test film. Indy Mogul has the most talented fans and it's amazing what we receieve in our inbox from our viewers. You can check out Robert Shum's other il
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20 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Bobby's "TUB" Production Journal # 1 - "A Long Time Coming"
Hello IndyMogulers, As some of you know I’m making a short film called “TUB”. It’s my last short film for Columbia University’s graduate film program. And may just be my last short film before moving into features. I’ve been trying to make the thing for several years now, but e
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19 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the Entire Films from Episode 24- SuperHeroes Special Part 2
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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19 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Ethan's Indy Mogul Promo
Ethan sent in a clip for our promo campaign we're running - I added the hands and the effects, and it looks great! Check it out, and look at the blog post below to find out how to send in your own.
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18 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Help make promos for Indy Mogul!
Hey mogulers! I come to you with an exciting request ... send in 10 seconds of footage and a voice over, and get on the show. Check out this video for more details ...Get your footage on Indy Mogul! from Indy Mogul on Vimeo.
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16 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Whoa! Girls, Guns, and Writer's Block!
I think you guys will dig this short film Michael (of early BFX fame) and I made for the latest Film Fight. Check it out and vote!
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13 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Fake Medicine
So need to film a scene with a sick or dying character, but don't have a ton of empty pill bottles to fill up their bedside to make it look realistic? Well don't fret this week i'm going to cover how to make candy and mints look more like medicine for your films. For the pills themselves, i'm
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12 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Making a Music Video for Under $99!
Wanna know how to make an awesome music video for cheap? See how these guys use smart and innovative filmmaking techniques to do just that! Director Jack Ferry explains how he used rotoscoping, Jeffrey Lewis' live illustration, a camera, and a calculator to achieve the look for the music v
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12 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the Entire Films from Episode 23- SuperHeroes Special Part 1
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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11 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook's: The Danger Element Day 2 Pt. 2
Here is the new part of the second day of shooting, for WestHavenBrook's new project. Check it out to see some great behind-the-scenes footage, and see some of the hard work that can go into a larger project.
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11 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Cheetos Boredom Buster - The Works of David Seger
Well, folks this is the final Cheetos Boredom Buster on the Indy Mogul Blog, so I'm gonna lay a real treat on you: The Works of David Seger. Whoa, what? The works of David Seger? Aren't I Dave Seger? Isn't that a little bit cheap? Not if you value having your boredom busted, bucko! Here I am, wr
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10 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Ira Glass on Storytelling Pt. 1
Ira Glass, host of the Radio and Television show, "This American Life", held a series of discussion on Current.com talking about the creative process, and storytelling, and I found these pretty interesting and thought that it is definitely something that Moguler community as a whole could benefit fr
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09 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Tomorrow on The Best Short Films In The World...
From Visionary Mediocre Director, Bobby Miller comes...THE BEST SHORT FILMS IN THE WORLD. Episode # 23. Based on the acclaimed Graphic Novel.
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09 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Video contest to get on the set of a TV show
Here's a neat video contest you all might be interested in. You can submit an audition tape and get a walk-on role on the show "Breaking Bad." No idea if the show sucks or not, but heck, winning some money and getting a taste of Hollywood? Certainly worth a shot! Find the best actor you know and mak
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06 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Fake Brick
While we've shown you how to make plenty of smashable accessories, something that you guys keep on requesting are how to make fake bricks that can be thrown without actually smashing someone's head in, so here you go, fake bricks. First, start out with a brick of floral foam, you can find
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05 Mar
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the Entire Films from Episode 22- Seriously.
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know! A
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04 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook's: The Danger Element Day 2
Here is Day 2 of the behind-the-scenes footage the WestHavenBrook has been shooting for their new project that is coming up. Check it out, and see some of the hard work that is going into their project (Not to mention cool driving). Also, while you're in the mood for WestHavenBrook stuff, check out
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04 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Cheetos Boredom Buster - The Works of Dan Harmon
Man oh man, Indy Mogul audience, we're really lucky to have each other. I enjoy showcasing things I like from the internet, and you enjoy having your boredom busted. Let's work together once again. I'll show off some stuff I found that may bust your boredom, and you get your boredom busted and b
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01 Mar
Blog: Indy Mogul
Sunday Preview: EPISODE 2!
Hey guys.. Jake here... have you checked out Indy Mogul's newest show?It's a youtube exclusive show called SUNDAY PREVIEW! It's a cartoon starring a pigeon living in New York City. This week's episode was written and stars myself and my best pal, the one and only Steve Nelson, who stars as a down-on
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