-
30 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Best Short Films Dance Remix - Extended Version!
This is one of the most amazing audience-generated things I've ever had the honor of viewing. Jonathan B Cormier is responsible for the dance remix of the Best Short Films in the World show theme (as seen in the finale part 1)...little did I know he made a full length remix (above). This
-
28 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Prop Syringe
Well they have been requested many times, and I thought that this would be a really easy, really quick effect that a lot of us could benefit from. Syringes are a very common prop in stuff like Medical shows, and the like, and can have a lot of uses in a variety of plots and situations. So since yo
-
28 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
The Auteurs - Rare films for free!
Well it is officially Summer for most of us, time to relax and (for many of us) enjoy taking some time off. Well all of this extra time is also a great time to watch some movies, and I found this really interesting new website that is built jsut for that. In Partnership with Criterion, Celluloid D
-
27 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Rooftop Films Summer Series
If you live in the NYC area, Rooftop Films is a great way to spend your summer evenings watching independent films. Rooftop Films is an independent film festival where the screenings take place outdoors on rooftops across NYC. The festival presents feature films as well as themed short films.
-
22 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Cheap Bounce Board
So we've covered some lighting techniques, and how to assemble a cheap lighting kit in the past. But something that I haven't really talked about how to make (and that is actually really simple) is the basic bounce board. These are really easy to make, and can help really improve your lighting
-
21 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook's: The Danger Element Day 3 Pt. 2
Here is the second part of the third 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 they are doing!
-
19 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
A Zombie Contest!
I was recently introduced to an amazing site called LostZombies.com. It's a social network that is attempting to create the first 'community-generated zombie documentary.' Through community submissions, the site is compiling a fictional documentary that catalogues personal stories after the Zombie a
-
19 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Ira Glass on Storytelling Pt. 4
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
-
16 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Fake Oil/Grime
Chances are that you've seen at least one movie in your life that featured a shady Mechanic character, or a group of people working together on a machine of some sort. Something that I have always noticed in these scenes is that nearly everyone is always splattered with oil or grime. Little touche
-
14 May
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
What is happening? You need to go to BobbysNewShow.com
You just saw the finale and now you're wondering: What's next? Check out: BobbysNewShow.com for the scoop!
-
14 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Bobby's New Show!
Watch this video! This will answer some questions. I think? Also! Stay updated on what's going on with the new show! Follow Bobby on twitter here, subscribe to his personal youtube page here, and follow his main page on tumblr here.JOIN THE NEW SHOW ARMY!
-
14 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Steam Punk Kid's Show from Weta Workshop
BoingBoing posted this video of Weta Workshop's new kid's show that uses the steam punk aesthetic. If you don't know, the Weta Workshop is an effects studio in New Zealand that is famous for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and other Peter Jackson projects. Indy Mogul did a Steam Punk Ray Gun epi
-
12 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Q & Erik LIVE (May Edition)
Q&Erik Live is a monthly web cast in which special effects pro, Erik Beck (along with his panel of experts) answer every and any question you have about films and film making. This is the MAY EDITION and it's now online RIGHT HERE! New episodes air LIVE on the first THURSDAY of every month, at indym
-
12 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Pixilation a.k.a. Live-Action Animation
Pixilation...ever hear of it? Director Matthew Semel and the band Savoir Adore try out this filmmaking technique for their music video. Pixilation is a technique that creates a live-action version of animation. It's a tedious process that requires close attention to detail when shooting, but t
-
09 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Erik Beck and Indy Mogul in Maxim Magazine
If you look inside the May issue of Maxim Magazine, you'll see a clipping from Indy Mogul's own Erik Beck. Erik was asked for his experitse about DIY Comic -Con Costumes for the men's magazine and he provided them with some tips on how to make the costume of G.I. Joe character Snake
-
08 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Sci-Fi Scanner
So you built your raygun, got your space suit ready, your transporter on stand-by... It seems like you're ready for your deep space expedition and any situation that you might run up against, but how about one of the most common Sci-Fi Gadget, the All-Purpose Scanner. From the Star Trek Tricorder,
-
07 May
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Send in your favorite Best Short Films memories & Get on Next Week's SEASON FINALE!
You've watched Part 1 of "The Best Short Films In The World" Season Finale. Now, listen to Bobby's kid puppet tell you about what you need to do to get featured in the final episode of the Season...Submit your video responses today and don't forget to leave a voicemail too! 646-274-4625. We need y
-
07 May
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the Entire Films from Episode 31 - Season Finale 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!
-
05 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul Wins 3 Webby Awards! Thank You!
Thank You Indy Mogul Fans!!! The Official 2009 Webby Awards Winners were announced this morning and Indy Mogul has won 3 Webby Awards including 2 People's Voice Awards! (Those are what we care about most!) Indy Mogul'Official Winner' for How-To DIY'People's Voice' Winner for How-To DIY Best Sh
-
05 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
"Rockbottom Productions" goes to Europe!
Episode 1: Plane and Simple! from Neko Neko Films on Vimeo. Neko Neko Films, the force and the presence behind "Rockbottom Productions", is on a tour of Europe and they are filming EVERYTHING! Are we jealous of their European travels, prop airplane flying, motorcycle crashing, and castle storming? H
-
01 May
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly SPECIAL: The Blood Test
In my experiences talking to my fellow filmmakers, blood is by far the most common "first effect" that people usually learn how to accomplish on the screen, AND it's also one of the earliest things we taught you here on Indy Mogul. BUT, one thing we've never done is shown you alternative blood rec
Follow Us On Twitter
New Moon mania hits Indy Mogul!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z43kgXPDGEo
