Episodes
BFX's Best of the Test: Fake Head
This week we take a special look back at one of your favorite test films. That's right Fake Heads! You'll see never before seen footage, tricks and tips and hilarious bloopers.
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Radio Controlled Camera Pod: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
Blood Filled Fake Hand: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
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...
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Create a SciFi Space Helmet for Less then $20: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
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 &...
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Create a SciFi Space Suit: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
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...
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Create Realistic Demon Makeup: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
Rip a Heart Out of Someone's Chest: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
If you've seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the heart out of someone's chest. In this episode of Backyard...
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BFX: Decapitation Effect
There comes a time in every filmmaker's life when he needs to lop off a head. When I was a kid, I'd cut the camera and replace heads with basketballs, but this is Erik Beck we're taking out, so you...
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$30 Evil Dead Chainsaw Arm
Do you love the "Evil Dead" series? Do you need a prop chainsaw? Do you have $30 burning a hole in your pocket? If you said "yes" to any of these question you'll want to watch this episode. Erik...
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Retro Ray Guns
Now, I know you often visit the local junk store, but this trip won't be for the purchase of a second-hand toilet seat. Instead, you'll be finding the pieces necessary to build your very own RAY...
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