Episodes
Backyard FX 14: Fake Heads
The episode you've been waiting for. Fake heads! Erik is going to show you where to get them cheap and three different ways to make them go "splat!". You won't want to miss this episode. Rated "G"...
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Backyard FX 13: Rain Machine
How do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks....
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Backyard FX 12: Bruises, Black Eyes & Missing Teeth
Ever wonder how to make your actor look like Rocky after getting pummeled by Apollo? Well, using some soft nose putty, tooth black out, spirit gum, and a make-up kit, Erik creates that "getting the...
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Backyard FX 11: Samurai Armor
BFX reproduces the ornate armor of the Samurai for under $50. If you have a request for BFX send us an email at comments@indymogul.com or visit the FXRequest page on IndyMogul.com
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Backyard FX 10: Aging Makeup
Tired of paying full price for things? Start getting the senior discount with the help of aging makeup. Using stipple latex, crepe hair, makeup and a fishing hat, Erik makes his 24 year old friend...
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Backyard FX 9: Cyborgs
Cyborgs are cool, too. Using only a PVC coupler, a coin tray, thin orange tubing, blue flash controllers, silver bubble wrap, duct tape, a rolodex, and costume jewelry Erik constructs a cool robotic...
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Backyard FX 8: Robots
Robots are cool. Using only a football toy chest, trash can, old video editing controller, blue flash controllers, and some air vents, Erik and his dad construct a super-strong and smart robot big...
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Backyard FX 7: Fake Brains
Erik Beck tells us how to make brains without resorting to cannibalism or do-it-yourself surgery. There are two easy ways of getting your fake brain on, but Erik will walk you through the most...
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Backyard FX 6: Break Glass
Erik tells us how to get that broken glass effect without a trip to the hospital (but you've still got to be careful!). It's called "sugar glass" and all you need is cooking spray, corn syrup,...
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Backyard FX 5: Gunshot Effect
How to make a gunshot squib on a budget. This was the pilot episode for Backyard FX, and after so many requests from YouTubers for a blood effect, we had to run it! For $15, you too can make the...
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