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Hey Mogulers! Here's where you request an effect

POSTED BY , 19 July 2007 | PERMALINK

We've been getting a lot of requests for effects to create in future episodes, and we love it. The only problem is that they're getting posted on all different pages and in all different places, it's impossible to keep up!

 

 

So, now, with the wonder of modern technology, we present the place to plop your problems on our lap so we can make 'em cheap and easy ... but before you do, make...

What the #$%$ is an RSS Feed?

POSTED BY , 19 July 2007 | PERMALINK

Ever wonder what the hell an RSS feed is? Seen the symbol or come across the ‘subscribe’ button and not know what it was for? Or worse, thought it was some costly feature that would require you to PAY for something that is normally free? Well fear not, the fine folks over at common craft have put together this fun and funky video to tell you how RSS works and what it’s good for. One example...

On The Lot: Episode 11 (Fox Television)

POSTED BY , 19 July 2007 | PERMALINK

Last week’s On The Lot, which aired Monday rather than Tuesday caught quite a few viewers off guard. Surprisingly though, last week’s ratings were the highest the show’s had in weeks. Now, before you start making your films for Season 2, you may want to know that although the ratings were better, they were still unacceptable for any network show. By normal standards, On The Lot would have been...

Bre of MakeZine's 1 Year Anniversary!

POSTED BY , 18 July 2007 | PERMALINK

Our partner in DIY, 'Weekend Projects,' just celebrated it's one year anniversary. This is especially cool since our podcast is so young, and it's good to see other folks doing the same sorts of stuff as us in it for the long haul. Since birthday candles are soooooo 1994, host and genius Bre Pettis created a 'Jam Jar Jet,' which is like a candle on PCP.

I'm sure there's some...

Vimeo vid of the Day, "Of the now" by Bednarz

POSTED BY , 17 July 2007 | PERMALINK





Of the now from bednarz and Vimeo.

 


This is a REALLY awesome video installation; most of the time when people capture their installations on video it comes out pretty crappy (which is especially ironic if it's a VIDEO installation). But this video documentation of the exhibit can stand on it's own as a piece to watch and enjoy. The effect of the wings is...

Indy Mogul Interview: Paul Del Vecchio

POSTED BY , 16 July 2007 | PERMALINK



Hello friends! This week we recieved some AWESOME footage from Internet Filmmaker and YouTube Director, Paul Del Vecchio. We posted part one of the interview on our YouTube page and we will be posting a new installment every day. Paul not only produces some really spectacular, special FX-packed movies, but he posts some really imformative how-to-videos to help YOU achieve...

Build Plans: How to create aging make-up

POSTED BY , 16 July 2007 | PERMALINK

How to create aging make-up


by Erik Beck

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#10 (aging make-up). Wow...10 episodes...we're getting old, but not old enough. So this week we're showing you how to elderly. 

 

WARNING: SOME PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO LATEX. ALWAYS TEST A SMALL AMOUNT ON YOUR SUBJECTS ARM BEFORE APPLYING TO THE FACE. 


Shopping List

  1. Stipple...

Vimeo vid of the Day, "Magnifo Appears!" Mike Fischer and Erick C.

POSTED BY , 16 July 2007 | PERMALINK





Magnifo Appears! from Mike Fischer and Vimeo.

 


I really feel like this video is in the vein of what Backyard FX is all about. Taking random things and using them for cool looking effects. The music is spot on, it's like some giant killer is chasing you down. My favorite is that the trees and the rest of the background are flipped upside down on the lens-board...

Vimeo vid of the Day, "Ultimate Media Centre" by Leo Bridle

POSTED BY , 13 July 2007 | PERMALINK





Ultimate Media Center - thefirstpost.co.uk from Leob and Vimeo.

 

Our latest video for The First Post takes you on a journey inside the internet - all filmed in one shot.

(...actually it's two shots - can you spot the edit?)

Credits:

Directors: Leo Bridle & Leo Powell

Music: Tom Rubira & Leo Powell

Today is very SPECIAL day, you indy...

Vimeo vid of the Day, "S P I D E R" by enanovi

POSTED BY , 12 July 2007 | PERMALINK





S P I D E R from enanovi (aka el gabito) and Vimeo.
Short music video shot on a Canon GL2 in 2 hours and edited in 4. No special FX were added except for some slight brightness/contrast adjustments, some mirroring FX, and speed adjustments. It was mainly shot hand-held and with a monopod.

I especially like the colors as the sun is setting. I just love...