Episodes

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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Weekend Extra: $18 Video Camera & Disappearing
We've got a double-header of tipliciousness this weekend! The first, from our very own Alan K, who finally tells us about the $18 video cam you can use for dream sequences and more. And then a...
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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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Weekend Extra: Rainproof your camcorder
While getting ready to toss an empty detergent jug into the recycling bin, Alan K. had a moment of inspiration. A camcorder rain shield was born!
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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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Weekend Extra: User-submitted blood effect
No one disputes we've got the best and most talented viewers in the world, but now they're taking over! Keir MacDonald shows us his own (even cheaper!) technique for that blood-splattering gunshot...
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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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Weekend Extra: Green Screen
Ever wonder how to use a green screen? Steve shows us all the do's and dont's of green screening (or blue screening), including lighting and editing tips. Got any more questions? Leave us some...
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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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Weekend Extra: Q and Erik
We tackle the issues of the "Hudson Sprayer," fake heads, blood cannons, muzzle flares, prop weapons, bone breaking, free sound effects, subliminal messages, samurai armor ... and probably more!!!...
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