Posts tagged with 'DIY'

  • Star Wars DIY Re-make

    POSTED BY JUSTIN JOHNSON, JANUARY 10 2008 02:44 PM | PERMALINK

    Erik, I'm sorry, but these guys are giving us a real run for our money! (suggested by forums user Whole Milk Productions)

     

     

  • Q & Erik: Fake Blood, Cheap Cameras and Tripods

    POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, JANUARY 10 2008 11:58 AM | PERMALINK

    This week on Q & Erik, we're doing more video questions!! I would tell you that the questions are about fake blood, cheap cameras and tripods.. but I have a feeling that you might already know that...

  • Indy Mogul Interviews Documentary Filmmaker Paul Devlin

    POSTED BY ERIC EICHELBERGER, DECEMBER 18 2007 02:40 PM | PERMALINK



    Paul Devlin, director of "Slam Nation," "Power Trip," and "Blast" gives us a rare glimpse into the world of a truly independent documentary filmmaker. He discusses with us the future of independent distibution, film financing, tips for filmmakers who are just starting out, and shares some great stories from the long road of producing and directing indie documentary films. Check out Paul's website for "Blast" at blastthemovie.com.

  • Easy Tips for Stop Motion Animation

    POSTED BY STEVE NELSON, DECEMBER 14 2007 12:38 PM | PERMALINK

    Last week, we interviewed DIY Stop Motion Animator, Javan Ivey, and he showed us his home built studio. Now he's showing us how to utilize this workspace with some great software and helpful hints for doing Stop Motion Animation.

  • DIY Professional Animation Studio

    POSTED BY JUSTIN JOHNSON, DECEMBER 07 2007 02:55 PM | PERMALINK

    Weekend Extra peers into the brilliant mind of Javan Ivey, an inspired animator, and someone who uses his keen intellect to save thousands of dollars that folks blow on an animation studio.

  • Q & Erik: Lenses, Lighting, Dead Cats and Erik's Glasses

    POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, NOVEMBER 29 2007 02:25 PM | PERMALINK

    Today's episode of Q & Erik is jam-packed with information about camera lenses, lighting tips, instructions on how to shoot a car scene and how to buy corn syrup in England! We also have a short film by Justin on why Erik needs to wear glasses and Steve hosts his first episode of English-To-English. Oh, and Erik kills a cat... Intrigued? Then click play my friends!

  • Q and Erik: Cannon GL2, Prosthetic Kit and Spirit Gum Substitute

    POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, NOVEMBER 01 2007 06:08 PM | PERMALINK

    This week on "Q and Erik" we discuss the Cannon GL2, prosthetic kits, spirit gum substitutes and Erik shows off his "sexy fireman" costume, sexy being a relative term of course.

  • Backyard FX: Spaceships

    POSTED BY STEVE NELSON, SEPTEMBER 24 2007 10:00 AM | PERMALINK

    In this episode of BFX, Erik shows us how to make a miniature spaceship that YOU can fit inside (with a little Indy Mogul magic of course) and fly through space with! And it's all for under $20!! That's less than a set of Little Mermaid Drapes.

  • Weekend Extra: SnorriCam

    POSTED BY STEVE NELSON, SEPTEMBER 21 2007 02:05 PM | PERMALINK

    Always wanted that shot that stays stable on your actor and whacks out the background? Of course you have! Now, thanks to our friends, Cody and Mark, you can build your very own SnorriCam! For build plans click here. For more of their YouTube videos, click here.

  • Weekend Extra: Ballistics Gel

    POSTED BY STEVE NELSON, AUGUST 17 2007 10:23 PM | PERMALINK

    Michael Johnson of Backyard FX shows us an awesome recipe for Ballistics Gel. Just don't eat it!

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