The last few weeks, i've been posting these really simple, but really awesome tutorials from the (unfortunately) cancelled VH1 show "Acceptable.TV". This time, they cover basic props and costumes, and it's really simple advice that can really make your film look a lot better without spending a lot of money.
Back when I did the Fake Bone tutorial, a common question I got was, "Great, but what can I do with that?" Well I am going to show you how to take the basic concepts behind foam-bones, and how to use it in a fake protruding bone, for any kind of fake compound fractures.
Start with a foam tube same as with the fake bone tutorial I made originally.
This time though you're going to want to break it instead of having a singular piece like last time. If you're willing to sacrafice it, you can even...
So you loved Erik's Chainsaw Arm, but you also want to know how to get a nice blood spray coming off of it when you're slicing up zombies with your handy-dandy chainsaw arm?
Well fear not because I am here to show you how to get a really simple basic blood spray for almost nothing.
Get a simple water bottle, remove the cap, and cut some slits in it, kind of like a tiny shower head.
You want thin wide slits as opposed to round holes because you want a more spread out "spray" pattern as opposed...
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 know things are going to get messy. Cuddle up close to your styrofoam heads, jugs of fake blood, and stunt dummies, and enjoy. You'll need the effects from our Limb Tear, Fake Heads, and Blood Shooter episodes to do this one. And check out Rambo, in theaters Jan 25!
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 perfect gunshot effect with a 2 liter bottle, epoxy, plumbing parts, and a hose. Check out the full blood-shooter build plans here.
How to turn someone into a zombie
using liquid latex, toilet paper, and aging make-up. Erik Beck responds to viewer Tracy Peterson's request to make a good zombie effect on a limited budget. Quick Tip: make cheap, delicious blood with corn syrup, red food coloring, and chocolate syrup. Featured Flick: A-OK Film's "The Imperial".
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