Posts tagged HowTo

• 09 Nov

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Bald Caps, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX

  This week, Backyard FX shows you how to create a Bald Cap from scratch that is better than the kind you can purchase.  This effect can also be applied towards other uses and needs.Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and came

• 26 Oct

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Halloween Pumpkin King Costume, Monsters : BFX

  Happy Halloween!  This week we''re building a Halloween Pumpkin King Monster Costume!  The costume is designed so you can make the mouth move.  This technique can be used for any sort of Halloween costume including a Monster costume from Where the Wild Things Are.Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I featur

• 29 Dec

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Behind-the-Scenes of The Spirit Test Film

  We were overwhelmed with the demand for more detail and more explanation about how we shot "The Spirit's Day Off" test film for our green screen build.  So, for this 5th Monday bonus episode of BFX,  Barely Political's green screen master, Tom Smalls, shows you tips and tricks of compositing in po

• 01 Dec

  Episode: Backyard FX

  How to make a Cable-Cam for Cheap Build

  This week on Backyard FX, Erik and the crew build a Cable-Cam to achieve awesome cinematic camera angles like fly-thru and overhead shots.  The Cable-Cam is like a camera dolly, but instead of being on a track, the camera is in the air on cables or rope, so you can shoot above the action.  Erik sh