Are you a budget mad scientist? Do you need to vaporize the world, but only have $50? Watch this episode to learn how to make a big Death Ray. We'll also figure out why the hell Erik is wearing an eye patch! Also we feature a song by Indy Moguler Jonny McBane.
Includes a Test Film guest directed by Justin Johnson!
Starring: Bobby Miller and Anthony Carboni
Hello everyone and welcome to the Build Plans for Episode 46: DIY DOLLY.
Shopping List:
1. 6" fixed pneunatic casters x2.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)
2. 6" swivel pneunatic caster.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)
3. A piece of 3/4" scrap plywood at least 28" x 38".
4. A piece of 2" x 4" x 8' lumber or a minimum of about 6'.
5. 1/2" dry wall screws x22.
6. ...
Does your production need the smooth graceful movement of a dolly, but lack the $1,800 dollars it would cost to buy one? Welcome the D.I.Y. Dolly! Watch this episode as Erik and Jared show you how to build your very own dolly. Plus the Test Film was guest directed by the very talented Bobby Miller.
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This week we take a special look back at one of your favorite test films. That's right Fake Heads! You'll see never before seen footage, tricks and tips and hilarious bloopers.
Are you a fan of the darker movies? Do Batman, Touch of Evil, Sin City, and The Maltese Falcon make you pee your pants (You don't pee your pants while watching your favorite movies!?!...well...yea...me neither)? Learn how to get that look with the right lighting, writing, and tons of other great tips. Even if you don't make movies...this ode to Film Noir will have you jumping in your seat (or promptly leaving it).
This episode is sponsored by the upcoming film "21" and Erik is taking on his most challenging build to date. A R/C camera rig that can tilt and pan like an expensive security camera. Watch what happens when Erik goes over budget, talks with Kate Bosworth and plays an illegal game of Hungry Hungry Hippos!
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We've showed you how to make a fake hand before, but this time it's going to be better and bloodier! For less then $35 bucks Erik shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half! Get the detailed BUILD PLANS!
Los Angeles correspondent David Seger takes us in for a close-up look at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, with some help from Zadi of Epic-Fu.Featuring Red Carpet interviews with:
Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno)
Marcus Carl Franklin (Best Supporting Male Nominee, I'm Not There)
Chris Eska (John Cassavetes Award Winner, August Evening)
The Whitest Kids You Know
Jeff Nichols (John Cassavetes Award Nominee, Shotgun Stories)
Brady Corbet
Ronald Harwood ...
Last week we showed you how to make a Space Suit for less then $50. Not impressed? Well how about a matching Space Helmet for less then $20! You'll also find out what happens to ensign Rudy & Ben and why you shouldn't hitchhike in space.
Are you planning on making your own version of Star Trek, but don't have the kind of money J. J. Abrams has? Don't worry. Erik shows you how to make a futuristic space suit for less then $50 dollars. Plus special guest Rudy Jahchan of Galacticast!
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