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).
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BFX: Demon's Wings: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
If you watched the Demon Makeup episode and wanted more, then you really need to see this episode! Erik shows you how to make life-sized demon wings that you can wear. Dust off your pitchfork and press play
04:51
Q and Erik: Bald Caps, BFX Gear, Location Shoots, Halloween
Like FDR before him, Erik discusses bald people, shooting in new locations, android masks, clapboards, Dysfunctional films, our upcoming Halloween specials, and what equipment he uses to shoot BFX. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of "Q and Erik".
Did you just buy a $1,000 camera, upload your first video to YouTube, and find it looking like you used your cell phone to shoot the movie? Well, worry no more...this episode of Weekend Extra will help you get the best quality for your video before uploading it to YouTube.
05:27
Indy Mogul at Sundance Film Festival interviewing David Wain & 2007 Grand Jury Prize Winner
Indy Mogul has arrived at the Sundance Film Festival and are taking no prisoners! Erik and Justin get inside an exclusive Microsoft party, talk to comedian/director David Wain about his online projects and chat with 2007 Grand Jury prize winner Jason Kohn about his start in filmmaking
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Rip a Heart Out of Someone's Chest: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
If you've seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the heart out of someone's chest. In this episode of Backyard FX, Erik recreates that effect with the help of his family members. Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how to create a fake heart.
06:28
INDY MOGUL AT SUNDANCE #7: A FOND FAREWELL AND REVIEWS
Justin and Erik bid farewell to Sundance 2008, discuss the movies they saw, and show some more interviews, including Tim Sternberg, Patrick Reed, Mia Trachinger, Benedict Campbell, and Signe Baumane.
05:27
Q & Erik: Green Screen Programs, Mics, Building a Dolly and Erik's Lazy Eye...
On this week's Q & Erik, we discuss the importance of green screen programs, mic malfunctions, how to build a dolly and Erik's eye which is out of commission... Oh, we're also whipping out a brand new look, enjoy!
This week we are showing you an amazing episode of BFX created entirely by one of our awesome viewers! Raleigh from Pujo Productions sent in this tutorial and test film for the classic eye tear effect. Just like in Kill Bill! Dust off your eye patch and click play!
07:24
SteamPunk Goggles for Less then $10: Threadbanger Crossover
Evenin' Gov'na! How lucky you are to have that datascope (a.k.a. computer); for now you can build yourself some SteamPunk Goggles for your next bioscope (a.k.a. movie)! Check out this Friday's episode of ThreadBanger to get the designs for your SteamPunk Costumes: http://www.ThreadBanger.com Special thanks to Abney Park for providing us with some Tesla-powered tunes: http://www.AbneyPark.com The lexicon of this description was provided by The Gatehouse: http://www.ottens.co.uk/lounge/index.php
It's like 2001: A Space Odyssey all over again! Witness the dawn of man in this "stunning first episode of The Best Short Films in the World" - New York Times (SIKE!). This week's food-themed film clips include: "60 Cups of Coffee" by David Ward & Robbie McCallum "Return to Menu" by Matthew Dressel "Life of Crime" by Daniel Scheinert & Justin Becker "Hot Spaghetti" by Tim Rutherford & Cody Kennedy. View these films in their entirety at our blog post: http://indymogul.com/3rb And don't forget to leave me a voicemail: 646-274-4625
How to build a muppet-style puppet using foam, a turkey carver, spray adhesive, fleece, felt and bottle caps. Host Erik Beck shows you how to be Jim Henson and makes the terrible mistake of going $1.50 over budget. Quick Tip: Old TVs make great external monitors.
Erik Beck was challenged to recreate a special effect in the upcoming film, War, using only a shoe string budget.
Erik creates a giant laser weapon that resembles the BFG9000 from the game "Doom" with a budget of twenty dollars.
Did you make the greatest movie ever made...except without any lighting? Well, Steve Nelson has the cure for your darkness disease, build your own light kit for $25.
The Camera Crane that ANYONE can afford! Attach it to your tripod and that good looking girl in your English class might mistake you for George Lucas...I'm not sure if that'll help your chances with her, though.
This holiday, for only $37, give the gift that keeps on beating. A fake heart! Don't like my joke? Yeah...neither do I...
Giants, once a tall tale from the stupid people of ancient history, will soon run rampant on the pages of YouTube!!! All you need is a camera and you can make some sweet looking giants. Just watch where you step!
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Indy Mogul at SXSW! Explicit Ills, Reformat the Planet
Episode two of our South by Southwest coverage brings us interviews with Jake Mahaffy (director of "Wellness"), sci-fi movie maker John P. Funk, Paul Owens (direct of "Reformat the Planet"). Erik and Justin also warn Austin'ites about the greasy water they have, take a fun trip to the Make magazine tent. and rock hard at the Next New Networks Rock Band party. John P. Funk http://cozmicfunk.com Wellness http://handcrankedfilm.com Christy Canida http://instructables.com Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet http://reformattheplanet.com
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 DIY Dolly! Watch this episode as Erik and Jared show you how to build your very own dolly.
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