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!
VIEWER SUBMISSION FROM ROBERT What do you do when you need a "Hole in the Chest" effect? DUH! Build a "GORE BOX"....obviously!!!! I never thought I'd see the day when we'd need some called a "Gore Box" for an effect, but...what else would you expect for a "Hole in the Chest" effect? Indy Mogul - Limited Filmmaking, Unlimited Potential. Meet the rest of us at http://indymogul.com
To kick off the new year, today's episode of Q & Erik is completely devoted to user submitted video questions! Except for the creepy ones..... You know who you are....
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
The BEST D.I.Y. Jib on the internet. For $80 and one stop to the hardware store, you can build your very own DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane). And after a few hours of building you'll be getting AWESOME new shots that'll make your veiwer feel like they're soaring through the air, along with your Box Office Sales...cause you'll be the next Martin Scorsese. And stay tuned for modifications and instructions on how to use it.
This week on Q & Erik the gang reviews some films who are up for a Independent Spirit Award, Erik and Steve also let some of their creepiness leak out... just a bit...
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.
Ever wonder how to make your actor look like Rocky after getting pummeled by Apollo? Well, using some soft nose putty, tooth black out, spirit gum, and a make-up kit, Erik creates that "getting the snot beat out of you" look. Quick Tip: Color correction helps give your films that professional feel.
07:06
Q and Erik: Cannon GL2, Prosthetic Kit and Spirit Gum Substitute
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.
Do you need an awesome costume for Comicon, or do you just need a giant prop revolver? Either way you can't miss with this episode. Erik shows you how to make your very own "Good Samaritan" revolver from Hellboy!
Now, I was never one who thought Wiley Coyote gave it his all when chasing after Roadrunner, but I did admire his collection of ACME Cartoon Weapons. And now thanks to Teddy Carter, who submitted this awesome tutorial for the BFX Viewer Takeover, I can green screen myself into Looney Toons and kick the living s*** out of that f***ing bird.
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.
07:02
Q & Erik: Smooth Moves, Green Screen Tips and a Rogue Dodgeball
Today on Q & Erik we answer your questions about smooth slow-mo shots and improving the quality of your green screen footage. Steve's inner artist comes out, a rogue dodgeball terrorizes the set and we learn some troubling information about Gary... creepy
06:58
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
After 365 days of Indy Mogul awesomeness we are celebrating our birthday in style! We've got a cake, a piñata and lots of wacky memories! Find out if your video birthday card made it into the show and leave a comment below.
06:48
Q and Erik: Film School, Dancing, and the future Mrs. Beck
In this episode of Q and Erik, we hear about film school, blood shooters, how to perfect forehead wrinkles, Erik's dancing skills, and whether or not he'll be able to live up to the future Mrs. Beck's expectations. Which he probably won't.
After learning basic audio, Steve thought he had the world in his hands. But he'll soon learn that there's more to audio; including Lav Mics, Effects, Soundtracking, and sweet Editing Techniques.
We are finishing up our two part Indiana Jones special by showing you how to make your very own crystal skull*. You can't miss this episode! Erik dressed as professor Indy, test film by Waverly Films and much more! *Supernatural powers not included.
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...
This week Erik answers your burning questions about cameras, free music, cloning, and mics! Erik also whips out a new catch-phrase. Will it become the next "don't have a cow, man"? Probably not because it's pretty lame.
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