backyardfx

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  • Author: thegoregod

Tags: fx  horror  how  to 

I used the dummy, the fake head and the decapitation.

Shattering glass! Backyard FX's DIY sugar glass

  • Length: 5:43
  • Rating Average: 4.58 from 370 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  break  effect  filmmaking  fx  glass  indie  indymogul  movie  prop  shatter  stunt  sugarglass 

Erik tells us how to get that broken glass effect without a trip to the hospital (BUT you've still got to be careful!). All you need is cooking spray, corn syrup, sugar, a pot, a pan, cream of tartar, and a thermometer.

How to make a human-sized sandwich costume

  • Length: 6:28
  • Rating Average: 4.77 from 311 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  costume  film  filmmaker  fx  indie  indymogul  mascot  movies  special 

How to make a giant sandwich out of cardboard, foam, and spray paint. Host Erik Beck shows you how to fulfill that craving for a giant, angry sandwich.Check out more Backyard FX at our Youtube channel, or:http://indymogul.comKeep updated! Subscribe to us on iTunes...

How to build an awesome jetpack for your films

  • Length: 6:11
  • Rating Average: 4.64 from 300 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  build  DIY  effects  explosion  filmmaking  howto  indymogul  jetpack  movies  rocket  scifi  specialfx 

How to build a "working" jet pack, and set it blasting into the stratosphere. Host Erik Beck takes you through the process of making the future's most common commuting option for nearly nothing. Quick Tip: Green screening on a limited budget.Get the full detailed build plans...

How to build a muppet-style puppet for $25

  • Length: 5:58
  • Rating Average: 4.70 from 172 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  build  DIY  effects  filmmaking  henson  howto  indymogul  movies  puppet  puppets  rocket  specialfx 

How to build a muppet-style puppet using foam, a turkey carver, spray adhesive, fleece, felt and bottle caps.Full details on how to make the $25 puppet HERE:http://www.indymogul.com/post/566/build-plans-how-to-build-a-puppetVisit http://indymogul.com for more tips, links, and videos.

A cheaper, bloodier gunshot effect! (Weekend Extra)

  • Length: 5:27
  • Rating Average: 4.76 from 213 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: action  backyardfx  blood  condom  effect  fakeblood  filmmaking  fx  gun  gunshot  indie  indymogul  sfx  spray  weapon 

No one disputes we've got the best and most talented viewers in the world, but now they're taking over! Keir MacDonald shows us his own (even cheaper!) technique for that blood-splattering gunshot wound using fake blood, a condom, and not much more.

Robots! Create a full-body robot costume that rocks!

  • Length: 5:11
  • Rating Average: 4.69 from 204 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  build  costume  cyborg  design  film  filmmaking  howto  indymogul  movies  robosuit  robot 

Check out the blog for in-depth instructions.http://www.indymogul.com/post/1074/build-plans-how-to-make-a-robot-suitRobots are cool. Using only a football toy chest, trash can, old video editing controller, blue flash controllers, and some air vents, Erik and his dad construct a super-strong and...

3 awesome ways to make and break FAKE HEADS

  • Length: 4:7
  • Rating Average: 4.53 from 415 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  blood  brain  DIY  dummy  fakehead  fight  gunshot  guts  indymogul  prop  shoot  stab  zombie 

Full build plans:http://www.indymogul.com/post/1777/The episode you've been waiting for. Fake heads! Erik is going to show you where to get them cheap and three different ways to make them go "splat!". You won't want to miss this episode. Rated "G" for "gory".

Zombies! How-to special FX on the cheap

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  • Rating Average: 4.31 from 2625 people
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  • Author: indymogul

Tags: backyardfx  erikbeck  horror  indymogul  makeup  specialfx  undead  zombie  zombies 

Tired of having buddies that don't eat brains? Yeah, I am too. It's time to CHANGE that, and for around $20 for a whole horde of rotten-flesh terrors.Watch the full episode here:http://www.indymogul.com/episode/bfx_20070604Get the details on how to zombify your...

Build Samurai Armor! Become an ancient warrior the indie way

  • Length: 2:20
  • Rating Average: 4.56 from 306 people
  • View Count: 91255
  • Author: indymogul

Tags: action  anime  armor  backyardfx  costume  filmmaking  fx  indie  indymogul  japan  samurai  sfx  warrior 

BFX reproduces the ornate armor of the Samurai for under $50.Build plans here:http://www.indymogul.com/post/1407/-----If you have a request for BFX send us an email at comments@indymogul.com or visit the FXRequest page on IndyMogul.com-----

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