Indy Mogul - DIY filmmaking: Episodes
Boy, this economy is in the crapper, am I right folks?! Come watch 4 of the best short films in the world dealing with money and this new GREAT DEPRESSION! This week's films include: "Consumerism! The Musical" Directed by Brandon McCormick "Schmink" Directed by Rick Bruins "Note to Self" by Gera ...
Get ready to watch the first ever Indy Mogul music video! This original short has everything, awesome freeze make-up, web celebrities, TV celebrities, a cool song and much more! Guest directed by Justin Johnson and shot with a Brevis 35mm lens adapter. What else could you ask for? Answer = NOTHING!with:Tonya ...
The cold weather in NYC gave us the perfect opportunity to create a 'Frozen Actor' effect to make it look like a person is ice cold or frozen solid. Erik shows you the appropriate techniques of applying makeup, and which household spices to use to create a realistic frozen effect. Also, watch the ...
Happy New Years! 2009 is in the house...and unfortunately so is Bobby. This episode he's sick in bed. Will he survive? This week's films include: "Super Drunk" by Dennis Hemphil "The Junior Mints" by Alex Anam & Paul Arzoian "BarRoom Blitz" by Ben Duffy "Two Night Stand" by Kyle Gilman After ...
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 post-production.
In this special holiday episode, Bobby brings you the first ever BEST OF THE BEST OF The Best Short Films in The World. Celebrating 4 of the best short films to grace the show in 2008. And for the first time ever: The Filmmakers join him "live" to say thanks. WHO MADE THE CUT? You have to tune in ...
J.C. Brotherhood has worked on all three Spiderman films, I am Legend, and The International. In his workshop, J.C. shows us the "Sweeney Gun" which creates projectile effects. Erik even gets to test out the gun himself, shooting dust and spark pellets. And if you want to know what it takes to become ...
In this episode, Bobby works out 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: "Office Lunch" by Tom Vullo "Not So Small Talk" by A film by Suzanne Keilly & Kirsten Roeters. "OurSpace" by Jon Haller "Julia's Store" by Casey Donahue View these films in their entirety at our blog ...
What does the Spirit do on his day off? In this week's Indy Mogul Original Short find out what happens when this noir hero checks off the chores on his to-do list. To see how we created this green screen extravaganza check out the build episode here!
This week on Backyard FX, we build a portable green screen for under $40 that you can take with you on shoots. Erik also gives you the basics on how to correctly light a green screen shoot and how to replace the green screen in post-production. Tomorrow, you'll find out what 'The Spirit' does on ...
In this episode, Bobby grinds out 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: "Chainsaw Maid" by Takena Nagao "The Morning After by Daniel Knight "SleepWalkers" by Ryan Lightbourn "Can Vegetarians Eat Meat?" by Elliot Goldner View these films in their entirety at our blog post. ...
For our second episode of Your FX, we took the viewers feedback and made this episode based on what you wanted to see. We've kept the clip mash ups, but have included a few detailed user-submitted tutorials. This episode features "Hand Stab" by BridBoyRoss, "Portal Gun" by Daniel R., and "Halo Armor" ...
In this episode, Bobby DARES YOU to watch 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: "Chronicle of a Jump" by Zohar Lavi-Hasson "the Fix-Up" by Sweaty Robot "Truth or Dare" by Dan Chung "Non Voix" by Mitchell Stafiej View these films in their entirety at our blog post. Don't ...
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 shows ...
In this episode, Bobby gives thanks to 4 of the best short films in the world. Happy Thanksgiving! Films include: "Unearthed" by Christina Spangler "Pardon me while I scream" by David Seger "One Picture every day" by Olde English "Culinian Chronicles: Soup's New Neighbour" by Josh Le Good ...
Special effect artist Conrad Brink has worked on the show Fringe and numerous films such as I am Legend, Indiana Jones and Cloverfield to name a few. On this premiere episode of BFX's Hollywood FX, Erik visits Conrad in his workshop to see how he created some of the atmospheric effects for these productions. ...
In this episode, Bobby realizes he made the biggest mistake of his life when he didn't call back the girl from Episode 3. This week's films all deal with how much...LOVE SUCKS. "A Winter Observed " Directed by Joseph Petrick & Andrew Bowser "Tenure" Directed by Nathaniel Atcheson "Heights" Directed ...
In a world, where ordinary people lead ordinary lives, one holiday ends in horrific madness. Friendship, revenge, terror, turkey and an angry ex-girlfriend...all in this chest bursting short film. Huge thank you to the creators of Happy Birthday Harris Malden for directing this Test Film!
What's the best part of Thanksgiving? Aside from Santa at the end of the Parade and the Lions rocking the gridiron, it's easily eating until you think you're going to burst. And with this episode, something can actually burst out of your chest and freak out the family!* Erik shows you how to do ...
From the director of "Steve Nelson: The Movie" comes an epic tale about a singer, a song about puppies and smiles named Juno, and the talent needed to get a slot at a local open-mic-night. Steve Nelson stars in and directs this BFX Super Test Film.View/download the full version of the song HERE. No ...