Backyard FX: BFG9000 Giant Laser Weapon


Erik builds his own version of the BFG9000 Giant Laser Weapon from Doom, using an old CD Tower. And he does it all for under $20 (though it should be cheaper because you should throw away all your CDs anyway and use the CD tower that once held them).


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Iron Man 2 Robot Repulsor Arm : How to : BFX


Want to build a Repulsor arm like Robert Downey Jr wears in Iron Man 2?!? Let Zack Finfrock shows you how! It's Zack's first episode of BFX and he is starting with a bang...more specifically a Repulsor blast!Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Bone Break, Compound Fracture, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


Following up Zack's first build episode, the AWESOME IRON MAN ARM, this week he's showing you how to create a gruesome broken bone effect. Check out the DIY special effects action then watch the test film in HD tomorrow! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Twitter www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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SpiderMan Web Shooters: How to: Backyard FX


This week Erik presents our third awesome "audition episodes". Up for the new hosting gig this episode is Ryan Gerossie. Watch as he teaches you how to make your very own Spider Man web shooters. Let us know how you thought Ryan did by leaving a comment below. We want you to help us pick the new host! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Voicemail Hotline: (866) 575-1384 Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Flamethrower: DIY : Backyard FX


For the first build of Indy Mogul's WAR MOVIE MONTH, Zack shows you how to build a World War 2 era flamethrower for less than $60! Keep in mind that there will be an epic test film at the end of the month! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Head Shot Gun Shot, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


This week BFX is answer more of your special effects requests and teaching you how to safely create a "Headshot" effect for $20 bucks! Hit play and enjoy the brain splattering fun! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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BACKYARD FX: GAME OVER


WHY IS BFX ENDING? www.youtube.com Discussion thread: forum.indymogul.com After over 4 years, 270 episodes, 2 hosts and LOTS & LOTS of low budget special effects, Backyard FX is coming to an end. This is the story of how BFX started, how it almost never existed and how all of YOU saved the day. Without all of the Mogulers we'd never be where we are now. So we hope you like our little short film all about Backyard FX. Thank you.


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Build a DIY Slider for $20 : Backyard FX


BFX has already taught you how to make a camera dolly, a steady cam, a snorri cam and jib for super cheap, but today we are showing you how to make a super effective and compact camera slider! This awesome filmmaking tool attaches to the top of any tripod and lets you get super smooth proffesional looking shots! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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DIY Super Hero Mask : Tutorial : Backyard FX


Are you a person who recently acquired super powers and need a mask? Maybe it's Halloween (or a Tuesday) and you want to look like a super hero? Then today is your lucky day, because in this episode of BFX Zack is going to teach you how to make an awesome, Hollywood style superhero mask that will have you kicking bad guy butt in no time! Make sure and check out part one of the 2 part SUPER test film coming out tomorrow and for tips on how to make the rest of your super hero costume check out this classic BFX episode on super hero suits! www.youtube.com Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Twitter www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Bald Caps, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


This week, Backyard FX shows you how to create a Bald Cap from scratch that is better than the kind you can purchase. This effect can also be applied towards other uses and needs. Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Droids that Fly : How to : Backyard FX


This week we presents our sixth awesome "audition episodes". Here to show you how to make a droid that flies through the air like in Star Wars is Zack Finfrock! Let us know how you thought they did by leaving a comment below. We've only got a few more audition episodes to show you! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Jet Packs and Robots : How to : Backyard FX


This week we presents our fifth awesome "audition episodes". Here to show you how to make a highly detailed Jet Pack out of nothing but junk is Mike Smith and his robot assistant Tec! Let us know how you thought they did by leaving a comment below. We want you to help us pick the new host! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Fallout Props: Pip-Boy 3000 : DIY


Today Zack talks about his Fan Film Fallout: Nuka Break and how he make his props like the Pip-Boy 3000! Tune in for the release of Fallout: Nuka Break on the 18th! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Blood Cannon Explosion : How to : Backyard FX


This week Erik presents our fourth awesome "audition episodes". Here to show you how to make a high quality Blood Cannon is Garrett and Elijah! Let us know how you thought they did by leaving a comment below. We want you to help us pick the new host! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Stunt Dummy, Crash Test Dummy : BFX


What can you make with some duct tape, old cothes, a fake head, and some newspaper. If your answer was a pile of old clothes and newspaper with a roll of duct tape and a fake head on the top, then you need to watch this video. Using just those ingredients, Erik builds a life size stunt dummy.


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DIY Camera Stabilizer, Filmmaking Tips: Backyard FX


Back to basics! Erik shows you how to build your own DIY Camera Stabilizer for a Digital SLR camera. This rig will help stabilize your SLR camera when taking video, and create a more comfortable camera mount. Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Huge BFX News : Backyard FX


For more information: www.indymogul.com This week BFX has some HUGE NEWS. Erik drops a bomb and proclaims that Indy Mogul is looking for a new host. More amazing then that is YOU could be that host. Watch the episode for all the details and if you have any questions check out the special section of the forums. www.indymogul.com Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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How to make a Radial Dolly: Backyard FX


This week Erik presents our second awesome "audition episodes" sent in by Indy Mogulers like you! Sit back, relax, and let Dave Knop teach you how to make your very own Radial Dolly. Let us know how you thought Dave did by leaving a comment below. We want you to help us pick the new host! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Secrets Revealed! Behind Backyard FX


In this special extended behind the scenes spotlight on Zack Finfrock and the rest of the team behind Backyard FX we learn more about what it takes to make the show each week, working with the amazing Indy Mogul audience and how it feels to take over the coolest special effects show EVER! Keep up the good work Wayside!


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Rain Machine Build for Cheap : BFX


Full build plans: www.indymogul.com How do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks.


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Fake Hand Stab : BFX


In this episode of Backyard FX, sponsored by the movie "War", Erik Beck shows us how to make a fake hand that you can stab and smash. Now you don't have to explain to your friend's mom why her son's hand is bleeding profusely for a second time this month! Special guest stars, Zadi Diaz of Jetset and Dave Seger of A-OK Films.


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Halo Armor, Master Chief DIY : BFX : Build


This week on Backyard FX we show you how to make a futurist set of space armor just like Master Chief wears in Halo 3. You have asked for this build over and over and over again. Seriously, a lot of times! Now it's time you get what you want. This episode would not be possible without Erica Langworthy, the mastermind being this Master Chief armor. www.405th.com http www.drawnbypain.com


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Big News! New Host Announced : Backyard FX


Big, huge, giant, JAW DROPPING news! That's right...it's time to announce the new host of Backyard FX!!! Watch this episode to find out who's getting the job and share in the next stage in BFX evolution! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade: BFX: DIY


It's finally here! The most requested BFX build EVER! The Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade! Let Zack Finfrock show you hod to make a tigger/spring releasing mechanism that works with the flick of your wrist! All for under $60! It's the perfect prop for the true Assassin's Creed fan. Make sure to tune in tomorrow for the test film! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Evil Dead Necronomicon, How To Filmmaking : Backyard FX


This week Erik presents one of the awesome "audition episodes" sent in by Indy Mogulers like you! Sit back, relax, and let Patrick A. Prejusa teach you how to make your very own Necronomicon prop from the "Evil Dead" series. Let us know how you thought Patrick did by leaving a comment below and remember that we are still accepting "audition episodes" for a few more weeks. If you want to enter check out this link for more details! www.indymogul.com Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit


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Backyard FX Strikes Back: Best Short Films #28


Erik Beck opens up a can of worms in this very special BEST OF the Backyard FX test films. Films include: "Spirit's Day Off" Directed by Erik Beck "Revenge of the Gobbler" Directed by Sweaty Robot. "Illegal Board game" by Justin Johnson Afteryou watch the show, you can view these films in their entirety at our blog post. Don't forget to leave me a voicemail: 646-274-4625. Join our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE here. Review the show and enter the competition to win a T-Shirt and be featured on the show! Also!Follow Bobby on twitter here, subscribe to his personal youtube page here, and follow his main page on tumblr here.


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Backyard FX: Death Eater Mask Test Film: Update


A quick update on the status of our latest test film. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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District 9 Alien Hand, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


This week, Backyard FX shows you how to create an Alien Hand from District 9 for just $20 dollars! Grab a can of cat food for a snack and prepare to be entertained and amazed! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Twitter www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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News and Bloopers, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


This week BFX is taking a break from building and instead giving you an update in our new host search AND giving you some hilarious bloopers!Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Backyard FX FINALE CG Visual Effects


My pals Justin & Erik from IndyMogul/Indie Machines asked me to help them put together a few tough CG shots for the Backyard FX Finale. Here's how it was done. Watch in 720/1080p to see all the details! In response to PopFX's video tutorial on the same effect, which shows a cool 2D way to do it using After Effects and some creative image googlin': www.youtube.com Full Episode: www.youtube.com Music is from another project of mine - you can read more about it here: pixelmetal.tumblr.com


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The Web.Files #39 -- Backyard FX


Web Files' host, Kristyn Burtt, hangs out on the backyard patio with Zack Finfrock, the multi-talented host of the popular web series, Backyard FX. The show, created by Erik Beck, founder of Indy Mogul, helps budget filmmakers create special effects on the cheap. It's an interview that has a lot of effects going on...of some kind or another... For a Behind the Scenes look at this episode: bit.ly


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Fake Glass Bottles, How To Sugar Glass : Backyard FX


This week, Erik shows you how to make fake glass bottles to use in your films. Need to hit someone over the head with a bottle in your scene? Use this DIY trick to make a safe and cheap special effect prop. Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.comSubmit www.indymogul.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com


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Star Wars Movie : Lightsaber Clone, The Force Unleashed : BFX


You requested it and here it is! The lightsaber Test Film from Backyard FX. NOW WITH EXTENDED INTRO!!! A young wannabe Jedi stumbles across blueprints to make a real lightsaber only to find out that they don't work quite as expected. To learn all the special effects tricks we used make this short film possible check out the complete episode at: www.indymogul.com "


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Harry Potter Magic Light Up Wand : DIY Backyard FX


Just in time for the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows comes Zack's newest BFX episode; A Harry Potter style Magic Wand! Watch Zack craft a Stunt prop wand, as well as a Hero prop wand with a working LED light on the end. Both for under $40! Make sure you tune in tomorrow for the test film! HUGE thanks to Dan Martinez (www.danmartinezmusic.com) for composing the original "Harry Potter"-style music for this episode. Click here for fxhomes's AMAZING series of "Harry Potter" wand effect tutorials: www.youtube.com Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Batman like Grappling Hook Gun, DIY Tutorial : Backyard FX


Batman uses one and so do LOTS of other Super Hero's, it's a Grappling Hook Gun! Last week Zack showed you how to make an awesome Super Hero Mask, and today he's showing you how to make a sweet grappling hook gun. Plus a sneak peek at the thrilling conclusion to the 2 part MEGA test film, "Thin Air" coming out tomorrow! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX I features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Twitter www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Backyard FX FINALE Sword Stab Tutorial : PopFX 009


Indymogul's Backyard FX may be Game Over but it's spirit lives on. Plus we get to learn how to stab someone through their chest!


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Captain America's Shield : DIY


It's the 4th of July, and what better to show you how to build, than Captain America's Shield! To see this shield in action, check out the War Movie Month test film here: youtu.be To see the costume in action again, check out Raleigh and Pujo Latham's short fan trailer: youtu.beIndy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Harry Potter Movie : Backyard FX Season 3 Promo


Backyard FX Season 3 will premiere Monday July 13th! Watch this promo to get all the details and see a sneak peak of the trailer for the new Harry Potter Movie test film that will be released next week. In Season 3, BFX goes back to a having a Build episode and Original Short test film every week. We'll also be introducing the new BFX Build Team! Check back next week for the premiere episode: Harry Potter Voldemort Make Up. www.IndyMogul.com http www.Facebook.com


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Gross Body Fluids How-To, Puke, Snot, Blood, Poo : Backyard FX


This week, Zack shows you how to make 4 distinctive styles of Bodily Fluids...for cheap! Puke / Vomit, Snot, Blood, and...Poo. Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Build a Fig Rig : DIY Film Tutorial


Have you ever wanted to have a sweet steady cam rig, but don't want to spend up to $300? This week Zack teaches you how to build a crazy cheap Fig Rig! Make sure and check out the test film coming out tomorrow! It's a single take and it was all filmed using this week's build! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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IndyMogul.com - Backyard FX - 2008.4.7


IndyMogul.com is a website that produces video podcasts on filmmaking. Their flagship show, Backyard FX, informs viewers on how to create movie special effects on a shoestring budget. Each episode consists of an effect tutorial followed by a "Test Film" - a short produced to demonstrate how the effect will look. This episode is part one of a two-part Indiana Jones Special in which the Indy Mogul crew was challenged by Eric Zala, the director of "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation" to create an awesome face melt effect for cheap! CREDITS Ramon DeSouza: Editor & Associate Producer


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Fake Pregnancy Belly: How-To DIY : BFX


Now here's something a little different for Backyard FX! Zack does a little Mothers day tribute with a Fake Pregnancy Belly! Make sure you tell your mothers "Happy Mothers Day"! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Pirates of the Caribbean : Sword Tutorial: DIY


Just in time for Captain Jack Sparrow's return to the big screen, Zack shows you how to make a foam pirate sword that can be used for both sword fights and stunts! Indy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. 'Build' episodes on Mondays and 'Original Short' test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Project Human : (1080) HD : Original Short


Now you can watch the AWESOME "Project Human" test film in FULL HD! What happens when 2 soldiers wake up alone in the forest and find out they are part of some government experiment where they're being stalked by an unknown force? Click PLAY to find out! Indy Mogul's Original Shorts are funny short films featuring the DIY special effects and props made on our show Backyard FX. Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment. Build episodes on Mondays and Original Short test films on Tuesdays featuring the build. Indy Mogul: Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Stunt Kung Fu Fight How-To : BFX


In this week's episode of Backyard FX, Erik visits the Indy Kung Fu Masters of West Haven Brook to learn some awesome tips for movie fight scenes.


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Green Screen on the Go : BFX : Build


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 his day off in the next BFX Original Short.


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Super Hero Halloween Costume : BFX


Challenged by the dark lords of The Stack, www.pulpsecret.com , Erik Beck must design a Super Hero Costume for under $50 in order to save the entire Universe!!!


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Iron Man 2 Toast Maker HD Short Film : Original Short


The Iron Man 2 movie just came out, so Indy Mogul's got it covered with an Original Short Test Film. This is Zack FinFrock's first Original Short Test Film as new host of Backyard FX. Check out the 'Iron Man Robot Repulsor Arm' build episode: www.youtube.com Indy Mogul's Original Shorts are funny short films featuring the effects and props from Indy Mogul's Backyard FX. Fun, Cheap, Filmmaking only on Indy Mogul. Website: www.indymogul.com Submit www.indymogul.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Lightsaber, Star Wars, Build a Real Lightsaber : BFX


This week on Backyard FX we show you how to build a real lightsaber. Erik Beck unearths the original lightsaber blueprints from the special effects creator for Star Wars. And now we show you how to buy parts to a real lightsaber so you can have your own custom Star Wars weapon. In the test film you'll see our rotoscoping technique on how to complete the effect with some simple computer animation. For full tutorial information go to videocopilot.net For more tutorials on how to build your own lightsaber go to bigyellowbox.tripod.com For more special effects and our own lightsaber instructions go to indymogul.com Now go forth and find your inner jedi, and with your new lightsaber in hand you can officially join the jedi academy. Next we'll teach you how to perform jedi mind tricks.


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