E1 Films

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:  http://www.indymogul.comSubmit:  http://www.indymogul.com/submitTwitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogulFacebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:4:57

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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:  http://www.indymogul.com Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogul Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:5:5

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This week BFX brings you it’s “Shotgun Special”! We’ll show you How to make a double and 4 barrel shotgun. For those of you who are lazy or stinky at building things we’ll show you where to buy a cheap shotgun prop too!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:  http://www.indymogul.comSubmit:  http://www.indymogul.com/submitTwitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogulFacebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:6:42

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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:  http://www.indymogul.com
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogul
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:4:50

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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:  http://www.indymogul.com
Submit: http://www.indymogul.com/submit
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogul
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:4:23

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This week, BFX shows you How to build a cheap DIY Snorricam for all your filmmaking needs. Darren Aronofsky and Martin Scorsese have famously used the Snorricam in their films and now you can, too. If you have your own Snorricam footage, set it as a video response to this video! Check back tomorrow for Indy Mogul’s Original Short featuring the Snorricam from this episode.

Previously featured viewer-submitted tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZuv-b2Lpds

Check out http://www.IndyMogul.com for more episodes, our blog, forums, and more!

Duration : 0:5:17

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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:  http://www.indymogul.com
Submit:  http://www.indymogul.com/submit
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogul
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:4:22

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Technorati Tags: BackyardFX, BlowBrains, filmmaking, FilmmakingTips, GunShot, HeadShot, IndyMogul, ShortFIlms

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:  http://www.indymogul.com
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/indymogul
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/indymogul

Duration : 0:7:33

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