THE FILM LAB: Fake Blood
Happy Hallowe'en! Mike shows us how far a little corn syrup, warm water and food colouring can go, especially if you're looking to save a few bucks in your SFX budget. Fake Blood!
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News: Bottle Rocket Short - High Quality / Low Budget
Wes Anderson's short of Bottle Rocket. Always cool to see how someone used a short to propel them into features.
News: The Film Lab - Above The Line Budgeting
Exactly how did Sly manage to collect all our favourite 80s action stars in one super-movie? And why couldn't such a movie come out IN the 80s?
News: Good do-it-yourself micro budget video lights
Professional video lights are great tools. They are color balanced, versatile, and offer great control over the light they give. There is a wide variety of video lights made for different situations. Unfortunately, they are also very expensive. The cheapest ones cost you easily hundreds of dollars.
How To: Clean Your Home On A Budget
The Butler Does it Best. Clean your entire house with just these few items!
News: I'm Watching E3!
It's like a low budget version of what Jack Black would be like if he starred in this video.
News: Create a simple champagne reception
A champagne reception is a sweet and budget-friendly way to celebrate your day. Learn how to organize your own champagne reception with these great tips from www.projectwedding.com
News: Don't forget to check out the trailer for Ford Austin's other movie, Box of Shadows.
Box of Shadows is a nice little movie we made on a thrifty budget and shot on the RED camera with Mauro Borelli directing and Domiziano Arcangeli Executive Producing with Ford Austin Co-Executive Producing.
News: The Broke-Ass Bride
Bad-Ass Inspiration on a Broke-Ass Budget.
News: Bocas in late April on a budget
We are planning a surf trip for late April to Bocas del Toro. The excitement is part pure glee and part a slight suspicion things will spin wildly out of control as soon as we leave LAX.
How To: Replace the clutch on a Porsche
Mad Mike is always Ballin on a Budget, this episode Mike visits Callas Rennsport a Porsche specialist. Mike demonstrates how to build up his new used Porsche. Take a look at a brand new multi-disk clutch. Callas Rennsport replaces the belts, installs new fun-hub clutch bearings and Mike is back on the road. Replace the clutch on a Porsche.
News: DIY Insect Repellent
Check out this homemade insect repellent idea. It is pretty awesome. Bug bites are the worst, so this might just be the answer to combat them on a budget. Safe, DIY Insect Repellents.
How To: Find the Perfect IKEA Product That Fits Your Space
Looking for some new furniture? Don't know what to do with that small corner in the living room? Do you need more room for storing and organizing, but that tiny gap of space gives you no real freedom of choice?
Budget Astronomy: Resources for Making Your Own Equipment
For newbies to astronomy, expensive equipment is an understandable deterrent. But with some thorough Google searching, you can find plenty of How-To's for making your own tools for less. Below are a few sites with several cool projects to offer.
News: Sound Advice
Last week I talked about the video / image side of things, and as promised here is the audio side. Sound is integral to all studio productions, but for most student and low budget production, it's the last thing filmmakers seem to think about, and one of the most noticeable problems with low budget stuff. Sound IS half the experience, and yet it is usually all but forgotten come production.
How To: Cook a Yankee chuck beef pot roast with red wine
During the winter, there's nothing we want more than to cuddle up in front of the fireplace and nom on something warm. Serve up a delicious entree that will warm the bellies of your family this holiday by preparing this Yankee chuck beef pot roast.
How To: Install permanent weatherstripping
Feel that chilly draft coming through your doors and windows? It might not be as difficult or costly to solve as you might think!
How To: Make witch and mummy costumes for Halloween
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a cool and scary costume for Halloween. This tutorial teaches you how to create a mummy and witch costume with old clothes and just a little bit of fabric. For the mummy costume you will need long johns, muslin, black, gloves, black craft paint in a spray bottle. For the witch you will need a women's blouse, a black broom skirt or any black layered skirt, black paint, gray dye, and a cheap black witch hat. You can decorate the witch hat with trim ...
News: Info on Prop. 22
Proposition 22 Prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment, or local, government projects and services. Initiative constitution amendment.
The Job Board: "Help the future of rock n roll"
The Job Board is a weekly entry of the most ridiculous Cinematography related jobs posted online. DP for Music Video (Los Angeles)
How To: The Penny Pinchers Guide to Eating Cost Effectively Without Relying on Ramen
If you're on a tight budget for food, whether you're in college, or someone just starting out living on their own, you're probably low on money and sick of ramen noodles. Don't get me wrong, ramen can be tasty and filling, and there is almost nothing cheaper.
Edit on a Dime: The Week Ahead
With the Consumer Electronics Show opening tomorrow, it’s going to be a ‘breaking news’ week here at Edit on a Dime. Stop by often for updates on the latest cheap and easy apps to make your video just that little bit better.
How To: Your Guide to Buying Computer Parts: How to Get the Most for Your Money
When you buy computer parts, it can be a tough decision where you want to put all of your hard earned dollars into. Not only that, but when you buy a top of the line component, 3 months later (at most), your hardware will likely be outdated. This puts consumers like us in a bit of a pickle when it comes to purchasing, especially on a tight budget.
How To: The Budget Traveller Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
So you've come to realize that this site is not a complete joke and people DO actually sleep in the airport to save money on hotels. You may now be curious about this odd idea of sleeping in airports and you may be asking yourself one (or all) of the following questions: How do I do it? What should I bring with me? What tips do you have to share with us airport sleeping newbies? Well, here are some ideas that will help you get started in your airport sleeping adventures. Read More...
News: Recycle from Clothing
If you have old clothing that is going to be thrown away, check it thoroughly to see what you can recycle.
How To: How Much Does Your Smartphone Cost to Build?
Gizmodo's interactive breakdown of the iPhone 4, Blackberry Torch, Nokia N8, and Google's Nexus One examines the wholesale cost of hardware versus the end retail price, as well as how each company prioritizes each category below:
News: Courier Flights:Is it a thing of the past?
I've looked for courier flights in the past with no luck. This about.com article explains the decline.
How To: How Long Can a Man Survive in a Deadly Space Vacuum?
Here at WonderHowTo, we certainly have an affinity for outer space-related topics, so I couldn't pass up this horrifying video of a man who just barely survived a simulated space vacuum.
How To: Make frijoles negros (black bean stew with rice)
Tight budgets mean cheap food, and there's nothing cheaper than beans and rice, but you don't have to sacrifice taste and quality to eat on the cheap. Adding some vegetables like onions and peppers adds a great deal to an otherwise bland dish.
Frequent Flier Guide: HowTo Fly Super Cheap This Summer
Trusty LifeHacker brings us another helpful HowTo, but this time it's in the travel department.
News: Motorized Horizontal Death Trap
This bad boy has an 80cc motor and for added danger, you can ride it in a whole slew of different positions. Ride it like a luge, or a trike, or go ahead, lie on your stomach and put your face right next to the engine. The more reckless, the better.
News: Bride$hare
What if you could plan your wedding twice as easily, on half the budget? How does the thought of saving some green - while being green - sound? If this kind of wedding planning is right up your aisle, then you're in the right spot!
News: HD Tour of the Brand New International Space Station
Take a tour of the ISS (International Space Station), just posted on YouTube this week. The ISS is an international project, including the five participant space stations: American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Russian Federal Space Agency (RKA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the European Space Agency (ESA).
How To: Fix oil leaks and clean your car engine
Ballin' on a budget? Mad Mike demonstrates how to get a clean engine with no oil leaks with this car tutorial video. Watch as Mad Mike guides you along the process with step by step instructions. Also covered is how to use an oil gun, which makes it easier to put the oil in the car. Learn how to find the leak and how to fix that leak using a crow's wrench with this instructional car video. Fix oil leaks and clean your car engine.
How To: Figure out a measurement for bigger tires on your car
Ballin' on a budget? Mad Mike shows you how to get a bigger tire on the back of your car. Watch this car tutorial video that illustrates how to figure out a measurement for getting a bigger tire for the back wheels of your car. Follow the simple instructions outlined in this tutorial video and learn how to get bigger tires for your car. Figure out a measurement for bigger tires on your car.
How To: Make a crystal wedding tree
In this video we will show you where you can find the perfect tree for your wedding centerpiece or table decor. If you choose to use a metal tree for your crystal floral arrangement, our video will show you numerous ways to decorate metal trees with crystals, flowers, orchids, candles and numerous other event styles and decor. The most often asked question is "How many crystals?". In this video of the Crystal Wedding Tree by Cristalier.com we will help you choose the design to fit your budget...
How To: Create a personal budget in Excel
In this series Tom Noah a certified CPA will show us how to create a personal budget with Excel. Create a personal budget in Excel - Part 1 of 15.
How To: 4 Exercises You Can Do at Home Using Only One Dumbbell
You can certainly exercise at a fancy gym with a personal trainer and state-of-the-art equipment if you have the money and time to do so. However, if you are on a budget and don't want to waste extra time getting into your best gym clothes and driving, you can give yourself an intensive workout at home using only one dumbbell.
How To: 9 Cheap Interior Decorating Tips
To add a splash of unexpected color to your living space, paint the side of your door a vibrant color, or repaint an old piece of furniture to a bright new hue. Sometimes interior decorating, especially if you want to do it on a budget, is simply a matter of elevating what you already have or adding a single piece that changes the ambiance of the entire space.
How To: 10 Clever Money Hacks to Help You Spend Less & Save More
Are you tempted to splurge over your budget on an expensive restaurant meal or cool new jacket? Before you make an impulse purchase, imagine how much that indulgence costs in terms of hours of work based on your current salary.