How To: Create cheap fake blood for film
Brandon shows a cheap and easy way to create a fake blood special effect for your video.
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How To: Set up and light a green screen
Andrew shows you how to set up and light a green screen for special effects.
How To: Chromakey without the screen
This video shows you how to create basic chroma key (blue screen) effects in Windows Movie Maker. Requires a mod from http://www.wmmarchive.tk/
How To: Build a computer controlled party light
Build a computer controller party light that is effected by music.
How To: Choose the aperture setting on your camera
This video shows you step by step how to choose the aperture to produce drastically different effects. The is the opening by which light enters your camera.
How To: Lampwork a glass swirly bead
This is a layered bead with a little swirl added to each end for a ocean wave effect, using COE 104 glass. Learn this great lampworking technique!
How To: Create pop art with Photoshop
How to create a pop art effect (like an 80s poster or album cover) using Adobe Photoshop. Part 1 of 3 - How to Create pop art with Photoshop.
How To: Understand how odor and taste effects animal mating
Watch this video to understand how odor and taste drives the mating behavior of much of the animal kingdom.
How To: Create flaming text in Photoshop CS2
A video on how to create realistic text with a fire and flame effect using Photoshop CS2.
How To: Make a simple latex prosthetic werewolf nose
This video demonstrates how to make a simple latex prosthetic for a mask or face piece. This process is a lot easier than the traditional method. Great for special effects or Halloween!
How To: Paint rubber on skin to make fake scars and wounds
Watch this video to learn how to use Skin Tite™ silicone rubber to make fake scars and wounds right on the skin. These are very detailed instructions. This is great for special effects or Halloween!
How To: Make a rubber mask with Slacker Tactile Mutator
Watch this video to learn how to use Slacker Tactile Mutator to soften or deaden platinum silicone rubber for a more lifelike feel in special effects makeup. This is a great technique for making props for movies or for a Halloween costume.
How To: Airbrush on rubber for special effects and props
Watch this visual demonstration for detailed instruction on how to airbrush Psycho Paint brand paint on rubber. This is a great technique to make toys, props, or masks.
How To: Make a mold and cast of an arm with alginate
Use alginate to make a mold and cast of an arm. Watch this video for a detailed list of needed ingredients and step by step instructions on how to do it yourself. This is a good technique for sculpture or special effects.
How To: Make fake breakaway glass using SMASH plastic
Watch this video to learn how to make your own professional fake breakaway glass, using SMASH plastic. This glass is great for special effects and pranks!
How To: Create buttons with Flash CS3
This Flash video tutorial looks at the basics of making buttons in Flash CS3. It covers the various states of buttons, and how to make a working rollover effect.
How To: Use a basic fx on a DJ mixer
This effect just uses the bass, mid, and treble controls to change the music. It doesn't even use any of the CDJ or mixer internal fx.
How To: Animate a walking stickman with Flash
A tutorial on character animation in Flash that teaches you how to create a walking stickman or stick figure. You'll also learn how to mulilate him and create blood effects.
How To: Design with Divs layers and CSS styles in Dreamweaver
A beginner's guide - learn all about creating layers (or AP Divs in Dreamweaver CS3). Learn about applying properties to custom CSS rules and using stacked Divs to create interesting effects with images.
How To: Make chrome text in Photoshop
Learn how to create a chrome texture in Photoshop and how to apply it to text to create a chrome text effect.
How To: Create fake slit wrists with special effects make up
Learn how to use make up to create a fake slit wrist for Halloween or making movies.
How To: Use LIve Effects and Filters in Fireworks 8
Learn the difference between Live filters and traditional filters, as well as how to apply, work with, delete, edit, and save Live filters as Styles in Fireworks 8.
How To: Mimic a CDJ frequency filter with a DJ mixer
A CDJ player has a filter button and slider which allows you to isolate the bass, mid, or top frequencies in the music. You can use the bass, mid, and treble dials on a mixer to emulate this effect.
How To: Create advanced zombie makeup and fake guts
In this episode of BFX, Erik from Indy Mogul takes Zombie effects to the next level. If an exposed skull and yummy non-toxic guts are what you dream about, then you're a sick person. However you should still watch this episode in all it's "gory". Also seek mental treatment.
How To: Focus video image using blur
You can use a Gaussian Blur in a number of ways, but Israel Hyman's purpose in this video podcast is simply to expose you to some new possibilities. It’s a brief Izzy Video because he's just throwing out some ideas. In the future, he’ll show how to create the effect.
How To: Wrap bicycle handlebar tape
Retaping the handlebars on your bike is easy, cheap, and can have a dramatic effect on the look of your bike. I show you how to do it.
How To: Add dissolves & transitions using Final Cut Pro
Once you've arranged your clips on the Final Cut Pro timeline you may want to add transitions between them. Adding dissolves and other effects to clips helps to create a smooth transition in your videos. They can also be fun and creative.
How To: Add music & sound effects in Windows Movie Maker
The right music can add interest and flow to any video. Learn how to add this essential production element to your videos with Windows Movie Maker.
How To: Turn a photo into a wall painting using Photoshop
In this video you will learn to use Photoshop to turn a photograph into a wall painting. Learn to use cutout filter to enhance the effect. Remember to experiment with different blending modes for your own project!
How To: Create a stylized two-tone color photo in Photoshop
Want to create unusual effects on your photos? In this video tutorial you will learn to create a stylized portrait using a two-tone rendering. Learn to mask by color range and to blend with control. This video will give you a good grasp of the manipulation tools available so make sure you experiment with them for yourself.
How To: Create shiny text using Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to use Photoshop to create shiny text for logos and headers. Learn to utilize Layer Style to create the effects you want on your text. You will also use the elliptical marquee tool to create the "shiny" area.
How To: Create perspective text shadows in Photoshop
In this Two Minute Photoshop Podcast you will learn to create perspective shadows with your text. This effect makes it looks as if there's a bright light source behind your text. You will learn how to use the Transform tool.
How To: Create lightning in Adobe Photoshop
Want to create a scary stormy night image using Photoshop? How about adding some lightning! In this video tutorial you will learn a few techniques on creating lightning effects using Adobe Photoshop.
How To: Convert images to grayscale mode in Photoshop
Sometimes we need to create grayscale images for better contrast effect in our designs. In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn to convert a color image to grayscale mode. You will also be introduced to the concept of channels.
How To: Create lightsabers in Photoshop
Are you a Star War fan? This is a a tutorial on making light sabers in Photoshop. Learn to use Gaussian blur and Color Balance to create the glowing effect of the sabers.
How To: Recreate the effects from The Exorcist
The guys at Indy Mogul teach you how to recreate some of the special FX from The Exorcist for under $40. Included are the possession makeup, the spinning head, and the green, projectile vomit.
How To: Create a telekinesis effect
Indy Mogul shows you how to create telekinesis special fx for your films with just some simple video editing software.
How To: Build a jet pack for your movie
Erik Beck of Indy Mogul shows you how to make a non-working jet pack for under $30. He'll also show you how to create a flying effect for the jet pack in post-production using a green screen.
How To: Use light, reflection & shadow in Photoshop
In this episode, Bert shows us how to use light, shadows and reflections in Photoshop to change the way an object looks in any given environment. Specifically, he works with the bevel and emboss effects.
How To: Create rusty, corroded type in Photoshop
Making text look old and weathered, or rusty and corroded is a long standing effect but it's a good one to know. In this episode, Bert will show you how to do a nice, detailed weathered type from scratch. You may want to download his example files or full rez version to see a detailed view.