Moviemaking Tips by Erik Beck

Video Description: Backyard FX is proud to present a special episode featuring Erik Beck and his film project Father Son Run. The film will follow Erik and his dad as they ride across the country on Harley's. Check out his website and how you can help out with the project: http://www.FatherSonRun.comFollow Erik's trip on twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/FatherSonRun

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How to Create Shaky-Cam Camera Effect for Horror Movies

This week and part of Mogulween, Backyard FX pays homage to the Evil Dead series by showing you how to recreate the 'Shaky-Cam' effect made popular by the cult-classic horror film. Stay Tuned tomorrow for...

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How to Make Two Face Make up for a Low Budget Movie

It's summertime and blockbuster films are everywhere! In anticipation of the new Dark Knight movie, Erik is showing you how to recreate some serious chemical burns on your face! Just like Harvey Dent aka Two...

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How to Make Thick, Realistic Movie Fog

Our viewers just keep on rocking our cinematic socks off! This week, a great DIY tip for people who are looking for some thick, low-hanging fog from their cheap fog machine from Scomb Productions. You're...

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Q and Erik: Favorite Movies, Rain Machine.

In this week's episode of "Q and Erik", the Indy Mogul staff pick their favorite movies and episodes of BFX, pumpkin contest rules are further explained (sorry Jersey!) and Steve Nelson saves the day.... Or...

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Weekend Extra: Cheap Filmmaking

Do you love Indy Mogul, but lack the equipment to actually make your own movies? Well, lack no more! Alan K. will help you jump start your Hollywood career for under $250. That's less than...

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4 Minute Film School - Make a 3D Movie

Sick of making BORING two dimensional movies? Watch this episode to learn how to shoot and edit 3D video and even build a rig just for 3D movie...

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How to make a DIY Light Kit

Do you need a flexible florescent lighting rig? Do you have a couple Jacksons in your wallet? Then watch this episode! We show you how to make Kino Flo style lights for cheap and punch...