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Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Scars and Stitches

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 27 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Last week when I completed the burn tutorial, the question of "scars" came up, and while we've covered all sorts of wounds, we haven't covered a lot of "healed" wounds yet, so I thought this week would be a good opportunity to tackle the idea.
Start out by cleaning the area, and apply liquid latex in the shape of the scar.

It's a LITTLE hard to see in...

Build Plans: Dolly

POSTED BY Jerry Rizzo, 24 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Hello everyone and welcome to the Build Plans for Episode 46: DIY DOLLY.

Shopping List:

1. 6" fixed pneunatic casters x2.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)

2. 6" swivel pneunatic caster.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)

3. A piece of 3/4" scrap plywood at...

5 Minute Movie House VII

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 23 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Wow! We had so many great submissions this week to 5 Minute Movie House, but this short "The Darjeeling Method" by Jordan Montreuil, Michael Kutcher, Zak Van Winkle, David Albright, and Sam, just won me over.

But please, keep them coming in, sign-up on the forums and submit your short film to the competition.

Interview: Doug TenNapel on Monster Zoo

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 22 March 2008 | PERMALINK

If you have been keeping up with the movie buzz circles lately, you've probably heard mention of Sam Raimi picking up the rights to this Comic Book called "Monster Zoo", well coincidentally, the creator of said Comic Book is our old friend Doug TenNapel. Well I was lucky enough to catch up with Doug and talk about the sale, and ask him some questions about the up-coming project.

 

So ...

Video Contest: Century 21

POSTED BY Jesse Johnson, 21 March 2008 | PERMALINK

 

 
Making a video with a Real Estate agent has some serious potential for unintentional hilarity. Exploit it. 
 
 

Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Basic Burns

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 19 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Burns are useful for so many things in film, everything from being splashed with acid, to falling into a fire, to being shot with a laser weapon, they can be useful in a lot of circumstances. Thankfully you don't have to be rich or a make-up expert to make a realistic looking burn for almost anything you need.

Start out by cleaning your subjects face, and applying the liquid latex to the...

Ron Davis Interviews Indy Mogul

POSTED BY Justin Johnson, 18 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Remember the first SXSW episode? When Erik was walking into the conference room thingie and some guy stands up and shakes his hand?

 


 

Well, that guy was Ron Davis, and slightly after that shot he busted out his camera and did a little impromptu interview with Erik, which, thanks to the Internet, we bring to you now ...



Build Plans: Mortal Kombat Kano Cyborg

POSTED BY Erik Beck, 17 March 2008 | PERMALINK

So you want to enter the epic tournament that keeps the evil forces of Outworld from invading the Earth dimension. Well you better have half a metal face and a red glowing eye or you're totally boned! Don't worry though, Indy Mogul is here to help. Below are the Build Plans for BFX Episode 45: Kano Mask.

Shopping List:

  • 1 Phantom of the Opera Mask.
    (Your classic half mask. It's white,...

5 Minute Movie House VI

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 16 March 2008 | PERMALINK

This week's winner is 'Tuesday Morning' by Mojostorm Films. I thought this was really funny, and so simple, hope you enjoy it!

But remember! We can't do 5 Minute Movie House if we don't get your films! So sign-up on the forums and submit your films on the 5 Minute Movie House thread!

Erik's Worst Nightmare

POSTED BY Justin Johnson, 14 March 2008 | PERMALINK


Check out this film Erik and Jake collaborated on after their interview at South by Southwest! Jake discussed his directing style, where he basically just sets up the scene for each of his actors and lets them go at it! Enjoy.