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"Big Daddy" Costume Creator Interviewed

POSTED BY Justin Johnson, 10 November 2007 | PERMALINK

Our friends over at CollegeHumor.com interviewed the mastermind behind the Big Daddy costume! Check it out!

Interview: Doug TenNapel on Making Sockbaby

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 08 November 2007 | PERMALINK

During the Stunt Fight Episode of Backyard Effect, WestHavenBrook helped show us how to accomplish excellent Stunt Fighting for no cost. Today we are joined by the other side of the Sockbaby team, Writer/Director Doug TenNapel. You might recognize him as the creator of Earthworm Jim, The Neverhood, Catscratch, and many other Accalimed Graphic Novels.

We all loved his work on Sockbaby, and...

Worst, I Mean, ummm... "Most Creative and Unusual" Pumpkins Get Their Own Post!

POSTED BY Eric Eichelberger, 08 November 2007 | PERMALINK

Okay, folks. So, we got a lot of submissions for our pumpkin contest, like hundreds. And, it was really hard to choose a winner. And that is why on Q and Erik this week we are bringing you a hodge podge of our absolute best pumpkin entries (the runners up). But, we also got a lot of pumpkin entries that sort of fell into a category of their own. I mean, these pumpkins are weird, and some times...

Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Basic Mask Making

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 07 November 2007 | PERMALINK

A lot of people have asked about how to make reusable masks and other various questions about Latex Molding, so I finally decided to try to help all of those budding mask makers out there by showing some basic mask construction techniques.

The first thing you will need that will really make forming your own masks easier is a Styrofoam head. You can easily build basic prosthetics by shaping...

The winner is Cian Murphy!

POSTED BY Erik Beck, 05 November 2007 | PERMALINK

The first annual Indy Mogul pumpkin carving contest is over, and the grand prize went to Cian Murphy. You can see the winnering entry at the end of this weeks BFX. Choosing a winner was extremely hard because we had so many amazing entries. Out of the hundreds of pumpkins submitted there were 37 finalist who made it into the final vote. We are all amazed at the time and creativity put into...

Tutorial: Bounce Pads

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 02 November 2007 | PERMALINK

A lot of questions were asked about the round metallic panel that was carried in Steve Nelson's Cinematography Tutorial.

That is what is called a BOUNCE PAD. It is used to reflect light onto an actor when you are filming outside.

When you are filming outside, the sun is sending light from only one side. On sunny days you will get hard shadows on the opposite side of your actors...

Awesome "BioShock" Halloween Costume

POSTED BY Justin Johnson, 01 November 2007 | PERMALINK

We've got to get this guy to post how he made this! I thought it was CG when he first walked in. Good Indy'ing fine sir.

How to Produce a Movie

POSTED BY Mike Wallach, 01 November 2007 | PERMALINK

So, this is my first time blogging other than the few times I dabbled with that Xanga thing. Is that even around still? OK, apparently it is. Losers.

So, my name is Mike Wallach, but everyone just calls me “Wally.” I go to the School of Visual Arts in New York City and live locally on 10th street and 3rd Ave. I’m one of the new interns at Next New Networks, working primarily with the folks at...

Indy Mogul goes to Zombie-A-Go-Go in NYC

POSTED BY Eric Eichelberger, 31 October 2007 | PERMALINK

Big shout out to all Indy Mogulers in the New York City area! If you are around this Friday night join Erik Beck (Mr Mogul himself) and the gang at the Zombie-A-Go-Go to celebrate our two favorite things – zombies and Halloween!

We will be filming the fun, showing a couple of our zombie episodes and Erik will be doing zombie makeup for the fans! Plus free Indy Mogul stickers, really what more...

Build Plans: How to become a swamp monster

POSTED BY Erik Beck, 29 October 2007 | PERMALINK

How to become a swamp monster

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode #25 (swamp monster). It's the end of Mogulween and we're giving you what you've been asking for...SWAMP MONSTER! I know there are different interpretations of the swamp monster. Some people think of "Creature form the Black lagoon" others think of "Swamp Thing". I went with the latter. Hope you...