Weekend Extra

Indy Mogul at SXSW! Explicit Ills, Wellness, Reformat the Planet, John P Funk

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:48:29 EDT

Episode two of our South by Southwest coverage brings us interviews with Jake Mahaffy (director of "Wellness"), sci-fi movie maker John P. Funk, Paul Owens (direct of "Reformat the Planet"). Erik and Justin also warn Austin'ites about the greasy water they have, take a fun trip to the Make magazine tent. and rock hard at the Next New Networks Rock Band party.John P. Funkhttp://cozmicfunk.comWellnesshttp://handcrankedfilm.comChristy Canidahttp://instructables.comBlip Festival: Reformat the Planethttp://reformattheplanet.comIf you looking for "4 Minute Film School," sorry guys, none this week, but we'll be back to the full regular schedule next week!

Indy Mogul at SXSW! Super High Me, The Lost Coast, Doug Benson

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:25:45 EDT

Erik and Justin travel to the wild lands of Austin to enjoy the South by Southwest Film and Interactive experience. Enjoy their wanderings, along with interviews with the folks who made the documentary "Super High Me" and the film "The Lost Coast."

Weekend Extra - Hole in the Chest

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

VIEWER SUBMISSION FROM ROBERTWhat do you do when you need a "Hole in the Chest" effect? DUH! Build a "GORE BOX"....obviously!!!! I never thought I'd see the day when we'd need some called a "Gore Box" for an effect, but...what else would you expect for a "Hole in the Chest" effect?

Weekend Extra: Cartoon Hiding Effect

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:38:37 EST

Today on weekend extra, we show you how to do a cartoon hiding effect, using nothing but a camera, tripod and basic editing software. Just promise us that you won't use your new powers for evil... Oh wait, sorry, definitely use them for evil! Muahahaha...

Weekend Extra: Inside the Animator's Studio

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST

This is a special look behind the scenes of The Meth Minute 39, featuring an interview with Dan Meth by Animation Historian Bethany Lipdip of Inside the Animator's Studio.

Weekend Extra: Motion Tracking Special FX Tips

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:22:27 EST

Oh no! You've already shot your video and something is missing! Use the magic of After Effects to place new things where there was nothing before. Indy Mogul gives you the tips you need to properly shoot a new motion tracking sequence, along with step-by-step instructions on how to use the software to make it work. We also cover FREE motion tracking software for the folks who aren't ready to drop mad cash on AFX.

CARTOON WEAPONS!!!

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

Now, I was never one who thought Wiley Coyote gave it his all when chasing after Roadrunner, but I did admire his collection of ACME Cartoon Weapons. And now thanks to Teddy Carter, who submitted this awesome tutorial for the BFX Viewer Takeover, I can green screen myself into Looney Toons and kick the living s*** out of that f***ing bird.

Weekend Extra: Sword Stab Harness

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:00:00 EST

Have you wanted a cool stabbing effect without doing the cheesy "hold-the-sword-in-your-arm" routine? Well, thanks to Langaman26, who submitted this awesome tutorial, you now have one!!! Build this awesome harness from things found around your house.

Camcorder Gift Guide

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:44:14 EST

'Tis the season to do holiday gift guides. And Indy Mogul is no exception. Sure, this could just be an excuse for Steve to play with some cool cameras. But we're here to HELP YOU pick out a camcorder for your greedy wish list or from all the money you'll horde over the holidays. SPECIAL THANKS to cnet.com for lending their expertise & HV20 and B and H for providing some of the cameras for not free.Best Five CamcordersTop Budget Camcorders

Easy Tips for Stop Motion Animation

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:38:41 EST

Last week, we interviewed DIY Stop Motion Animator, Javan Ivey, and he showed us his home built studio. Now he's showing us how to utilize this workspace with some great software and helpful hints for doing Stop Motion Animation.

DIY Professional Animation Studio

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:55:18 EST

Weekend Extra peers into the brilliant mind of Javan Ivey, an inspired animator, and someone who uses his keen intellect to save thousands of dollars that folks blow on an animation studio.

Four Ways to Make Yourself a Frickin' Giant

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:29:32 EST

Giants, once a tall tale from the stupid people of ancient history, will soon run rampant on the pages of YouTube!!! All you need is a camera and you can make some sweet looking giants. Just watch where you step!

Weekend Extra: Encoding for YouTube

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:21:53 EST

Did you just buy a $1,000 camera, upload your first video to YouTube, and find it looking like you used your cell phone to shoot the movie? Well, worry no more...this episode of Weekend Extra will help you get the best quality for your video before uploading it to YouTube.

Weekend Extra: $25 Turbo Mini Jib

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:31:49 EST

The Camera Crane that ANYONE can afford! Attach it to your tripod and that good looking girl in your English class might mistake you for George Lucas...I'm not sure if that'll help your chances with her, though.

Weekend Extra: Steadicam Operator

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:10:58 EST

Kyle Fasanella, steadicam operator, and curator of the famous VileKyle.com gives us a rare glimpse at how a steadicam works. Now we know $8, 000 is a lot of money (more than we've ever seen at once), but we think you'll really enjoy watching this...and who knows, maybe you'll break the piggy bank for one of these babies.

Weekend Extra: Jib Arm (Camera Crane)

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:29:47 EDT

Build Plans:http://www.indymogul.com/post/3874/For $80 and one stop to the hardware store, you can build your very own DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane). And after a few hours of building you'll be getting AWESOME new shots that'll make your veiwer feel like they're soaring through the air, along with your Box Office Sales...cause you'll be the next Martin Scorsese. And stay tuned for modifications and instructions on how to use it.BUILD PLANS HERE

Weekend Extra: Three Legged Effect

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:10:02 EDT

In honor of Mogulween, we're finishing off Weekend Extra with a little thing we like to call "Octoberfest"! That's copyrighted? Alright, then we'll call it a "Three Legged effect from things you can find in your house by forum member, Zach".

Weekend Extra: Shot Composition

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:07:02 EDT

Wide shots, close ups, tons of rules to break, and much more. In this episode of Weekend Extra, we give you some basics on setting up your shots. And what are you giving us? Really!?!?!?! I always wanted that!!!!Special thanks to Ross, for his "Contra Zoom" video.

Weekend Extra: Telekinesis

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:52:09 EDT

Telekinesis. Often denied by modern day intellectuals as a "psuedoscience". But that's just because they haven't watched Garett's tutorial for Weekend Extra, where we learn how to pick up jars and pencils off the ground with our minds (and a little bit of post production).

Weekend Extra: Audio (Part Two)

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:57:55 EDT

After learning basic audio, Steve thought he had the world in his hands. But he'll soon learn that there's more to audio; including Lav Mics, Effects, Soundtracking, and sweet Editing Techniques.

Weekend Extra: Audio (Part One)

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

You heard about it in the...oh wait...you didn't hear? Well then, join Steve in this special TWO PART episode of Weekend Extra following the road to good audio. Today we begin with shotgun mics, sound effects, and good habits to have when shooting your next movie. Next Episode?...THE MOON...and free audio programs, making a soundtrack, and tons more!

Weekend Extra: SnorriCam

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:05:16 EDT

Always wanted that shot that stays stable on your actor and whacks out the background? Of course you have! Now, thanks to our friends, Cody and Mark, you can build your very own SnorriCam! For build plans click here. For more of their YouTube videos, click here.

Weekend Extra: $25 Lightkit

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:18:49 EDT

Did you make the greatest movie ever made...except without any lighting? Well, Steve Nelson has the cure for your darkness disease, build your own light kit for $25.

Indy Mogul Weekend Extra: Cheap Filmmaking

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

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 the price of books for one semester at film school.

Indy Mogul Weekend Extra: Fake Puke

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:35:32 EDT

Tyler of Diablo Films brings us a nearly free and extremely easy "Fake Puke" tutorial. Test film from Justin Johnson and Steve Nelson.

Indy Mogul Extra: Falling Effect

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:54:24 EDT

Steve Nelson shows us how to do a falling from a building effect on the cheap and without the whole death thing, sponsored by the Lionsgate film "War".

Weekend Extra: Ballistics Gel

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:23:09 EDT

Michael Johnson of Backyard FX shows us an awesome recipe for Ballistics Gel. Just don't eat it!

Weekend Extra: Cloning Effect

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:37:46 EDT

Steve Nelson brings you an awesome cloning effect to put yourself in a shot as more than one character. (Yes, like in multiplicity).

Weekend Extra: Thick, Realistic Movie Fog

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:08:55 EDT

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 awesome!

Weekend Extra: Make a Boom Pole for $15

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:39:24 EDT

Not sure why your boom mic still isn't making everything sound great? Chances are it's still not close enough to your actors. Time to take things up a notch with a boom pole! Indy Mogul's Jerkwater shows us how to create one without blowing a ton of cash.

Weekend Extra: $18 Video Camera & Disappearing

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:09:20 EDT

We've got a double-header of tipliciousness this weekend! The first, from our very own Alan K, who finally tells us about the $18 video cam you can use for dream sequences and more. And then a lesson on in-camera disappearing from Mini-Mogul Ethan of RedHandedFilms.

Weekend Extra: Rainproof your camcorder

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:39:02 EDT

While getting ready to toss an empty detergent jug into the recycling bin, Alan K. had a moment of inspiration. A camcorder rain shield was born!

Weekend Extra: User-submitted blood effect

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:04:39 EDT

No one disputes we've got the best and most talented viewers in the world, but now they're taking over! Keir MacDonald shows us his own (even cheaper!) technique for that blood-splattering gunshot wound using fake blood, a condom, and not much more.

Weekend Extra: Green Screen

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:24:41 EDT

Ever wonder how to use a green screen? Steve shows us all the do's and dont's of green screening (or blue screening), including lighting and editing tips. Got any more questions? Leave us some comments and it might turn up in a Weekend Extra.