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The Watchmen Rorschach Mask Effect : BFX : Build
For under $20, Erik recreates the inkblot effect from Rorschach's mask in 'The Watchmen' movie. Indy Mogul has even created a free inkblot ...
Guns, Costumes, and Head Shots with SpatCave : HFX
SpatCave Studios builds amazing gun replicas, inventive creature costumes, and owns an impressive collection of original movie props that ...
Space Suit and Helmet: BFX Redux
This week, we have a special 'BFX Redux'. Backyard FX is revisiting two favorite episodes: The Space Suit and The Space Helmet. These ...
Robots and Lighting Kits : Your FX
Duplessesstudios shows us how to make a robotic arm and Nic Koch teaches you how to make a cheap lighting rig for your shoots. We also have ...
Blood Squirting Axe in the Back : BFX : Build
This week on Backyard FX we show you how to create a classic horror effect. The axe in the back! It's a great way to kick off "Jason Week" ...
Quick-Draw Sleeve Gun : BFX : Build
Robert Deniro built it in Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver,' but Erik Beck builds it for cheap! In this episode, Erik builds the infamous Quick-Draw ...
Explosion, Wounds, Light Saber Fights : BFX : Your FX
On this episode of Your FX, our fans teach you how to make a steady-cam and an open wound for cheap. We've also collected some of the best ...
Frozen Actor Make-up : BFX : Build
The cold weather in NYC gave us the perfect opportunity to create a 'Frozen Actor' effect to make it look like a person is ice cold or ...
Behind-the-Scenes of The Spirit Test Film : BFX
We were overwhelmed with the demand for more detail and more explanation about how we shot "The Spirit's Day Off" test film for our green ...
Green Screen on the Go : BFX : Build
This week on Backyard FX, we build a portable green screen for under $40 that you can take with you on shoots. Erik also gives you the ...
Hand Stab, Halo, Portal Gun on 'Your FX' : BFX
For our episode of Your FX, we took the viewers feedback and made this episode based on what you wanted to see. We've kept the clip mash ...
How to make a Cable-Cam for Cheap : BFX : Build
This week on Backyard FX, Erik and the crew build a Cable-Cam to achieve awesome cinematic camera angles like fly-thru and overhead shots. ...
Thanksgiving Special Effect - Turkey Stomach Burst - BFX
What's the best part of Thanksgiving? Aside from Santa at the end of the Parade and the Lions rocking the gridiron, it's easily eating ...