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Props & SFX

Join our Props & SFX World now to meet up with other special effects artists on the Web. There's tons of projects here, from superhero suits to iconic horror movie weapons to chromakeying a perfect lightsaber effect. And don't forget to share your own movie props and special effects secrets.

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Jul 10, 2008

If you're a LARP maniac, or just a fan of LSD-themed (Latter-day Saint) games and activities, then you can't miss out on this. Check this video out to learn how to make a foam-padded sword that is ea ...

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Jul 10, 2008

Check out this tutorial video to learn how to fire walk. Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine and monthly columnist for Scientific American, tries his hand at firewalking barefoot across 10 ...

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Jul 7, 2008

This video will show you how to lift fingerprints off of something by using several simple household materials. With these tips, you can start your own CSI division. ...

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Jul 3, 2008

Captain Disillusion puts Japan under the vectorscope to debunk the mirror girl ghost camera trick illusion. ...

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Jul 3, 2008

Camera flare is often responsible for the urban legend behind fire angels. CaptainDisillusion explains this camera trick and how people fall for the myths it creates. ...

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Jul 3, 2008

CaptainDisillusion challenges the urban legend of a gas station ghost that's talked about by newcasts across the country. Find out the tricks or illusions of low quality video footage. ...

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Jul 3, 2008

Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend on the YouTube videos using dated camera tricks. ...

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Jul 1, 2008

Raleigh from Pujo Productions shows this classic eye tear effect. Just like in Kill Bill! This is a great effect to add into your home video. ...

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Jun 23, 2008

This video will give you basic ideas on how you can create special effect squibs, or fake gunshot wounds, from materials such as rocket fuses, fake blood and condoms. ...

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Jun 23, 2008

This is a simple and effective way to get a gruesome ripped off skin look for home movies using toilet paper, liquid latex and make-up. ...