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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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Mar 25, 2008

Brandon shows a cheap and easy way to create a fake blood special effect for your video. ...

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Mar 25, 2008

Issac talks about the split-screen effect: what it is and how it works. There is also a quick demo on how to perform a split screen edit in Final Cut Pro. ...

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Mar 25, 2008

Andrew shows you how to set up and light a green screen for special effects. ...

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Mar 23, 2008

See how to use Chromakey to enhance your videos and photos. Chromakey is the process of removing one color and replacing it with another but it most often refers to removing green screen or blue scree ...

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Mar 20, 2008

This video shows you how to apply a makeup prosthetic made of gelatin that gives a horrific burn and or scar effect. You can easily do this at home for a great effect ...

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Mar 6, 2008

A quick and easy way to achieve the effect of fountains of the red stuff flowing forth from a zombie-bitten neck. Your film will look so real, for what it's worth, that nobody can deny your greatness ...

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Mar 6, 2008

Ben and Paul demonstrate the power of backwards running video when shooting a Kung Fu fight scene. ...

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Mar 6, 2008

What 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 something called a "Gore Box" for an effect, but...wh ...

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Mar 6, 2008

For less then $35 Indy Mogul shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half! Make an awesome bloody hand- great for a movie prop! ...

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Mar 6, 2008

Global warming gotcha down? Worry no more! Learn how to make a SNOW MACHINE!!!! Woohoo. Most of the ingredients are junk you can find around the house. ...