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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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Nov 27, 2007

Looking to create great special FX for you films using a green screen. Steve from Indy Mogul teaches you how to shoot using a blue screen or a green screen and also how to add in your own digital back ...

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Nov 27, 2007

Erik from Indy Mogul shows you how to make sugar glass for $20. Sugar glass can be used to create breakable or break away glass FX for your films. ...

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Nov 27, 2007

Erik Beck of Indy Mogul shows you how to make a non-working jet pack for under $30. He'll also show you how to create a flying effect for the jet pack in post-production using a green screen. ...

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Nov 20, 2007

In this Halloween props video series, learn how to make fake blood and other Halloween props from Halloween expert Matt Cail. Matt will show you how to make fake blood for Halloween, using corn syrup ...

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Nov 19, 2007

In this how-to video series, learn how to make a hair piece mold from expert Sean Graham. Sean will teach you what equipment and materials you need for making molds for hair pieces and he will demonst ...

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Oct 15, 2007

Ever wonder how actors get bruises that look so real? Learn how to make these bruises and start your own visual effects for movies. Perfect for beginners or advanced make up artists, create real loo ...

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Aug 20, 2007

You can learn how to make a cheap green screen in your home for chroma key effect. You will need a wall, a green poster frieze paper, masking tape, and blu-tac. You can use Abobe Premiere to chroma ke ...