Radio Controlled Camera Pod

Welcome to the build plans for Indy Mogul Episode 43: Radio controlled camera pod. I've always thought it would be cool to have a remote controlled camera mount that could tilt and pan. I got this idea to use remote control cars. I figured it would be EASY to convert the motion of the car's drive and steering assemblies to the precision movements of a camera controller. Boy was I wrong. First off the front steering motor did not have the ge » READ MORE

March 06, 2008

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How To: Make a Chainsaw Arm

Do you love the "Evil Dead" series on Indy Mogul? Do you need a prop chainsaw? Do you have $30 burning a hole in your pocket? If you said "yes" to any of these question you'll want to watch this episode. Erik of Indy Mogul shows you how to make a prop chainsaw arm that will have Deadites running for the hills.





Materials You Need:

 

1.  Large Orange Juice Jug

2.  3 inch pvc cupler

3.  thin aluminum sheet

4.  old food container

5.  thin wooden board » READ MORE

January 31, 2008

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Decapitaion Effect

There comes a time in every filmmaker's life when he needs to lop off a head. When I was a kid, I'd cut the camera and replace heads with basketballs, but this is Erik Beck of Indy Mogul we're taking out, so you know things are going to get messy. Cuddle up close to your styrofoam heads, jugs of fake blood, and stunt dummies, and enjoy. You'll need the effects from our Limb Tear, Fake Heads, and Blood Shooter episodes to do this one.

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January 31, 2008

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How To: Rip a Heart out of Someones Chest

If you've seen "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" 'you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the heart out of someone's chest. In this intstructable Indy Mogul shows you how to create the effect, with only $10. Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how to create a fake heart..



You Will Need:



1. old pillow



2. old plastic food container



3. aluminum foil



4. 16oz fake blood



5. Red Spray Paint



6. old s » READ MORE

January 31, 2008

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How to make a Superhero costume

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode #18 (SuperHero) from IndyMogul. This week we were challenged by the guys over at The Stack. The deal is if I make an "animal themed superhero", Justin has to wear the costume for their entire show. Well BFX stepped up to the plate. Send in your superhero videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here!

Shopping List

1. Two yards of cloth fleece.
   
   (I used brown because my costume w » READ MORE

September 13, 2007

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Indy Mogul: How to Build a Big F@%king Gun

How to make a big, f@%king gun from Indy Mogul

Hey, everyone, and welcome to Indy Mogul's technical blog for Episode #16 (BFG laser). Another awesome viewer submitted request. Send in your laser-filled videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Shopping List



Plastic CD rack.

(This cheap, flimsy thing must have made a horrible CD raft, but it made an awesome frame for our » READ MORE

August 30, 2007

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How to Make a Fake Hand

Previously on Indy Mogul, we showed you how to make a fake head for your indie filmmaking needs. This week we have the recipe for a fake hand! We are always looking for new projects like these at Indy Mogul, so send in your ideas! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

Shopping List

1. 16 lbs. plaster of paris.
   
   (8 lbs for the top half, 8 for the bottom. )
   
   
   
   
2. BFX ballistics gel.
   
   (Check out this Weekend Extra for more details.)
   
   
   
   
3. Liquid lat » READ MORE

August 24, 2007

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How to Make Fake Heads

Hey, everyone, and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul's Episode#14 (fake heads).This build was a lot of fun and I hope you guys enjoy the episode. Send in your fake head videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Shopping List

1. Styrofoam head.
   
   (Many different websites sell these, but the cheapest I found were at www.valuedisplay.com )
   
   
   
   
2. Flesh colored spray paint.
   
   (T » READ MORE

August 17, 2007

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How to Make a Rain Machine

How do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks. Be sure to send in your Indie Filmmaking projects to Indy Mogul, and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! 

How to make a rain machine

by Erik Beck

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#13 (rain machine). All you people who wanted a » READ MORE

August 06, 2007

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How to Make Someone Look Beat-up

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul's Episode#12 (Beat-up). This is a pretty easy build compared to the Samurai Armor from last week. You can mix and match these techniques to create the "punching bag face" effect of your dreams. Keep all the cool project ideas coming. You can submit them to Indy Mogul here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Shopping List

1. Soft Nose Putty.
   
   (You could use the regular » READ MORE

July 30, 2007

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