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How to Make a Cyborg

By indymogul

Hey guys!

After showing you how to make a robot suit last week, we started to think of other ways to build your own post-apocalyptic society. This time we've got a way to turn yourself into a cyborg. If you can't find any of these items around...be creative! As always, we at Indy Mogul are always looking for new ideas so be sure to send yours to us! And be sure to check us out on iTunes.



Shopping List

  1. Large PVC connector.

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July 09, 2007
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How to Make a Robot Suit

By indymogul

Hey Guys!

Have you ever gotten the overwhelming urge to build a freaky robot suit to scare your loved ones but just didn't know how? Friends, your troubles are over! We have a great tutorial here to create your very own robot suit to terrorize the neighborhood. We're always looking for cool new projects. If you have an idea of your own, send us your videos! 

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July 05, 2007
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BFX: How to Make Fake Brains

By indymogul

Hey guys!

So we know that you all love zombies, and maybe some of you even watched how to get the most realistic looking zombie makeup. Now we're going to teach you have to build a fake brain. Yeah, it not that hard, but it does take some time and creativity. If you have an idea of your own, send us your videos!

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June 25, 2007
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How To Make Sugar Glass

By indymogul

How to Make Sugar Glass





by Erik Beck



Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#6 (Sugar Glass). I've always wondered about sugar glass, and was surprise at how easy it was. You can buy everything you need at the grocery store and make it in your kitchen. Remember to send us your sugar glass episodes. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.

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June 18, 2007
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How to make a blood shooter

By indymogul

Backyard FX



"Blood Shooter Build"



By: Erik Beck



Hey everyone, below are the detailed plans on how to make a bloodshooter for your indie film. Remember that none of these plans are set in stone. Be creative and improvise if necessary. If you figure out a better way to build this rig, send us an email or submit a video.



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June 11, 2007
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How to make a blood shooter

By indymogul

Backyard FX



"Blood Shooter Build"



By: Erik Beck



Hey everyone, below are the detailed plans on how to make a bloodshooter for your indie film. Remember that none of these plans are set in stone. Be creative and improvise if necessary. If you figure out a better way to build this rig, send us an email or submit a video.



Remember to subscribe to our weekly show, Backyard FX on iTunes and stop by our website, Indy Mogul for other great ideas.



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June 11, 2007
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How to make Zombie Make-up

By indymogul

Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#4 (zombie make-up). I think every filmmaker has made, or thought about making, a zombie movie. I don't know what it is, but zombies are an irresistible gem in the lexicon of potential movie subjects. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.

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June 06, 2007
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How to make a giant sandwich costume

By indymogul

Hey everyone. We're going to show you how to make a giant sandwich costume because, you never know when a giant sandwich costume may come in handy? I built this for the awesome guys over at Naked Castle. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.

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May 31, 2007
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How to make a Muppet - Style Puppet

By indymogul

Making your own puppet is easier than it seems and it really fun. Watch our video below or subscribe to iTunes for the latest in how to's projects for your indie films. 

 





Shopping List

  1. A good-sized piece of Styro Foam or soft Foam.

    (This is going to be used to make the all important puppet head. So keep that in mind when deciding on a size. They usually come in blocks or spheres)



  2. One yard of stretchy fleece.

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May 31, 2007
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How To Make A Jet Pack

By indymogul

Hey Everyone! Here are the detailed plans for the Jet pack project. Keep in mind that this is just the way I did it. You an always tweak things to suit your movie needs and of course improve my design. If you do make a cool jet pack or figure out an improvement let us know. We might even feature you in our special monthly podcast.

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May 15, 2007
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