Posts tagged: indymogul
Radio Controlled Camera Pod
By indymogulWelcome 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
How to make a Superhero costume
By indymogulHey 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
- Two yards of cloth fleece.
(I used brown because my costume w » READ MORE
Indy Mogul: How to Build a Big F@%king Gun
By indymogulHow 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
How to Make Fake Heads
By indymogulHey, 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
- Styrofoam head.
(Many different websites sell these, but the cheapest I found were at www.valuedisplay.com ) - Flesh colored spray paint.
(T » READ MORE
How to Make Someone Look Beat-up
By indymogul 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!
- Soft Nose Putty.
(You could use the regular » READ MORE
BFX: How to Make Fake Brains
By indymogulHey 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!
For more tips and how to's, visit our website, Indy Mogul and don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes. If you want to see the c » READ MORE

