December 2008
36 posts
Behind-the-Scenes of The Spirit Test Film : BFX →
We were overwhelmed with the demand for more detail and more explanation about how we shot “The Spirit’s Day Off” test film for our green screen build. So, for this 5th Monday bonus episode of BFX, …
Everyone should be listening to this for Christmas →
So one of my all time favorite internet radio stations is Indie Pop Rocks which is put out by an amazing San Franciso based company called SOMA FM. Well aside from about 8-10 amazing year round internet radio stations, every holiday season they put up the above linked “Christmas Lounge” station. It’s something that you and grandma can appreciate. PLAY IT NOW!
Best Short Films - Episode 14 - Best of The Best... →
In this special holiday episode, Bobby brings you the first ever BEST OF THE BEST OF The Best Short Films in The World. Celebrating 4 of the best short films to grace the show in 2008. And for the…
Spider-Man Special FX Artist J.C. Brotherhood :... →
J.C. Brotherhood has worked on all three Spiderman films, I am Legend, and The International. In his workshop, J.C. shows us the “Sweeney Gun” which creates projectile effects. Erik even gets to…
thanks for the laughs, kiddos.
superdoofus-stratodrive:
i now turn and join the illustrious ranks of former nnn employees.
the likes of:
halley hopkins (who dragged my ass back to nyc for the job in the first place)
jeaux janovski
steve nelson
marc goldberg
jodi yeager
dan meth (technically frederator studios, but family nonetheless)
matt falconieri
herb scannell
blake robinson
patti deartega
mark boxcer
erin...
Best Short Films - Episode 13 - The Work Place →
In this episode, Bobby works out 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: “Office Lunch” by Tom Vullo “Not So Small Talk” by Mike Wollaeger & Kirsten Roeters “OurSpace” by Jon Haller…
The Spirit's Day Off - Super Test Film: BFX →
What does the Spirit do on his day off? In this week’s Indy Mogul Original Short find out what happens when this noir hero checks off the chores on his to-do list. To see how we created this green…
Green Screen on the Go : BFX : Build →
This week on Backyard FX, we build a portable green screen for under $40 that you can take with you on shoots. Erik also gives you the basics on how to correctly light a green screen shoot and how…
Best Short Films - Episode 12 - GrindHouse →
In this episode, Bobby grinds out 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: “Chainsaw Maid” by Takena Nagao “The Morning After by Daniel Knight “SleepWalkers” by Ryan Lightbourn “Can…
WatchThese awesome NYC filmmakers use my “smash wall” effect in this music video. Good video and good song!
Pass it on!!!!
Hand Stab, Halo, Portal Gun on 'Your FX' : BFX →
For our second episode of Your FX, we took the viewers feedback and made this episode based on what you wanted to see. We’ve kept the clip mash ups, but have included a few detailed user-submitted…
Youtube in HD!!!!
Holy poop sticks!!!!!
Best Short Films - Episode 11 - I Dare You →
In this episode, Bobby DARES YOU to watch 4 of the best short films in the world. Films include: “Chronicle of a Jump” by Zohar Lavi-Hasson “the Fix-Up” by Sweaty Robot “Truth or Dare” by Dan Chung…
Watchbenisadork:
yeah. i’m going to have to get this.
ME too!
WatchHere is a video of my new apartment!!!
Juno Song Short Film w/ Cable-Cam : BFX : Super... →
From the director of “Steve Nelson: The Movie” comes an epic tale about a singer, a song about puppies named Juno, and the talent needed to get a slot at a local open-mic-night. Steve Nelson stars…
How to make a Cable-Cam for Cheap : BFX : Build →
This week on Backyard FX, Erik and the crew build a Cable-Cam to achieve awesome cinematic camera angles like fly-thru and overhead shots. The Cable-Cam is like a camera dolly, but instead of being…
