Hot Film & Theater How-Tos
How To: Boffer sword fight with the Knights of Gray
Check out this video from the Knight of Gray. If you are a LARPer, and are art of a LARPing association, then you must check with your league to see if you can even use these boffer fighting techniques. The Knights of Gray do not teach for live action role-playing, they teach for combat. You must be aware of this.
How To: Boffer sword fight with a spear and staff
Okay, you've mastered the boffer sword and the boffer sphere. Now what? Perhaps a boffer staff?
How To: Boffer sword fight with a short spear
Live action role-playing. LARP. LARPing. The battlefield. Boffer. Sword fighting. DEAD. Do these terms ring a bell? They should, if you're anywhere but heaven.
How To: Boffer sword fight with one-handed strike drills
The Knights of Gray are back, and they're are here to teach you some boffer sword fighting drills to practice with for your upcoming LARP events.
How To: Boffer sword fight with the rules and code
This lesson in boffer sword fighting with the Knights of Gray is the most important of them all! This video tutorial for all you LARPers out there focuses on the rules and the code of foam boffer weapon fighting.
How To: Boffer sword fight with thrusts
Thrusting, thrusting, thrusting... No, we're not talking about sex here, we're talking about LARPing. To be specific, boffer sword fighting.
How To: Boffer sword fight with ten basic strikes and blocks
A lot of you probably don't know what a boffer is. That means a lot of you probably don't know what LARPing is either. Well, get your head out of your *** an listen up...
How To: Make a level one boffer sword for LARPing
If you're a LARP maniac, or just a fan of LSD-themed (Latter-day Saint) games and activities, then this tutorial is perfect for you. Watch this video to learn how to make a foam-padded sword that is easy and inexpensive. This level one boffer sword will take care of your LARPing opponents in no time. If you're a fan of live action role-playing, then this boffer sword is just the beginning. The first video shows you step-by-step how to make this foam sword for awesome LARPing. The second is ju...
How To: Completely make a foam boffer sword for LARPing
This four-part video tutorial will show you how to make a basic boffer sword for full contact padded weapons fighting and live action role-playing.
How To: Build a foam boffer sword for awesome LARPing
Need a new foam boffer sword? Can't get into a LARPing event without it? Well, you better steal one, or make one, but this video will show you how to do the latter.
How To: Make an anime gravity defying spiked wig for cosplay
Watch this step by step instructional video on how to do impossible & gravity defying hair we see in Anime/ Manga and Games xD! Great how-to video for those interested in learning how to do cosplay.
How To: Make Cosplay anime costume Chii Chobits ears
Watch this how-to video and learn how to make cosplay Chii ears. Cosplay is a subculture that consists of dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, video games,fantasy movies. fantasy music stories (Visual Kei) or Japanese pop bands.
How To: Make a level two boffer sword for LARPing
If you're a LARP maniac, or just a fan of LSD-themed (Latter-day Saint) games and activities, then this tutorial is just the ticket. Check this video out to learn how to make a foam-padded sword that is easy and inexpensive. This level two boffer sword will take care of your LARPing opponents like Chuck Norris. If you're a fan of live action role-playing, then this boffer sword is just the beginning, trust me. There's a level three boffer sword, too.
How To: Firewalk across hot coals
Check out this tutorial video to learn how to fire walk. Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine and monthly columnist for Scientific American, tries his hand at firewalking barefoot across 1000-degree red hot coals and doesn't get burned. Dr. Shermer provides a scientific explanation for the mysterious phenomenon.
How To: Make a stop motion film
This is a sequence of videos which will provide a stop motion tutorial. It's an amateur one and not expected to be a definitive one. I do encourage others who make stop motion films to also make a few for aspiring film makers and those with some experience such as myself.
How To: Make stop motion animation
This video will show you can create a good stop motion animation, just like Gumby.
How To: Do a stop motion animation
Are you a fan of Gumby? This video will show you how to make your very own stop motion video with clay figures.
How To: Reveal how Michel Gondry solves Rubik's Cube with feet
This is a debunk video to show how Michel Gondry faked a video to look like he solves a Rubik's Cube with his feet. There are camera tricks and visual cues you can find to solve this trick.
How To: Lift fingerprints using superglue
This video will show you how to lift fingerprints off of something by using several simple household materials. With these tips, you can start your own CSI division.
How To: Debunk the mirror ghost girl videos
Captain Disillusion puts Japan under the vectorscope to debunk the mirror girl ghost camera trick illusion.
How To: Debunk the "Fire Angel" myth with info on camera flare
Camera flare is often responsible for the urban legend behind fire angels. CaptainDisillusion explains this camera trick and how people fall for the myths it creates.
How To: Debunk the 'Gas Station Ghost' news cast myth
CaptainDisillusion challenges the urban legend of a gas station ghost that's talked about by newcasts across the country. Find out the tricks or illusions of low quality video footage.
How To: Debunk the "3 Men and a Baby" ghost myth
Captain Disillusion takes a poke at an old Hollywood urban legend on the YouTube videos using dated camera tricks.
How To: Change Your Voice from Male to Female
This sequence of instructional videos provides a near comprehensive lesson on how you can change your voice from that of a male to that of a female. This video series is aimed at aiding transgender individuals, but is also useful for people who want to learn to do really great voice exercises and impersonations.
How To: Create a simple split screen effect
This is how to create a split screen on final cut pro. This is very basic, but opens a window for limitless fun and ideas.
How To: Make and eye appeared to be pulled out of a head
Raleigh from Pujo Productions shows this classic eye tear effect. Just like in Kill Bill! This is a great effect to add into your home video.
How To: Make 3D models and monster sounds
Ian and Blake share with us their awesome tutorials for making 3D Models and crazy Monster noises.
How To: Use Sony Vegas to edit your videos
This is a very basic introductory video on how you can use the Sony Vegas video editing program to edit your videos. It covers the basic features of Sony Vegas.
How To: Make fake special effects squib bullets
This video will give you basic ideas on how you can create special effect squibs, or fake gunshot wounds, from materials such as rocket fuses, fake blood and condoms.
How To: Make ripped off skin makeup effects
This is a simple and effective way to get a gruesome ripped off skin look for home movies using toilet paper, liquid latex and make-up.
How To: Use the Letus Extreme depth of field camera adapter
See how to use the depth of field adapter, the Letus Extreme, for your digital camcorders. Also see 35mm adapters for your digital cameras. Great for that professional look you need in your film.
How To: Use the Sony HD PMW-EX3 digital camcorder
See how to use the Sony Hi-Def PMW-EX3 digital camera, with a little help from Philip Bloom. This is a great video to teach you everything you need to know about this high definition camera, perfect for your short film.
How To: Wrap cables like a cable wrangle
Learn how to properly wrap all kinds of cables, especially ones for film equipment. See how to be an official cable wrangler.
How To: Use the SPNN DSR 250
An in depth tutorial on the Sony DSR 250 provided by SPNN Access Staff.
How To: Use the Altman Light Kit
This is a description on how to use the Altman Swing Pack Light kit, including assembly and proper storage.
How To: Use a Light Meter in the television studio
This short video is of Steve Brunsberg, producer at SPNN, showing us how to use a light meter for video and television.
How To: Use a mixing board in studio audio
For the novice studio engineer this is a how to use a mixing board and what a compressor does.
How To: Use the Canopus Edius Pro 4 Editing system for films
Learn with the Michael Downey how to use the Canopus Edius Pro 4 Editing System for film making. Part 1 of 4 - How to Use the Canopus Edius Pro 4 Editing system for films.
How To: Shoot an amateur film scene underwater
This video provides nifty tips on how you can shoot amateur film scenes underwater using a fish tank.
How To: Shoot a film at night
This video provides tips on better shooting at night for amateur film making.