Weekend Links: 7-30-11

Here are a few things you may have missed from the Lost in Schlock Facebook page or here:

Learn how to make silicone monster gloves on the cheap

Peel-and-stick blood splatters on a dollar store budget

Learn how to dye PVC pipe (via The Frugal Filmmaker)

Sadly, Backyard FX has ended.

Learn how to make a creepy "Wall of Death"

VFX Inspiration: Chrono Trigger Short Film

Here is an amazingly cool short film someone has made utilizing tons of great shots and some After Effects elements.  Watch the vid below and be sure to stick around at the end to find out how it was all made.  (h/t to The Daily Wh.at)



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BUILD A DIY TELEPROMPTER FOR YOUR VIDEO CAMERA

Here is a neat tutorial on turning a video camera and a few Apple store items into a teleprompter. Full details can be found here. (found via Make.Blog )

For those not interested in turning their video camera into a teleprompter. No problem, Instructables has other tutorials on the subject. Here is one that was a featured tutorial on the site.

BUILD YOUR OWN "MADAME LEOTA" PROP

For anyone who has ever wanted to recreate a piece of Disney's Haunted Mansion at their very own yard haunt or for a film here is great tutorial for you. Go here to learn how to build your own Madame Leota prop.

THIS IS ALL KINDS OF AWESOME

The work that went into this is just beyond amazing:


BEHIND THE SCENES:


In the Behind the Scenes video there is so much that can be learned for anyone even remotely interested in adding creature fx to their next flick without being a slave to CG. (via Puppetvision)

DIY UNDERWATER VID CAM CASE

This is a genius idea, but do this at your own risk. I claim no responsubility for the tutorial or any harm that could be caused to your camera due to error. So once again, follow this tutorial at your own risk.

BASIC CAMERA COMPOSITION

Here is yet a another nifty primer on basic camera compositions. I just wish those hosts were a bit more lively.

MORE GREAT ROSS TUTORIALS

Here are a few more fantastic tutorials or insider tips that we should all learn and know before even attempting to make a flick. Huge thanks to

Sonnyboo.com