Foamcore Lantern How-To

Propmaker and artist, Dave Lowe, has a fantastic how-to on building a fake lantern using foamcore.  This is a tutorial I definitely plan on using for my own yard haunts for years to come.

Helpful hint:  foamcore can get kinda pricey in some stores.  However, some dollar stores will sell it for a dollar a sheet and in either white or black.

Part one of the tutorial starts here.

Build a Fake Fire Pyre

I had posted a cool tutorial on how to make fake hot coals using Christmas lights and now Dave Lowe has his own fantastic way of making a fire pyre for his cauldron project.  Check it out here.

How to Create Fake Hot Glowing Coals With Christmas Lights

Here is a cool trick you can do using Christmas lights to create a burning embers or coal effect.  It's the perfect thing for those making one of Dave Lowe's Cauldrons.

Full details here.

(via Haunt Project)

Chris Sharpe Explains How to Make a Web Show

Filmmaker and rising new media guru Chris Sharpe (Sex Machine) has posted a great behind-the-scenes look at producing the Hilah Cooking! At this time he has posted the first half of the article which discusses the gear that is used which includes several great no-budget filmmaking tips and tricks.  Go here to learn something today.

Also if you're into cooking or food in general be sure to check out Hilah Cooking! It's the bee's knees, I tells ya.

Simple Three Point Light Set Up Explained

Here is a cool tutorial on a simple three point light set-up from Frugal Filmmaker:

DIY LIGHT DIFFUSION PANEL

It's been awhile since I have discussed any other aspect of filmmaking besides prop making. So here is a really cool tool to make. which should help you in any harsh lighting situation on your next flick. Click here for full details.

DIY CHEAP LIGHT KIT