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Go Behind the Scenes of Some of 2020's Most Popular Movies

4 weeks ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

From 'Scanners' to 'Game of Thrones,' Here Are the Best Exploding Heads in Film and TV

3 months ago by Sizzle Snaps Production

Sizzle Snaps Production

Horror Movie Makeup Ideas, Effects, and How To Make Your Own Special Effects Makeup

3 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Secrets from Behind the Scenes of 8 Recent Horror Films

6 months ago by Jo Light

Jo Light

What Is 'Tenet' Actually About? Christopher Nolan Drops Some Hints

7 months ago by Jo Light

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Christopher Nolan

Practical Effects

Jo Light

How Growing Up on Sam Raimi's Sets Influenced These Horror Filmmakers

9 months ago by Jo Light

Jo Light

Cronenberg's Psycho-Horror 'Possessor' Is a Masterclass in Inventing Practical Effects and Playing with Vintage Lenses

11 months ago by Emily Buder

Emily Buder

How to Build a Convincing Subway Set with Practical Effects

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

How 'Scary Stories' Pulled Off Its Crazy Practical Effects

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

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Guillermo Del Toro

Jason Hellerman

How to Direct a Practical VFX-Heavy Short Film for $12K

1 year ago by Michael Lukk Litwak

Alpha Squadron

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Practical Effects

low-budget filmmaking

Michael Lukk Litwak

How to Direct a Practical VFX-Heavy Short Film for $12K

1 year ago by Michael Lukk Litwak

Alpha Squadron

vfx

Practical Effects

low-budget filmmaking

Michael Lukk Litwak

Behind the Scenes of ‘Elf’ and the Use of Forced Perspective

2 years ago by Jourdan Aldredge

Jourdan Aldredge

The ‘Dark Knight’ Pencil Trick Revealed as Another Example of Why You Don’t Need CGI

2 years ago by Jourdan Aldredge

Jourdan Aldredge

This Is Why You Should Always Carry Something Reflective With You on a Shoot

2 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

How We Created a Convincing Mirror-Faced Man Using Only Practical Effects

2 years ago by Jeremy Foley

Practical Effects

Jeremy Foley

7 Practical Effects That Can Help Zhush Up Your Cinematography

3 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

How the Directors of 'Prospect' Built a Utopia in Pre-Production

3 years ago by Jon Fusco

Jon Fusco

Practical Effects You Can Use to Make Slow Motion Look Sexier

3 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

Watch: 5 Camera Hacks in Under 2 Minutes

3 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

5 Sweet Lens Effects You Can Create with Stuff from Home

3 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

Watch: How the Amazing 'Game of Thrones' Prosthetics Team Created the Night King (and Everything Else)

3 years ago by Emily Buder

Emily Buder

Watch: There Are No VFX in This One-Shot Video, Created Entirely In-Camera on a Massive Set

3 years ago by Emily Buder

Emily Buder

Watch: The Original Green Goblin Mask Was a Terrifyingly Awesome Work of Practical Effects Magic

4 years ago by Jon Fusco

Jon Fusco

Watch: Why Mixing Practical Effects, VFX, and Bullets is a Great Idea

4 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

Watch: How This Gatorade Ad Brought Water to Life Without a Drop of CGI

4 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

How We Recreated the Epic Cliff Jump from '300' with Everyday Materials

4 years ago by John Byron Hanby, IV

John Byron Hanby, IV

Watch: 'Fate of the Furious' Shows You How to Explode a Car with a Wrecking Ball — Without CGI

4 years ago by Jon Fusco

Jon Fusco

Take a Grisly Tour of a Renowned Practical Effects Artist's Workshop

4 years ago by Emily Buder

Emily Buder

Pregnancy Horror 'Prevenge': The Twisted Female 'Taxi Driver' Shot in 11 Days

4 years ago by Emily Buder

Emily Buder

The History of Fake Blood (and How to Make the Best Batch)

4 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

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New YouTube channel provides DIY Tutorials on how to create, film & edit amazing practical effects.

4 months ago by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright

Assistant Studio Manager

The VFX of Ray Bradbury LIVE (forever)

1 year ago by Christopher Cooksey

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Practical Effects

Christopher Cooksey

Producer / Writer / Director

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Interview With FX Artist Turned Director Jordu Schell

2 years ago by Christopher Cooksey

Christopher Cooksey

Producer / Writer / Director

105

Oscar Nominated FX Artist Alec Gillis Talks The Future Of Practical FX and Indie Horror Films

3 years ago by Christopher Cooksey

Christopher Cooksey

Producer / Writer / Director

105

Practical explosive blood bag solution?

5 years ago by Mark Miller

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blood

Practical Effects

Mark Miller

Director

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PRACTICAL EFFECTS - Moving cup or bowl

5 years ago by Andrew Tyson

Practical Effects

Andrew Tyson

Digital Producer

PRACTICAL EFFECTS - Moving cup or bowl

5 years ago by Andrew Tyson

Practical Effects

Andrew Tyson

Digital Producer

Practical Muzzle Flash and Gun Smoke Effect

6 years ago by Jacob Floyd

Practical Effects

gunshots

Jacob Floyd

Writer / Videographer

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Poltergeist/Ghost effects

6 years ago by Jessica Chriesman

Jessica Chriesman

Film Student

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Bullet impacts on tree branches and other inanimate objects

6 years ago by Alex Rollinson

Alex Rollinson 283