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Jupiter in a Jar in HD
Create a realistic looking Jupiter with a jar, milk, dish soap, and food coloring.
Season 1
Episode 64
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9:01
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Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" Trap
Use some prop-building expertise to build this cool modified surge protector.
Season 1
Episode 63
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4:10
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Giant Bubble Reflections in HD
Get mesmerized with giant bubble reflections.
Season 1
Episode 62
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5:24
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DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"
With styrofoam and the right lighting, this massive prop can be recreated anywhere.
Season 1
Episode 61
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4:44
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Close Encounters of the Drone Kind
Creating eerie sci-fi lighting with a new DJI Phantom drone.
Season 1
Episode 60
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4:26
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How to use a Split Focus Diopter
A split focus diopter is an unique way to achieve the illusion of deep focus.
Season 1
Episode 58
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6:42
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How to create Water Illusions
With the right camera and perfect timing, these water illusions appear out of thin air.
Season 1
Episode 57
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4:35
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How to create Star Wars Lightsaber sound effects
We've done the lightsaber video, now let's tackle the sound.
Season 1
Episode 56
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5:35
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Creating the original Star Wars lightsaber effect
Go back in time to 1977 and learn how the lightsaber was first created.
Season 1
Episode 55
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