Shanks FX
Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.
FULL EPISODES (56)
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S1 E64: Jupiter in a Jar in HDCreate a realistic looking Jupiter with a jar, milk, dish soap, and food ...Create a realistic looking Jupiter with a jar, milk, dish soap, and food coloring.
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S1 E63: Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" TrapUse some prop-building expertise to build this cool modified surge protector.Use some prop-building expertise to build this cool modified surge protector.
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S1 E62: Giant Bubble Reflections in HDGet mesmerized with giant bubble reflections.Get mesmerized with giant bubble reflections.
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S1 E61: DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"With styrofoam and the right lighting, this massive prop can be recreated ...With styrofoam and the right lighting, this massive prop can be recreated anywhere.
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S1 E60: Close Encounters of the Drone KindCreating eerie sci-fi lighting with a new DJI Phantom drone.Creating eerie sci-fi lighting with a new DJI Phantom drone.
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S1 E59: Hurricane Balls in HDIn this video, Joey crafts his own Hurricane Balls (like the classic toy) to ...In this video, Joey crafts his own Hurricane Balls (like the classic toy) to showcase the awesome visuals behind angular momentum.
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Ghost Trails with FluoresceinCreate Halloween ghost-like trails with the compound known as fluorescien.Create Halloween ghost-like trails with the compound known as fluorescien.
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S1 E58: How to use a Split Focus DiopterA split focus diopter is an unique way to achieve the illusion of deep focus. ...A split focus diopter is an unique way to achieve the illusion of deep focus. The half convex glass attaches in front of the camera's lens to make half the lens nearsighted.
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S1 E57: How to create Water IllusionsWater Illusions can happen when you film fast movement with the right type of ...Water Illusions can happen when you film fast movement with the right type of camera, but to the naked eye this looks like something of a blur.
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S1 E56: How to create Star Wars Lightsaber sound effectsThe lightsaber sound from Star Wars was created by legendary sound designer Ben ...The lightsaber sound from Star Wars was created by legendary sound designer Ben Burtt. He combined the sounds of a 35mm projector and a 70s tube TV to create one of the most iconic sounds in movie ...
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S1 E55: Creating the original Star Wars lightsaber effectGo back in time to 1977 and learn how the lightsaber was first captured with the ...Go back in time to 1977 and learn how the lightsaber was first captured with the help of the highly reflective material "Scotchlite" & a compact motor at the hilt.
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S1 E54: How to create a Mini TornadoLearn how to create a water vortex by drilling a hole at the bottom of plastic ...Learn how to create a water vortex by drilling a hole at the bottom of plastic aquarium to act as a drain. If don't have an aquarium just fill up your sink and then release drain plug. Stir in a ...
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S1 E53: Creating the Stargate PortalThe 1994 film Stargate combined CGI and practical effects to create the portal ...The 1994 film Stargate combined CGI and practical effects to create the portal sequence in the opening act of the film.
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S1 E52: How to make Dry Ice CometsFollow-up to our "Creating Dry Ice Comets" episode where we show the step by ...Follow-up to our "Creating Dry Ice Comets" episode where we show the step by step process of how to create your very own comets.
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S1 E51: Creating Dry Ice Comets in 4KA main ingredient to a comets core is dry ice. As it gets closer to the sun the ...A main ingredient to a comets core is dry ice. As it gets closer to the sun the ice sublimates into the vacuum of space. Putting dry ice into a shallow pool of water will produce a similar reaction.
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S1 E50: How to Turn a Stroller Into a DollyIf it has wheels, there's a pretty good chance I'm going try and make a dolly ...If it has wheels, there's a pretty good chance I'm going try and make a dolly out of it. So after our baby shower, I started looking at our very nice new stroller (thanks sis!), and took some test ...
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S1 E49: Recreating the Aurora BorealisWe attempt to create the Aurora Borealis with a sheet of fabric and a handful of ...We attempt to create the Aurora Borealis with a sheet of fabric and a handful of fans. We discovered that throwing the image a little out of focus really creates a believable visual effect that can be ...
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S1 E48: Petri Dish PlanetsI attempt to make planets with food coloring , milk, and dish soap.I attempt to make planets with food coloring , milk, and dish soap.
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S1 E47: Hologram ThrillerI found this skeleton animation on my computer doing the dance from Michael ...I found this skeleton animation on my computer doing the dance from Michael Jackson's Thriller and turned it into a hologram using a steamer for clothes.
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S1 E46: Stop-Motion Star WarsWatch us try and recreate the Millennium Falcon shot from the teaser trailer to ...Watch us try and recreate the Millennium Falcon shot from the teaser trailer to STARS WARS "The Force Awakens" using stop motion animation.
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S1 E45: Creating the Cosmos: In-Depth LookAn in-depth look at Creating the Cosmos. In this episode I break down my process ...An in-depth look at Creating the Cosmos. In this episode I break down my process of creating cosmic backgrounds with my "sheet of glass" technique. Hopefully you guys will get a better understanding ...