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How to Use a Blood Cannon

How to Use a Blood Cannon

Season 1 Episode 4
1:34
Wiggle Room: A Stop-Motion Film

Wiggle Room: A Stop-Motion Film

Season 1 Episode 9
7:51
Introduction to The GoPro

Introduction to The GoPro

Season 1 Episode 10
4:03
Experience the SLAMDANCE Film Festival

Experience the SLAMDANCE Film Festival

Season 1 Episode 12
5:59
Reverse Motion Effects

Reverse Motion Effects

Season 1 Episode 13
5:41
Light Painting Text & Titles

Light Painting Text & Titles

Season 1 Episode 14
5:45
Magnetic Putty Magic (Original Cut)

Magnetic Putty Magic (Original Cut)

Season 1 Episode 15
2:39
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Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles

Season 1 Episode 3

Dry ice, the solid form of Carbon Dioxide, is often used for creating captivating visual effects due to its mystifying nature. Episode 3 reveals how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!

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Creating Star Fields with Fiber Optics
1:39
Filmmaker Joey Shanks shows the basic process of creating a Star Field background.
Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic Lights
7:15
Filmmaker Joey Shanks uses Fiber Optic Lights to create the effect of hyperspace.
Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane Nozzle
3:21
Create the effect of a rocket ship jetting through outer space with a propane nozzle.
How to Use a Blood Cannon
1:34
Turn an air compressor into a blood cannon for your gory horror film special effects!
Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish Tank
4:44
Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite movies create alien atmospheres?
Creating Warp Speed with Steel Wool
4:07
Joey creates the hypnotizing visual effect of warp speed by setting steel wool on fire.
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