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DIY Slow-Motion

DIY Slow-Motion

Season 1 Episode 40
3:19
Back to the Future: Stop Motion

Back to the Future: Stop Motion

Season 1 Episode 41
5:33
Back to the Future: Forced Perspective

Back to the Future: Forced Perspective

Season 1 Episode 42
5:08
Rebuilding the Interstellar Black Hole

Rebuilding the Interstellar Black Hole

Season 1 Episode 44
4:17
Creating the Cosmos: In-Depth Look

Creating the Cosmos: In-Depth Look

Season 1 Episode 45
5:22
Stop-Motion Star Wars

Stop-Motion Star Wars

Season 1 Episode 46
4:04
Hologram Thriller

Hologram Thriller

Season 1 Episode 47
2:20
Petri Dish Planets

Petri Dish Planets

Season 1 Episode 48
5:43
Recreating the Aurora Borealis

Recreating the Aurora Borealis

Season 1 Episode 49
2:43
How to Turn a Stroller Into a Dolly

How to Turn a Stroller Into a Dolly

Season 1 Episode 50
5:12
Creating Dry Ice Comets in 4K

Creating Dry Ice Comets in 4K

Season 1 Episode 51
2:24
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Shanks FX

Flashlight Cinematography

Season 1 Episode 39

I've always incorporated flashlights in my lighting arsenal. And with LED lights getting more powerful, you now can light people and make it look professional. All you need is a few gadgets and some imagination.

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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 Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles
4:22
See how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!
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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