Skip to main content

Up Next

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
Ice Cream Time-lapse

Ice Cream Time-lapse

Season 1 Episode 16
3:00
Star Trek Transporter Effect

Star Trek Transporter Effect

Season 1 Episode 17
2:37
DRIVE Time-lapse Tribute

DRIVE Time-lapse Tribute

Season 1 Episode 18
3:16
Spiders in HD

Spiders in HD

Season 1 Episode 19
2:28
Giant Bubble Explosions

Giant Bubble Explosions

Season 1 Episode 20
4:11
Creating the Cosmos: Special Effects

Creating the Cosmos: Special Effects

Season 1 Episode 21
4:39
Film vs. Digital

Film vs. Digital

Season 1 Episode 22
2:49
Back to Show
Shanks FX

Introduction to The GoPro

Season 1 Episode 10

Filmmaker Joey Shanks tries out and reviews the new GoPro.

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
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.
Active loading indicator