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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
How to make Dry Ice Comets

How to make Dry Ice Comets

Season 1 Episode 52
2:44
Creating the Stargate Portal

Creating the Stargate Portal

Season 1 Episode 53
3:44
How to create a Mini Tornado

How to create a Mini Tornado

Season 1 Episode 54
2:54
How to create Water Illusions

How to create Water Illusions

Season 1 Episode 57
6:42
How to use a Split Focus Diopter

How to use a Split Focus Diopter

Season 1 Episode 58
4:26
Hurricane Balls in HD

Hurricane Balls in HD

Season 1 Episode 59
4:14
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Shanks FX

Hologram Thriller

Season 1 Episode 47

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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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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