We create Hollywood effects with simple household products... and so can you.
Episodes
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Episode 64, Season 1
Jupiter in a Jar in HDCreate a realistic looking Jupiter with a jar, milk, dish soap, and food coloring.4:19 -
Episode 63, Season 1
Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" TrapUse some prop-building expertise to build this cool modified surge protector.9:01 -
Episode 62, Season 1
Giant Bubble Reflections in HDGet mesmerized with giant bubble reflections.4:10 -
Episode 61, Season 1
DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"With styrofoam and the right lighting, this massive prop can be recreated anywhere.5:24 -
Episode 60, Season 1
Close Encounters of the Drone KindCreating eerie sci-fi lighting with a new DJI Phantom drone.4:44 -
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Episode 58, Season 1
How to use a Split Focus DiopterA split focus diopter is an unique way to achieve the illusion of deep focus.4:26 -
Episode 57, Season 1
How to create Water IllusionsWith the right camera and perfect timing, these water illusions appear out of thin air.6:42 -
Episode 56, Season 1
How to create Star Wars Lightsaber sound effectsWe've done the lightsaber video, now let's tackle the sound.4:35 -
Episode 55, Season 1
Creating the original Star Wars lightsaber effectGo back in time to 1977 and learn how the lightsaber was first created.5:35 -
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Episode 53, Season 1
Creating the Stargate PortalWe recreate the classic effect from the 1994 film, Stargate.3:44 -
Episode 52, Season 1
How to make Dry Ice CometsFollow-up to our "Creating Dry Ice Comets" episode.2:44 -
Episode 51, Season 1
Creating Dry Ice Comets in 4KA main ingredient to a comets core is dry ice.2:24 -
Episode 50, Season 1
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 out of it.5:12 -
Episode 49, Season 1
Recreating the Aurora BorealisWe attempt to create the Aurora Borealis with a sheet of fabric and a handful of fans.2:43 -
Episode 48, Season 1
Petri Dish PlanetsI attempt to make planets with food coloring , milk, and dish soap.5:43 -
Episode 47, Season 1
Hologram ThrillerAfter finding this skeleton animation I had a few ideas...2:20 -
Episode 46, Season 1
Stop-Motion Star WarsWatch us try and recreate a shot of the Millennium Falcon.4:04 -
Episode 45, Season 1
Creating the Cosmos: In-Depth LookAn in-depth look at Creating the Cosmos.5:22 -
Episode 44, Season 1
Rebuilding the Interstellar Black HoleWatch us rebuild the INTERSTELLAR black hole.4:17 -
Episode 43, Season 1
Back to the Future: Compositing TechniquesOur third installment brings everything together in post-production.9:27 -
Episode 42, Season 1
Back to the Future: Forced PerspectiveIn our second Back to the Future installment, we tackle Forced Perspective.5:08 -
Episode 41, Season 1
Back to the Future: Stop MotionI recreate effects from Back to the Future in this three-part series.5:33 -
Episode 40, Season 1
DIY Slow-MotionWhy do the people with the high speed Phantom camera get to have all the fun?3:19 -
Episode 39, Season 1
Flashlight CinematographyI've always incorporated flashlights in my lighting arsenal.7:41 -
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Episode 37, Season 1
Sci-Fly: Creating a Short FilmSCI-FLY the sci-fi short film is the inspiration behind this web series.6:05 -
Episode 36, Season 1
Creating Warp Speed with LED lightsI replace the burning steel wool with LED lights to create a similar warp speed effect.1:48 -
Episode 26, Season 1
The Best of Shanks FXSome highlights of the hit Webby Award winning series, Shanks FX.3:03 -
Episode 25, Season 1
3D Print Your Own Oscar!3D scanning & printing are used to emulate one of the most iconic statuettes of our time.2:04 -
Episode 24, Season 1
Creating the Illusion of Space FlightJoey Shanks recreates a spaceship flying through outer space via visual effects.3:03 -
Episode 23, Season 1
Front Screen Projection TutuorialBefore Green Screen, there was Front Screen Projection. Joey Shanks walks us through it.3:41 -
Episode 22, Season 1
Film vs. DigitalCan you tell the difference between film and digital? Test yourself.2:49 -
Episode 21, Season 1
Creating the Cosmos: Special EffectsFilmmaker Joey Shanks reveal one of his most effective techniques, The Sheet of Glass.4:39 -
Episode 20, Season 1
Giant Bubble ExplosionsLearn how to create your own giant bubble wand or just sit back and watch the magic.4:11 -
Episode 19, Season 1
Spiders in HDExperience a creepy, crawly look at spiders originally in High Definition.2:28 -
Episode 18, Season 1
DRIVE Time-lapse TributeJoey Shanks shows off the time-lapse technique with a tribute to the 2011 movie, "Drive."3:16 -
Episode 17, Season 1
Star Trek Transporter EffectJoey recreates the classic Star Trek transport effect using Christmas lights!2:37 -
Episode 16, Season 1
Ice Cream Time-lapseWatch a magical time-lapse sequence perfect for summer and ice cream lovers!3:00 -
Episode 15, Season 1
Magnetic Putty Magic (Original Cut)Let yourself be mesmerized by magnificent magnetic putty.2:39 -
Episode 14, Season 1
Light Painting Text & TitlesCreate your own text and titles by using Joey Shanks' light painting technique.5:45 -
Episode 13, Season 1
Reverse Motion EffectsJoey Shanks teaches one of the most basic special effects: reverse motion.5:41 -
Episode 12, Season 1
Experience the SLAMDANCE Film FestivalJoey heads to the Slamdance Film Festival to premiere his short film, "Sci-Fly."5:59 -
Episode 11, Season 1
How to... Rescue Your Camera From a TreeJoin filmmaker Joey Shanks on his heroic quest to save his camera from the treetops...5:25 -
Episode 10, Season 1
Introduction to The GoProFilmmaker Joey Shanks tries out and reviews the new GoPro.4:03 -
Episode 9, Season 1
Wiggle Room: A Stop-Motion FilmFollow a slug around a vacant kitchen in this award-winning short film by Joey Shanks.7:51 -
Episode 8, Season 1
How to Create Stop-Motion Animation at HomeJoey teaches the popular stop-motion animation technique as seen in his film, Wiggle Room.6:40 -
Episode 7, Season 1
Creating Star Fields with Fiber OpticsFilmmaker Joey Shanks shows the basic process of creating a Star Field background.1:39 -
Episode 6, Season 1
Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic LightsFilmmaker Joey Shanks uses Fiber Optic Lights to create the effect of hyperspace.7:15 -
Episode 5, Season 1
Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane NozzleCreate the effect of a rocket ship jetting through outer space with a propane nozzle.3:21 -
Episode 4, Season 1
How to Use a Blood CannonTurn an air compressor into a blood cannon for your gory horror film special effects!1:34 -
Episode 3, Season 1
Creating Planets with Dry Ice BubblesSee how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!4:22 -
Episode 2, Season 1
Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish TankHave you ever wondered how some of your favorite movies create alien atmospheres?4:44 -
Episode 1, Season 1
Creating Warp Speed with Steel WoolJoey creates the hypnotizing visual effect of warp speed by setting steel wool on fire.4:07
