Shanks FX

Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.

Episodes

  • Jupiter in a Jar in HD: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jupiter in a Jar in HD

    S1 Ep64 |
    Create a realistic looking Jupiter with a jar, milk, dish soap, and food coloring.
  • Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" Trap: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" Trap

    S1 Ep63 |
    Use some prop-building expertise to build this cool modified surge protector.
  • Giant Bubble Reflections in HD: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Giant Bubble Reflections in HD

    S1 Ep62 |
    Get mesmerized with giant bubble reflections.
  • DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall": asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"

    S1 Ep61 |
    With styrofoam and the right lighting, this massive prop can be recreated anywhere.
  • Close Encounters of the Drone Kind: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Close Encounters of the Drone Kind

    S1 Ep60 |
    Creating eerie sci-fi lighting with a new DJI Phantom drone.
  • Hurricane Balls in HD: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Hurricane Balls in HD

    S1 Ep59 |
    The wonders of angular momentum!
  • How to use a Split Focus Diopter: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How to use a Split Focus Diopter

    S1 Ep58 |
    A split focus diopter is an unique way to achieve the illusion of deep focus.
  • How to create Water Illusions: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How to create Water Illusions

    S1 Ep57 |
    With the right camera and perfect timing, these water illusions appear out of thin air.
  • How to create Star Wars Lightsaber sound effects: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How to create Star Wars Lightsaber sound effects

    S1 Ep56 |
    We've done the lightsaber video, now let's tackle the sound.

Specials

  • Ghost Trails with Fluorescein: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Ghost Trails with Fluorescein

    Create Halloween ghost-like trails with the compound known as fluorescien.

About Shanks FX

We create Hollywood effects with simple household products... and so can you.