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.
  • Flashlight Cinematography: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Flashlight Cinematography

    S1 Ep39 |
    I've always incorporated flashlights in my lighting arsenal.
  • Thrift Shop Gold: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Thrift Shop Gold

    S1 Ep38 |
    The Thrift Shop can be a magical place.
  • Sci-Fly: Creating a Short Film: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Sci-Fly: Creating a Short Film

    S1 Ep37 |
    SCI-FLY the sci-fi short film is the inspiration behind this web series.
  • Creating Warp Speed with LED lights: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Warp Speed with LED lights

    S1 Ep36 |
    I replace the burning steel wool with LED lights to create a similar warp speed effect.
  • Sand Art Landscapes: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Sand Art Landscapes

    S1 Ep35 |
    A sand picture consists of two panes of glass glued together creating an air tight seal.
  • Bubble Prism Planets: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bubble Prism Planets

    S1 Ep34 |
    Bubbles act like a prism, reflecting the basic colors of the Cosmos.
  • Star-Fields out of Dust Particles: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Star-Fields out of Dust Particles

    S1 Ep33 |
    Create majestic star-fields with a flashlight, paper towel, and a plate of glass.
  • Bungee Gimbal Stabilizer: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bungee Gimbal Stabilizer

    S1 Ep32 |
    I try and create a Bungee Gimbal Stabilizer mount for my car.

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.