Film Production

There is a belief that making a zombie flick is easy: all you need is a few buckets of blood splattered liberally over some unsuspecting friends. And this, unsurprisingly, is mostly true. Any...

Making fake glass to spray and explode for that exciting action sequence in a movie can be done with silicone rubber and a food processor. Learn to expertly create fake glass with advice from an...

Making breakaway glass to use in a film can be a long process for an independent filmmaker. In this free video, learn to use purchased silicone, Piccolastic, and Piccotex to make the mold and fake...

To create a fake tree for the set of a play, simply carve out large pieces of foam into the shape of a tree trunk, apply acetone for a bark texture and color, and insert real tree branches into...

A fake stage light, such as headlights on a car, can easily be represented by two inexpensive clamp lights found at any hardware store. Recreate the illusion of lights of stage with help from a...

A fake head to be used as a movie prop can be made out of gelatin, latex foam or silicone, each of which requires a different casting process. Take a mold of an actor's face to create a fake head...

"Fake ice cubes" are usually used in film production and photography, because real ice melts quickly and is difficult to work with. Several production companies sell fake ice cubes; unfortunately,...

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Fake blood can be homemade, though it can be a trial-and-error process. Before making the blood, complete a check list: Decide in advance how much blood you will need, its desired consistency and...

Fake body parts can easily be created out of recycled materials, such as PVC pipe, packing foam, old couch cushions and old clothing. Shop at thrift stores for materials for making fake body parts...

Making fake wounds is a great special effect for Halloween costumes, theater work or for a gory horror movie. Fake wounds are easy and inexpensive to create using simple household supplies. The...

Making a fake burn is a great special effect for Halloween but more important for theater work or for a very gory horror movie. Have you wondered how it is done? This guide shows how to do it with...

Wonder how special effects artist can make glass that shatters on screen and never injures the cast? It never hurts anyone because it is fake glass. In fact, it's basically just candy as the glass...

Apply makeup for that "All American Girl" Look today! Learn the best pro makeup tips for film and television in this free video covering fake eyelashes.

Clean up an actor's fake eyebrows with some trimming. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Proper and easy removal of fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Clean up a fake beard with a little trimming. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Map out an actor's face for fake eyebrows. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Change an actor's face with fake eyebrows. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Make that actor's bushy mustache look good! Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Map out an actor's face for a fake beard. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Does this character need a full beard? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Does a character have a pencil thin mustache? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Even out and trim up a fake mustache. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Does this character need a bushy mustache? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Determine different kinds of fake facial hair. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Pick a type of fake beard or mustache for an actor. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Get the face ready for fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Everything you need for fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.

Fights and punches are included in a lot of movies. It is important to remember that these fights and punches are in a controlled environment. The cast and crew film the punch in a way that gives...

You might not know how to punch powerfully, since that takes years of training and practice, but you can certainly fake it if you try. Whether you're shooting a kung fu movie or just want to...

You know you've got the talent to be a filmmaker, but finding the money is the hard part. If only you had a completed film to show, to prove your skill to the people with deep pockets. For less...

When you work on a production, you have to be ready for everything because you never know what's going to come out of some writer's imagination. This is a quick and easy recipe for fake vomit...

Whether you produce amateur horror films or have a weakness for pranks, fake blood can be a wicked ally. Unfortunately, finding the right concoction can be tough. With so many recipes to browse,...