Stunts

Special effects including green screens, fake blood, fire and gun effects can look realistic with the proper tools and techniques. By learning these techniques you'll be able to mimic the special effects found in big budget Hollywood movies.

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Create a Magic Wand Effect with Video Green Screen Special Effects

Jennifer shows you how to create a magic wand effect using special effects and video green screen background software.
TutorialThe ABCs of Chromakeys

Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 09/01/2008 - 12:00am

Without a doubt, you see chromakeys used countless times - probably every time you watch the news on TV - and perhaps you aren't even aware of it.
Create a Convincing Green Screen Effect with Chromakey

From start to completion, Charlie walks through the basics of achieving a Green Screen effect.
15 Quick Tips to Videotaping Fireworks

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 07/01/2008 - 12:00am

Shooting great firework footage is more than pointing the camera into the sky. The less light you have, the harder it is to focus or capture an image that isn't underexposed or overly grainy. Throw in a fireworks scene that changes from dark to light within nanoseconds, and your camera will need a lot of help from its human counterpart. Let's start with the gear, then go to the technical, setup and finally the techniques.
Shooting Using Angles

Jennifer and Andrew demonstrate two shooting tricks using angles. (Repeat)
Sped-Up Background Effect for Video

John demonstrates how to evoke "calm in a chaotic world" with this easy effect.
Have an Out-of-Body Experience with Ghostly Special Effects

Today John demonstrates an easy way of creating an out-of-body special effect.
How to Use the Weather to Set the Mood in Your Video

This week Brandon explores how to use weather to effect the mood of your video.
Special Effects for Visual Dynamics

This week Brandon demonstrates how to perform a few special effects that can improve the visual dynamics of your videos.
Infrared Videography

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 12/01/2007 - 12:00am

The art of infrared videography can produce an image that is ethereal, timeless and full of light.