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.
  • Renting a Phantom Drone: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Renting a Phantom Drone

    S1 Ep31 |
    I had an itch to rent a drone for a few days, here's what I learned.
  • Do-It-Yourself Holograms: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Do-It-Yourself Holograms

    S1 Ep30 |
    Holograms are indeed the future, so why not try and make some!
  • Video Workflow Tips: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Video Workflow Tips

    S1 Ep29 |
    Some quick hints to make your editing station and project workflow run more efficiently.
  • Proton Stream Special Effects: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Proton Stream Special Effects

    S1 Ep28 |
    We attempt to recreate the "proton streams" made famous in the film Ghostbusters.
  • DIY Film Studio Tips and Tricks: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    DIY Film Studio Tips and Tricks

    S1 Ep27 |
    Check out some of our odd but effective techniques we use to make our films!
  • The Best of Shanks FX: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Best of Shanks FX

    S1 Ep26 |
    Some highlights of the hit Webby Award winning series, Shanks FX.
  • 3D Print Your Own Oscar!: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    3D Print Your Own Oscar!

    S1 Ep25 |
    3D scanning & printing are used to emulate one of the most iconic statuettes of our time.
  • Creating the Illusion of Space Flight: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating the Illusion of Space Flight

    S1 Ep24 |
    Joey Shanks recreates a spaceship flying through outer space via visual effects.

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.