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.
  • Magnetic Putty Magic (Original Cut): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Magnetic Putty Magic (Original Cut)

    S1 Ep15 |
    Let yourself be mesmerized by magnificent magnetic putty.
  • Light Painting Text & Titles: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Light Painting Text & Titles

    S1 Ep14 |
    Create your own text and titles by using Joey Shanks' light painting technique.
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    Reverse Motion Effects

    S1 Ep13 |
    Joey Shanks teaches one of the most basic special effects: reverse motion.
  • Experience the SLAMDANCE Film Festival: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Experience the SLAMDANCE Film Festival

    S1 Ep12 |
    Joey heads to the Slamdance Film Festival to premiere his short film, "Sci-Fly."
  • How to... Rescue Your Camera From a Tree: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How to... Rescue Your Camera From a Tree

    S1 Ep11 |
    Join filmmaker Joey Shanks on his heroic quest to save his camera from the treetops...
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    Introduction to The GoPro

    S1 Ep10 |
    Filmmaker Joey Shanks tries out and reviews the new GoPro.
  • Wiggle Room: A Stop-Motion Film: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Wiggle Room: A Stop-Motion Film

    S1 Ep9 |
    Follow a slug around a vacant kitchen in this award-winning short film by Joey Shanks.
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    How to Create Stop-Motion Animation at Home

    S1 Ep8 |
    Joey teaches the popular stop-motion animation technique as seen in his film, Wiggle Room.

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.