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.
  • Creating Star Fields with Fiber Optics: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Star Fields with Fiber Optics

    S1 Ep7 |
    Filmmaker Joey Shanks shows the basic process of creating a Star Field background.
  • Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic Lights: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic Lights

    S1 Ep6 |
    Filmmaker Joey Shanks uses Fiber Optic Lights to create the effect of hyperspace.
  • Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane Nozzle: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane Nozzle

    S1 Ep5 |
    Create the effect of a rocket ship jetting through outer space with a propane nozzle.
  • How to Use a Blood Cannon: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How to Use a Blood Cannon

    S1 Ep4 |
    Turn an air compressor into a blood cannon for your gory horror film special effects!
  • Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles

    S1 Ep3 |
    See how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!
  • Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish Tank: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish Tank

    S1 Ep2 |
    Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite movies create alien atmospheres?
  • Creating Warp Speed with Steel Wool: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Creating Warp Speed with Steel Wool

    S1 Ep1 |
    Joey creates the hypnotizing visual effect of warp speed by setting steel wool on fire.

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.