This week on Backyard FX we show you how to build a real lightsaber. Erik Beck unearths the original lightsaber blueprints... [more]

This week on Backyard FX we show you how to build a real lightsaber. Erik Beck unearths the original lightsaber blueprints from the special effects creator for Star Wars.  And now we show you how to buy parts to a real lightsaber so you can have your own custom Star Wars weapon.In the test film you'll see our rotoscoping technique on how to complete the effect with some simple computer animation. For full tutorial information go to videocopilot.netFor more tutorials on how to build your own lightsaber go to bigyellowbox.tripod.comFor more special effects and our own lightsaber instructions go to indymogul.comNow go forth and find your inner jedi, and with your new lightsaber in hand you can officially join the jedi academy.  Next we'll teach you how to perform jedi mind tricks. [less]

Today we're inducting an awesome forum member who does his own DIY Filmmaking show on YouTube. "Speekerphone" has already... [more]

Today we're inducting an awesome forum member who does his own DIY Filmmaking show on YouTube. "Speekerphone" has already made 11 episodes and even featured the work of other forum members. [less]

This week Erik shows you how to recreate the effect of someone crawling out of a TV. Just like in that scary movie The Ring.... [more]

This week Erik shows you how to recreate the effect of someone crawling out of a TV. Just like in that scary movie The Ring. And by the way, if you're reading this and you don't click the play button we'll send that creepy dead girl from the movie after YOU! [less]

Anson and Don are back! Today they wanted to tell the Indy Mogul community about how the best directors work with their actors,... [more]

Anson and Don are back! Today they wanted to tell the Indy Mogul community about how the best directors work with their actors, and as usual, they have a clip of their new project!  Check it out and give us your tips on working with actors below! [less]

Today, not only do we honor our fifth inductee into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame, but we also honor the work of soon-to-be... [more]

Today, not only do we honor our fifth inductee into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame, but we also honor the work of soon-to-be "Former President" Bridger. But as sad as this time may be; a new leader will step into office next month and win all of our hearts...and 100 business cards. [less]

Today we honor Ciwi286, the newest inductee into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame. Ciwi, the proud winner of last Halloween's... [more]

Today we honor Ciwi286, the newest inductee into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame. Ciwi, the proud winner of last Halloween's Pumpkin Carving Contest, is not only one of the number one posters (helping others and keeping the forums exciting), but he also manages the "Build Plan Portal". Congrats Ciwi! [less]

Here on BFX we do what we're told, and this week you want us to build a fake wall you can smash through! This episode has... [more]

Here on BFX we do what we're told, and this week you want us to build a fake wall you can smash through! This episode has it all! Smash Walls, monkeys, detectives, and murder. Plus we announce our new online store! [less]

Anson and Don are back and they have some more film tips for you, the Indy Mogul community.  In this Episode, they explain... [more]

Anson and Don are back and they have some more film tips for you, the Indy Mogul community.  In this Episode, they explain just a little bit about how to shoot in order to make your projects have some more style! So sit back relax and learn about cheap filmmaking from the pros! [less]

In today's episode, we induct a forum member who has done many things to recieve this honor. And each hurdle he has hurdled... [more]

In today's episode, we induct a forum member who has done many things to recieve this honor. And each hurdle he has hurdled has been one worthy of such recognition on its own. Ladies and gentleman, please welcome to the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame [record screeches to a stop]. You didn't think I'd tell you without letting you watch, did you? [less]

It's summertime and blockbuster films are everywhere! In anticipation of the new Dark Knight movie Erik is showing you how... [more]

It's summertime and blockbuster films are everywhere! In anticipation of the new Dark Knight movie Erik is showing you how to recreate some serious chemical burns on your face! Just like Harvey Dent aka Two Face! [less]

Don Most and Anson Williams of Happy Days fame are working on a new short film and wanted to pass on some film tips to you,... [more]

Don Most and Anson Williams of Happy Days fame are working on a new short film and wanted to pass on some film tips to you, the Indy Mogul community. So sit back relax and learn about cheap filmmaking! [less]

Ahh, it's that time of the week again. The weekend is fast approaching and you can't wait to go boast about how you were... [more]

Ahh, it's that time of the week again. The weekend is fast approaching and you can't wait to go boast about how you were inducted into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame. Oh, you don't know how to be inducted? Well, all that and more will be discussed in this episode...and of course we will reveal the newest inductee! [less]