Indy Mogul

The Last Season 2 Teaser : Secrets Revealed : BFX

This is the very last Season 2 teaser before we kick start the magic on October 6th! Make sure and watch this video as it answers many of your burning questions about life and Backyard FX. What is the new season going to look like? What is the first project? Where do babies come from? Where is Q and Erik Live? Why does Erik have mustache? Press play to find out!

Best Short Films - Episode 1 - "All about Food"

It's like 2001: A Space Odyssey all over again! Witness the dawn of man in this "stunning first episode of The Best Short Films in the World" - New York Times (SIKE!). This week's food-themed film clips include: "60 Cups of Coffee" by David Ward & Robbie McCallum "Return to Menu" by Matthew Dressel "Life of Crime" by Daniel Scheinert & Justin Becker "Hot Spaghetti" by Tim Rutherford & Cody Kennedy. View these films in their entirety at our blog post: http://indymogul.com/3rb And don't forget to leave me a voicemail: 646-274-4625

Season 2 Preview: The NEW Wheel of Prosperity: BFX

Before we kick off what will be the most amazing second season ever we have to build a new Wheel of Prosperity. Don't know why we need a new wheel? Watch the Season 1 finale of BFX. Season 2 starts October 6th, but in the mean time enjoy this little snack episode!

The Best Short Films in the World Teaser

OMFG! LOLZ! WTF! A new show? Featuring the best short films in the WORLD? It's every Thursday? Crazy right? Call me, we'll talk about it: 646-274-4625 Also. Go to http://www.TheBestShortFilmsInTheWorld.com and submit your short film today!

Season 1 Finale Part ii: BFX

The startling conclusion to the Indy Mogul Season 1 Finale! And if anyone plans on leaving a comment asking why there is no Halo Armor...well, ask yourself this: How could Halo Armor be built for the price of "Trip-2-Jersey"? It's not happening.

Hall of Fame Double Feature: Season Finale

Today we are inducting our final members into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame for this season. Yes, that's right we said members...Peter Espinal and Natalie Fernandez lend a hand every week as interns here at the Headquarters. They've helped out on COUNTLESS episodes, acted, shot, edited, produced weekly behind-the-scenes of BFX videos, and much much much much more...much.

Season 1 Finale: BFX

To everything - Turn, turn, turn. There is a Season One finale - Turn, turn, turn. We want to thank all of you guys, the viewers; for watching, commenting, subscribing, submitting, requesting, and just plain old being awesome! So, we're going to end this season with a highly requested build as we lay the decaying corpse of BFX: Season One to rest. But don't worry, BFX will be returning shortly!

Where will you be, when Season 1 ends???

After over a year, BFX is wrapping up it's first 'season.' What does this mean? An epic season finale that you'll have to SEE to believe ... (because if you don't see it, and someone tells you about it, you'll be like ... 'wtf dude I don't believe you' even when he's actually telling the TRUTH!) What build do you think Erik will be doing? Leave a comment below.

Indy Mogul Hall of Fame: Peter Bridger

Today, as we announce the NEW President of Mogulville, we also take time to thank former President Peter Bridger for all the hard work he has done for the Indy Mogul community.

Blooper Fest 2008: BFX

In this thrilling episode, BFX editor Bobby Miller takes you through some hilarious behind the scenes footage and bloopers. You'll laugh, you'll cry...you'll cry even more! But, then laugh again. Really really loud. So, in the end I guess it's all worth it!

Indy Mogul Hall of Fame: Tambrm1016

Today we honor, Tambrm1016, a forum member who has been freely doing voiceovers for Indy Mogulers. In addtion, we also are annoucing the TOP 5 Candidates for the PRESIDENT OF MOGULVILLE Election. Watch all the campaign videos here: http://vimeo.com/mogulville And then vote for your favorite here: http://www.indymogul.com/326

SteamPunk Goggles for Less then $10: Threadbanger Crossover

Evenin' Gov'na! How lucky you are to have that datascope (a.k.a. computer); for now you can build yourself some SteamPunk Goggles for your next bioscope (a.k.a. movie)! Check out this Friday's episode of ThreadBanger to get the designs for your SteamPunk Costumes: http://www.ThreadBanger.com Special thanks to Abney Park for providing us with some Tesla-powered tunes: http://www.AbneyPark.com The lexicon of this description was provided by The Gatehouse: http://www.ottens.co.uk/lounge/index.php

Best of the Test: Robots & Cyborgs

Over a year ago Erik and his dad Wally teamed up to bring you a two part Robot and Cyborg special. This week we dive into the BFX archives and bring you some bloopers and never before seen father and son moments. Remember next week is our awesome Steam Punk cross over with Threadbanger! Enjoy!

Special Interview with Felicia Day & Kim Evey

In this Indy Mogul Special Report, Erik chats with indie web producers Felicia Day and Kim Evey about everything from running your own production, The Guild, Dr. Horrible, Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show and MORE! Did I mention there is a hologram? No? There is a hologram too! BIG THANK YOU to Kim and Felicia for talking to us! Check out more of their videos at: www.youtube.com/MediocreFilms www.watchtheguild.com www.drhorrible.com

Crawl through a TV like in the Ring : BFX

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!

Indy Mogul Bonus: Tips and Clips with Anson and Don #3

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!

Decapitation Rewind, Best of the Test, BFX

We opened up the BFX archives and found some really cool behind the scenes footage for the Decapitation episode! So for everyone who missed the Test Film the first go around here it is again! With bloopers, more footage and lots of blood!

Build a Fake Wall you can Smash : BFX

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!

Indy Mogul Bonus Episode: Tips & Clips with Anson and Don #2

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!

Realistic Two-Face Make up : BFX

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

Indy Mogul Bonus Episode: Tips and Clips with Anson and Don

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!

Good Samaritan Hellboy Gun : BFX

Do you need an awesome costume for Comicon, or do you just need a giant prop revolver? Either way you can't miss with this episode. Erik shows you how to make your very own "Good Samaritan" revolver from Hellboy!

Realistic Eye Tear Effect : BFX

This week we are showing you an amazing episode of BFX created entirely by one of our awesome viewers! Raleigh from Pujo Productions sent in this tutorial and test film for the classic eye tear effect. Just like in Kill Bill! Dust off your eye patch and click play!

Build a Tracked Camera Dolly for Cheap : BFX

Shooting hand held is great, but sometimes you need the smooth motion of a camera dolly. We've made a dolly in the pasted, but this week we are making one with a track! Plus an original Steve Nelson Test Film!

The NEW Incredible Hulk Muscle Suit : BFX

Do you need an "incredible" body, but don't want to exercise or eat right? No worries! Backyard FX is teaching you how to make your very own muscle suit! Bulk up and look just like the Hulk or the Governor of California!