‎Shanks FX - Apple TV

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Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.

2012 · 4 min

EPISODE 1

Creating Warp Speed with Steel Wool

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

4 min · Sep 20, 2012
EPISODE 2

Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish Tank

Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite movies create alien atmospheres?

4 min · Oct 4, 2012
EPISODE 3

Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles

See how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!

4 min · Oct 18, 2012
EPISODE 4

How to Use a Blood Cannon

Turn an air compressor into a blood cannon for your gory horror film special effects!

1 min · Oct 25, 2012
EPISODE 5

Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane Nozzle

Create the effect of a rocket ship jetting through outer space with a propane nozzle.

3 min · Nov 1, 2012
EPISODE 6

Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic Lights

Filmmaker Joey Shanks uses Fiber Optic Lights to create the effect of hyperspace.

7 min · Nov 16, 2012