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Every projection effects video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

150 videos

HUGE Life-sized Stone Portal 💀 DIY Halloween Props
15:09
DIY PropsAdvanced

HUGE Life-sized Stone Portal 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie construct a massive life-sized stone portal for their front yard haunt, inspired by the Dark Portal from the Warcraft universe. The arch is built entirely from XPS foam, carved and painted to mimic aged stone, with LED-lit runic carvings embedded throughout. A semi-transparent fabric screen on the back panel enables rear projection of a custom hellscape VFX video at night, creating a dramatic portal illusion. Plans and the custom projection video are available through their Patreon.

Wicked Makers· 1,064,035 views
Halloween Effects- Unliving Portraits DVD
0:23
Projection EffectsBeginner

Halloween Effects- Unliving Portraits DVD

This FrightProps video showcases the AtmosFEARfx Unliving Portraits digital effects disc, which brings painted-style characters — including a debutante, a stern gentleman, and a creepy girl — to eerie life on any screen. The content is designed to transform ordinary rooms or haunt spaces into atmospheric, haunted gallery environments with minimal setup. Playback is compatible with projectors, monitors, or standard televisions, making it accessible for almost any setting.

FrightProps· 841,119 views
Easy Window Projection for Halloween
6:33
Projection EffectsBeginner

Easy Window Projection for Halloween

This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through setting up a Halloween window projection display with minimal effort and no complex building required. A standard projector is aimed at a sheer curtain or scrim hung in a window to create a ghostly, glowing effect visible from outside. The host recommends specific projection content sources, including AtmosFX paid videos and free YouTube alternatives, to bring the windows to life with spooky imagery.

Creative Geekery· 263,891 views
Spooky Floating Ghost Effect using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit Plus
5:57
Projection EffectsBeginner

Spooky Floating Ghost Effect using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit Plus

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a convincing floating ghost illusion in a hallway using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit Plus and a piece of semi-transparent fabric. The ghost image is projected onto the suspended fabric, giving the appearance of a specter hovering in mid-air. The video includes both a build walkthrough and a live demo of the finished effect.

Monster Tutorials· 210,898 views
DIY Pepper's Ghost in a Jar
6:18
Projection EffectsBeginnerlow (primarily cardboard and basic materials)

DIY Pepper's Ghost in a Jar

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to recreate the classic Pepper's Ghost optical illusion at miniature scale, housing the effect inside a bell jar for a self-contained Halloween display piece. Inspired by the iconic ballroom scene in Disney's Haunted Mansion, the build uses an angled reflective surface to make a hidden 'ghost' image appear to float inside the jar. A decorative fake book, constructed from cardboard, is also built to conceal the hidden projection source and give the display a polished, themed look. The result is a compact, eye-catching prop that punches well above its apparent complexity.

VanOaksProps· 181,762 views
AtmosFX Unboxing, Review and Jack-o-lantern Jamboree Set Up
10:59
Product Reviews

AtmosFX Unboxing, Review and Jack-o-lantern Jamboree Set Up

This video walks through an unboxing and hands-on review of the AtmosFX digital decorating kit, then demonstrates how to set up the Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree digital decoration. The creator covers what comes in the kit and how to get the projection effect up and running. It serves as both a buyer's guide and a practical setup walkthrough for those new to AtmosFX products.

Monster Tutorials· 171,156 views
PROP LAB - Creating a Fog Projection Screen? NEW SERIES!
8:53
Projection EffectsIntermediate

PROP LAB - Creating a Fog Projection Screen? NEW SERIES!

VanOaksProps launches a new experimental series called Prop Lab, where the creator openly documents the learning process behind ambitious Halloween builds — including mistakes and limitations. This debut episode focuses on building a DIY fog projection screen capable of displaying a ghostly digital effect from Spectral Illusions. The build combines a small pico projector with a reptile fogger and computer fans to generate and shape a fog curtain thin enough to serve as a projection surface. The video emphasizes honest problem-solving over polished results, making it as much a learning resource as a how-to.

VanOaksProps· 133,098 views
DIY Motion Triggered Halloween Projection – Jump Scare Build!
7:32
Projection EffectsBeginner

DIY Motion Triggered Halloween Projection – Jump Scare Build!

This build tutorial walks through creating a motion-triggered Halloween projection display that fires a jump-scare video when someone walks past. The creator covers the core hardware — a mini projector, a compatible media player, and a motion sensor — and explains how to configure looping ambient footage alongside a separate trigger clip for the scare. Sound and lighting enhancements are also covered, and the video closes with live demo scares showing the finished effect in action.

Creative Geekery· 116,719 views
Turning our Dark Portal into a Christmas Decoration
11:11
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Turning our Dark Portal into a Christmas Decoration

Wicked Makers — Jaimie and Jay — transform their foam-built Halloween dark portal into a show-stopping Christmas yard prop by redecorating it as a magical gateway to the North Pole. The build leverages rear projection onto a semi-transparent fabric screen, AtmosFX Christmas digital content, and glowing LED runes carved into painted XPS foam. The video goes deeper than their original portal build, covering projector selection, positioning, and digital decorating workflow. The finished piece reportedly drew neighbors from around the block.

Wicked Makers· 102,097 views
Hidden Projector Tombstone feat. the AAXA HP1
11:16
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Hidden Projector Tombstone feat. the AAXA HP1

VanOaksProps walks through building a realistic foam tombstone that doubles as a concealed housing for a compact projector, keeping the unit hidden from view and shielded from the elements. The build covers foam carving and shaping, router detailing, and a multi-step paint process to achieve a convincing aged-stone look. The finished prop integrates seamlessly into a graveyard display while secretly delivering Halloween projection effects. It's a clever solution for haunters who want polished projection visuals without exposing expensive equipment.

VanOaksProps· 91,619 views
Projection Mapping made EASY! With Illumibot!
7:32
Projection EffectsBeginner

Projection Mapping made EASY! With Illumibot!

This video puts the Illumibot — a new AI-powered projection mapping gadget — through its paces, walking viewers from unboxing through full outdoor and indoor setup. The creator demonstrates core steps including Wi-Fi pairing, masking, and corner pinning before generating AI-driven animations, highlighted by a striking garage door opening effect. The overall verdict leans positive, noting how quickly a polished result can be achieved without complex software. Both outdoor and indoor projector scenarios are tested, giving a well-rounded picture of the device's versatility.

Creative Geekery· 73,112 views
Easy Window Projection for Christmas
7:11
Projection EffectsBeginner

Easy Window Projection for Christmas

This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through setting up a window projection display for Christmas using a projector and a simple scrim or shower curtain as the projection surface. The host recommends specific projector hardware and curated holiday video content sources, including AtmosFX clips, to achieve a polished magical effect. The approach avoids complex builds or messy installations, making it accessible for casual decorators. While focused on Christmas, the core techniques translate directly to Halloween window projections.

Creative Geekery· 63,835 views
DIY Talking Pumpkins – Halloween Projection Made Easy
4:16
Projection EffectsBeginner

DIY Talking Pumpkins – Halloween Projection Made Easy

This short, beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through turning ordinary pumpkins into animated talking characters using a mini projector, AtmosFX digital animations, and VLC Media Player. The creator covers the full workflow — downloading animations, configuring VLC for a clean seamless loop with no on-screen overlays, and physically positioning the projector for proper face alignment. Optional fade transitions between clips are also touched on for a polished look. The video promises bonus tutorials on window projections and motion-triggered jump scares at the end.

Creative Geekery· 63,453 views
Peppers Ghost How To Video
4:14
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Peppers Ghost How To Video

This short tutorial from FrightProps introduces the classic Pepper's Ghost illusion — a technique long used in professional attractions and stage productions to create convincing ghostly apparitions. The video demonstrates how two of FrightProps' lighting controllers, the PicoFX and the Digital Crossfade, can be used to achieve this effect in a haunt or home setting. By controlling lighting transitions precisely, the illusion makes a hidden figure appear to materialize as a transparent, ghost-like projection on a reflective surface. It's a concise, practical overview for anyone looking to add a high-impact visual effect to their setup.

FrightProps· 62,052 views
Halloween Projection Mapping Basics
6:16
Projection EffectsBeginner

Halloween Projection Mapping Basics

VanOaksProps breaks down an accessible approach to Halloween projection mapping aimed at haunters with little to no prior experience. Using a compact pico projector and Photoshop smart objects, the tutorial demonstrates how to achieve theme-park-caliber visual effects on a home or yard haunt. Stock photo resources and downloadable project files are provided to help viewers get started quickly. The video is sponsored in part by AAXA Technologies, which supplied the featured projector.

VanOaksProps· 57,174 views
Ghost Bust - Talking Witch HD
0:53
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust - Talking Witch HD

FrightProps showcases the Ghost Bust projection system in action, featuring a talking witch character that appears to inhabit a physical bust form. The effect creates a striking visual illusion suitable for haunted houses and live Halloween events. The short demo clip highlights the wow-factor potential of the system for operators looking to stand out from competitors.

FrightProps· 48,216 views
Window Projection Tutorial Using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit - Dancing Skeletons
12:30
Projection EffectsBeginner

Window Projection Tutorial Using the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit - Dancing Skeletons

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through setting up the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit for window projection effects. The host previews several included content packs — dancing skeletons, zombies, and a Dracula/vampire sequence — to show what the kit delivers out of the box. It serves as both a product preview and a practical setup guide for anyone new to digital window projection. The video is a solid entry point for haunters looking to add eye-catching animated window displays without complex builds.

Monster Tutorials· 37,684 views
DIY Madame Leota Effect with INVISIBLE PROJECTOR
7:35
Projection EffectsIntermediate$100–$250 (projector cost varies significantly)

DIY Madame Leota Effect with INVISIBLE PROJECTOR

VanOaksProps walks through a DIY build of the iconic Madame Leota floating-head crystal ball effect, inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction. The key innovation is routing the projection through a small angled mirror inside the globe so the projector is hidden rather than sitting visibly in front of the crystal ball. The build combines a 3D-printed stand, a translucent face form, a clear acrylic globe, and a compact short-throw projector. The result closely mirrors the in-park presentation of the effect.

VanOaksProps· 35,737 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Startle Bites
3:10
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Startle Bites

This FrightProps video showcases the Ghost Bust, a haunted house effect that projects an animated talking face onto a three-dimensional bust to create a striking visual illusion. The result is a lifelike character that appears to speak and move, blending physical sculpture with video projection. It's a polished, eye-catching technique well-suited for professional haunts and ambitious home displays alike.

FrightProps· 30,284 views
plaster head form bust
12:46
DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost

plaster head form bust

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward method for casting a generic plaster head form bust from scratch. The resulting form is a versatile shop tool useful for fitting and finishing latex masks, shaping hats, and serving as a surface for Halloween projection mapping. The process is presented as accessible and affordable, making it ideal for FX artists at any level. Having a quality head form on hand is framed as one of the most practical assets an FX workspace can have.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,060 views
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE - SPECIAL NEWS REPORT
3:58
Projection Effects

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE - SPECIAL NEWS REPORT

This short video from FrightProps is a themed fake news broadcast designed around a zombie apocalypse scenario, produced by Hi-Rez Designs and available as a digital download. It functions as an atmospheric set-dressing asset intended to play on screens or via projection within a haunted attraction or home haunt. The news-report format lends immediate realism and narrative context to zombie-themed environments. At roughly four minutes, it is suitable for looping throughout an event.

FrightProps· 27,163 views
AtmosFX Animated Window Projector Kit | R.I.P. Reviews
5:51
Product Reviews

AtmosFX Animated Window Projector Kit | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers an AtmosFX animated window projector kit sold through Home Depot, aimed at homeowners looking to add digital flair to their holiday displays. The kit comes preloaded with AtmosFX scenes, making digital decorating accessible without additional downloads or setup complexity. The reviewer walks viewers through what's included and shares impressions of the product's appeal for Halloween and other holidays.

Haunt Former· 25,689 views
Haunted Painting #shorts
0:28
Projection Effects

Haunted Painting #shorts

This short-form video showcases an AtmosFX Unliving Portraits digital Halloween decoration, presenting an animated haunted painting effect. The portrait appears to move or come alive, creating a creepy haunted-mansion atmosphere. The clip invites viewers to consider whether they would display this kind of eerie digital decor in their own home.

SpookYouLaterz· 24,665 views
Haunted Mansion Bust INTERNAL Projection
9:34
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Haunted Mansion Bust INTERNAL Projection

This wrap-up episode from VanOaksProps covers the completion of a DIY Haunted Mansion-inspired singing bust prop, combining carved XPS insulation foam construction with an internally mounted small projector to animate the face. The build draws direct inspiration from the iconic graveyard scene in Disney's Haunted Mansion, where five busts perform Grim Grinning Ghosts. Foam shaping, layered EVA foam detailing, masonry sealer, and a muted stone-finish paint scheme all contribute to the final effect. A commercially available animated bust is referenced as an alternative for those who prefer a ready-made option.

VanOaksProps· 18,859 views