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Every set design 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.

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TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 11
1:08:59
Other

TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 11

This episode of TransWorld Live features two holiday-focused guest interviews. Lighting designer Tom BetGeorge discusses large-scale pixel light show installations, while Naomi Heckman from Chocolate Treasures highlights their seasonal chocolate lineup. The episode has a festive, holiday tone rather than a strictly Halloween-focused one, and includes a live viewer giveaway segment.

Transworld LIVE· 106 views
360 Video of the HauntScene Studio 2018
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Professional Haunted Attractions

360 Video of the HauntScene Studio 2018

This short 360-degree video offers an immersive look inside the HauntScene studio as it appeared in 2018. Viewers can pan around the space to take in the curated horror décor, props, and atmospheric design elements that define the HauntScene aesthetic. It functions as both a mood board showcase and a behind-the-scenes peek at a professional haunt design environment.

HauntScene· 104 views
ADDING MAGIC TO YOUR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: CHRISTOPHER HANDA INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE
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Professional Haunted Attractions

ADDING MAGIC TO YOUR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: CHRISTOPHER HANDA INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE

In this Hauntcast podcast episode, magician Christopher Handa joins host Baker to explore how the art of magic and illusion can elevate a haunted attraction beyond conventional scares. The conversation draws on Handa's experience, including his work at Castle Blood, to discuss integrating theatrical sorcery into haunt environments. Listeners come away with fresh perspectives on blending performance magic with traditional haunted attraction design to create more immersive, memorable guest experiences.

Hauntcast· 104 views
Rebuilding the 100yr old granary!#halloweenanimatronics #animatronics #props
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DIY Animatronics

Rebuilding the 100yr old granary!#halloweenanimatronics #animatronics #props

This video from Horror 365 follows the process of rebuilding a century-old granary structure, likely as a large-scale set piece or animatronic housing for a Halloween haunt. Based on the title and channel context, the project appears to involve restoring or repurposing the aged building to serve a haunted attraction purpose. No further build details are available from the provided metadata.

Horror 365· 102 views
How CalHauntS Created Midsummer Estates at Midsummer Scream #midsummerscream #halloween
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Professional Haunted Attractions

How CalHauntS Created Midsummer Estates at Midsummer Scream #midsummerscream #halloween

CalHauntS, a Southern California haunt collective, designed and built 'Midsummer Estates' as the immersive entry portal into the Hall of Shadows at Midsummer Scream. The installation depicted a small neighborhood of eight Halloween-decorated homes representing a fictional community's annual Halloween festival. Member Kate Thien walks viewers through the creative process and details the story behind each individual home. The piece highlights how the Hall of Shadows distinguishes Midsummer Scream from other Halloween conventions by offering full walkthrough previews of the upcoming haunt season.

Haunted Attraction Network· 96 views
Horror 365 is live! part three of the gas station build 
10:36
Home HauntsIntermediate

Horror 365 is live! part three of the gas station build 

This is the third installment in Horror 365's ongoing gas station haunt build series, documenting the continued construction and detailing of a horror-themed gas station set. The episode appears to capture a live or real-time update of the build's progress, giving viewers an in-progress look at how the scene is taking shape. With no source description available, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed, but the series format suggests a step-by-step approach to large-scale themed set design.

Horror 365· 86 views
HauntScene LIVE! Tayen Poplin with Project Backfire Design & Creations!
1:00:22
Scare Acting

HauntScene LIVE! Tayen Poplin with Project Backfire Design & Creations!

HauntScene Live kicks off its eighth season with a featured guest interview with Tayen Poplin, a scare actor and designer behind Project Backfire Design & Creations. The conversation covers her personal journey in the haunt industry alongside a look at her creative work. As is tradition with the live format, the episode has an informal, community-driven atmosphere.

HauntScene· 76 views
HauntScene Studio Remodel 02232020
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HauntScene Studio Remodel 02232020

This short clip from HauntScene offers a glimpse into a studio remodel, likely showcasing updates to a workspace used for haunt-related content creation or design work. Given the channel's focus on professional haunted attractions and theme park events such as Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream, the remodel appears geared toward supporting that production environment. At just one minute, it serves more as a teaser or progress update than a detailed walkthrough.

HauntScene· 75 views
The Road To TransWorld: Season 2 Episode: 9
1:45:03
Other

The Road To TransWorld: Season 2 Episode: 9

This episode of The Road to TransWorld features hosts Kris and guest co-host Rich Bianco spotlighting Christmas-focused vendors from the seasonal entertainment industry. Featured guests represent S4 Lights, Winterland Inc., and Nash Creative, LLC, each offering insight into their products and services. The live-format show also includes interactive giveaways for viewers commenting in real time.

Transworld LIVE· 73 views
Horror 365 is live! Gas station build part two 
15:30
Home Haunts

Horror 365 is live! Gas station build part two 

This is the second installment in Horror 365's ongoing gas station haunt build series, continuing the construction and detailing of a Halloween-themed gas station set. The video likely covers further scene development, prop placement, and environmental dressing as the creator works toward a finished haunt environment. With no source description available, specific build details remain unknown, but the gas station theme suggests a gritty, roadside-horror aesthetic.

Horror 365· 71 views
How to - Granary build (haunted house)
17:28
DIY Props

How to - Granary build (haunted house)

This video walks through the construction of a granary-themed set piece or room for a haunted house environment. The creator shares the build process for achieving a rural, agricultural horror aesthetic suitable for a haunt setting. At roughly 17 minutes, it offers a focused look at how a themed space comes together from concept to finished set.

Horror 365· 61 views
The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind
12:12
Other

The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode features host Revenant exploring the concept that grounding a haunt in familiar, everyday normalcy makes the scary elements hit significantly harder. The discussion centers on leveraging the mundane as a deliberate design tool to amplify the uncanny and unsettling. It's a philosophy-driven, theory-focused segment aimed at helping haunters think more intentionally about contrast and pacing in their scenes.

Hauntcast· 46 views
Horror 365 is live! Gas station build 
1:31
Home Haunts

Horror 365 is live! Gas station build 

Horror 365 introduces their channel with a look at an in-progress or completed gas station-themed haunt build. The short video appears to serve as a launch announcement alongside a showcase of the creepy roadside set. With no source description available, specific construction details and materials cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 45 views
Contrast in Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind
11:52
Set Design

Contrast in Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode dives into the concept of contrast as a design principle within haunted attractions and home haunts. The host explores how juxtaposing realistic elements against clearly unreal ones can heighten tension, enhance immersion, and mess with guests' perception — a technique rooted in 'theater of the mind.' The discussion encourages haunters to think strategically about what they make believable versus fantastical in order to maximize scare impact.

Hauntcast· 40 views
The Circus, More than just Clowns - Theater of the Mind
13:25
Set Design

The Circus, More than just Clowns - Theater of the Mind

In this Theater of the Mind segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Uncle Rev explores the circus as a rich and multifaceted haunt theme that goes well beyond the expected clown gags. The episode walks listeners through conceptual ideas for building an immersive circus or carnival horror environment. It serves as creative inspiration for haunters looking to develop a cohesive, atmospheric big-top experience.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Body Horror - Theater of the Mind
12:27
Other

Body Horror - Theater of the Mind

In this 'Theater of the Mind' segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Revenant dives into the concept of body horror and its place in haunted attractions and Halloween experiences. The episode explores the psychological and aesthetic dimensions of body horror as a design and performance philosophy. It offers a thoughtful, conversational take on why distorted, grotesque physical imagery unsettles audiences on a deep level.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Moving the elevator!
0:07
Home Haunts

Moving the elevator!

This video from Horror 365 documents the process of relocating an elevator prop, likely as part of an ongoing home haunt or haunted attraction build. With no source description or duration available, the content appears to focus on the logistical and physical challenge of moving a large set piece. Elevator props are a staple of elaborate haunted environments and repositioning them can significantly impact a haunt's layout and flow.

Horror 365· 35 views
Gateway Manor building design #25Years #Upcoming #Building
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Set Design

Gateway Manor building design #25Years #Upcoming #Building

This video from Horror 365 focuses on the building design process for Gateway Manor, apparently tied to a milestone anniversary celebration. The content appears to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the construction or planning phase of an upcoming haunted attraction. Given the anniversary hashtag, this likely reflects a seasoned haunt operation with significant history.

Horror 365· 34 views
Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked
15:49
Set Design

Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked

Hauntcast's 'Something Wicked' segment features host Wick-Ed Gannon walking through how physical scale models can be used as a planning tool in the haunt design process. The technique helps haunters visualize layouts, traffic flow, and scene placement before committing to a full build. At roughly 16 minutes, it functions as a focused, practical design talk rather than a hands-on build tutorial.

Hauntcast· 27 views
Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked
12:24
Scare Acting

Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked

In this episode of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment, Wick-Ed Gannon breaks down the scare artist's toolkit — covering how monsters and performers can leverage props, sound, light, and motion to maximize fear. The focus is on practical, deployable tactics that elevate a haunter's effectiveness whether in a home haunt or professional attraction. It's part performance coaching, part design philosophy, delivered in Hauntcast's signature podcast style.

Hauntcast· 20 views
Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind
11:02
Scare Acting

Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast segment explores how haunters can borrow techniques from theatrical tradition to deliver compelling, fear-inducing experiences even when conventional haunting methods may be limited or restricted. Host Revenant examines the concept of 'theater of the mind' — using suggestion, atmosphere, and psychological tension rather than relying solely on physical props or jump scares. The approach offers a versatile toolkit applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind
11:36
Scare Acting

The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast host Revenant breaks down a three-pillar psychological framework — Distort, Distract, and Disorient — for keeping haunt audiences mentally off balance. The episode focuses on the conceptual side of haunting, exploring how confusion and misdirection can be weaponized as powerful scare tools. Rather than relying on physical props or jump scares alone, the approach emphasizes manipulating perception and expectation. It's a "theater of the mind" philosophy applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Add Interactive Elements to Haunt - Something Wicked
12:45
Set Design

Add Interactive Elements to Haunt - Something Wicked

Wick-Ed Gannon of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment walks through a range of strategies for making haunted attractions more interactive and engaging for guests. The episode covers multiple approaches haunters can use to elevate passive scares into participatory experiences. It applies equally to home haunts, yard haunts, and larger professional setups.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Disease & Plague Scenarios for Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind
9:42
Set Design

Disease & Plague Scenarios for Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode dives into disease and plague as thematic frameworks for haunted attractions, guiding haunters on how to build compelling, immersive scenarios around these dark concepts. Hosted by the character Revenant, the segment takes a 'Theater of the Mind' approach, encouraging creators to think beyond physical props and lean into psychological horror. The discussion is aimed at haunters of all scales, from backyard setups to full professional attractions. It offers creative inspiration for developing cohesive, story-driven plague and disease environments.

Hauntcast· 11 views
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