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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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Working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza | Part 1

Working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza | Part 1

This video follows a first-person narrative set inside a Freddy Fazbear's Pizza-themed haunt environment, drawing on the horror universe of Five Nights at Freddy's. The creator plays the role of a new employee, building unease through the premise that something sinister lurks beneath the surface of the seemingly friendly workplace. It appears to be the first installment in a multi-part series, suggesting an ongoing story-driven haunt experience.

Haunt Former· 14,902 views

Pirates Animatronic Props by Distortions Unlimited

Pirates Animatronic Props by Distortions Unlimited

This short clip showcases a pirate-themed animatronic scene from Distortions Unlimited, highlighting several of their character props in a staged setting. The display features animatronic pirates including Big Bang Billy, Walk the Plank Frank, and Shipwrecked Sam, rounded out with a treasure chest. It serves as a quick promotional look at the company's pirate prop lineup rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,738 views

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Halloween Display

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Halloween Display

This short showcase video highlights Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt, themed around the fictional Thurston Theater — a 1920s cinema supposedly destroyed by fire on Halloween 1952 and still haunted by characters from classic horror films. The creator reports a record-breaking turnout and calls it one of the best layouts to date. The video blends atmospheric narration with the haunt's walkthrough footage to deliver an immersive horror-cinema experience. Sponsors including Spirit Halloween and Morbid Enterprises are credited alongside several royalty-free music artists.

Haunt Former· 14,695 views

scenic painting 2

Set DesignBeginnerlow (basic house paint and spray paint)

scenic painting 2

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast scenic painting technique to transform plain wall panels into convincing faux house-exterior siding for a black-and-white themed haunt set. Using everyday tools like a yardstick and square alongside spray paint and house paint, the entire process wraps up in roughly 45 minutes. The result is a striking architectural illusion achieved with minimal materials and cost.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,509 views

Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier

DIY PropsBeginner

Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a 'bonedelier' — a chandelier crafted from bones and skulls — described as a straightforward project suitable for haunters and home decorators alike. The finished piece works especially well as a centerpiece for a serial killer-themed haunt room. The creator also references a companion fake rust tutorial to help with finishing and aging the prop. At 17 minutes, the build is kept accessible for makers of all experience levels.

Monster Tutorials· 14,452 views

Ep1 - Building a Spaceship in the Garage!

Ep1 - Building a Spaceship in the Garage!

This opening vlog episode follows a family embarking on an ambitious low-budget project to build a sci-fi spaceship interior set inside their garage. The series documents the creative process of independent filmmaking with limited resources and the real-life family dynamics that come along for the ride. While rooted in film production rather than Halloween specifically, the set-building techniques and DIY construction approach carry strong crossover value for haunt designers and prop builders.

Creative Geekery· 14,435 views

Ghost Town Grave Marker / Wooden Cross for Halloween

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

Ghost Town Grave Marker / Wooden Cross for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through how to turn a standard 2x4 into a convincingly aged, sun-bleached wooden cross grave marker suited for ghost town or wild west themed haunts. The build relies on a wire wheel, torch, and craft paint to achieve a weathered, distressed look without expensive materials. The result is a low-cost prop that reads well in cemetery or frontier-style display settings.

VanOaksProps· 14,383 views

Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite

DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite

StiltbeastStudios shares a quick workshop tip in this short-form video focused on building a DIY graveyard bust prop. The clip teases a specific spray-water technique and its timed waiting process as a key step in the sculpting workflow. It appears to be the second part of an ongoing series covering this cemetery-themed prop build.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,380 views

Boreas Cube C6 | High Output | Super Silent Snow Machine | Froggy's Fog

Product Reviews

Boreas Cube C6 | High Output | Super Silent Snow Machine | Froggy's Fog

Froggy's Fog showcases the Boreas Cube C6, a professional-grade, near-silent snow machine designed for larger venues including theaters, dance productions, and event spaces. The unit offers adjustable fluid flow and blower speed, enabling a range of flake sizes from a single compact machine. Coverage is rated up to approximately 430 sq ft when mounted at height or around 320 sq ft at ground level. DMX two-channel control, onboard timer functions, and included wireless control make it highly versatile for professional installations.

Froggy's Fog· 14,342 views

DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!

DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Star Wars Data Panel with VIDEO!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Star Wars-inspired data panel as a personal display piece, centered around a 10-inch digital photo frame that plays looping video content. The build layers laser-cut panels, EVA foam details, split loom and drain hose greeblies, and LEDs to achieve an authentic sci-fi control panel aesthetic. Airbrushing and oil paint weathering give the finished piece a battle-worn, screen-accurate look. SVG and 3D files for the panel design are available through the creator's Etsy shop.

VanOaksProps· 14,245 views

Giant Alligator Prop Being Painted!

Giant Alligator Prop Being Painted!

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases Ed crafting and painting a large latex alligator prop. Viewers get a look at how the reptile sculpt is brought to life with realistic paintwork and detailing. It functions as a showcase of the studio's prop-making process rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,104 views

Creating a aged metal finish using rubberized spray #vanoaksprops #halloween

DIY PropsBeginner

Creating a aged metal finish using rubberized spray #vanoaksprops #halloween

VanOaks Props demonstrates a quick technique for achieving a convincing aged metal finish using rubberized spray paint. The one-minute clip focuses on the finishing process, making it accessible for prop builders of any skill level. The method is applicable to Halloween props as well as cosplay and replica builds such as Star Wars pieces.

VanOaksProps· 13,999 views

We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!

DIY Animatronics

We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes as they develop raptor dinosaur animatronics for a Jurassic-themed scene, part of their new 2024 lineup. The video traces the process from design and sculpting through mechanics, painting, and finishing. Sculpting on the raptors was led by Tom Cassidy, showcasing the studio's professional animatronic craftsmanship built over decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,808 views

Set design class for haunted houses part 1

Set design class for haunted houses part 1

This is part one of a multi-part recording of a set design theory class presented by Allen Hopps at the Midwest Haunters Convention. The session explores unconventional spatial design principles — described as an 'anti-feng shui' approach — applied specifically to haunted house environments. Hopps breaks down how intentional disruption of comfortable spatial flow can amplify unease and fear in guests. More content continues in parts two and three.

StiltbeastStudios· 13,717 views

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown developing four distinct paint color schemes for the company's new 2022 T-Rex Head Wall Mount prop. The video goes behind the scenes of the professional prop design process, revealing how creative decisions are made collaboratively — including input from Marsha and the broader crew. The four finished colorways — Jungle Green, Desert Red, Mountain Grey, and Swamp with Bloody Teeth — reflect both aesthetic range and retail appeal. The piece holds personal significance for Tom Cassidy, who sculpted it with the T-Rex as his all-time favorite monster.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,487 views

www.monstertutorials.com - How to make a realistic fake forked tongue

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $5

www.monstertutorials.com - How to make a realistic fake forked tongue

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting a realistic-looking forked tongue prop using inexpensive, accessible materials. The build is designed to be simple enough for beginners while producing a convincing result suitable for integration into a variety of Halloween props or displays. The creator emphasizes low cost as a key advantage of the technique. Viewers are encouraged to think creatively about how the finished piece might be used across different haunt or prop applications.

Monster Tutorials· 13,373 views

Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal

DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal

VanOaksProps walks through a multi-step painting technique to make a flat sign look convincingly like aged, weathered metal. The process layers spray paints and acrylic colors — including gold tones and teal for a patina effect — along with baby powder and spray adhesive for added texture. The creator frames the skill as a storytelling tool, arguing that small prop details like this elevate the overall quality of a haunt. A giveaway for the finished sign from the video was also featured.

VanOaksProps· 13,343 views

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 3: Fake Brick Walls & Hard Coating

DIY PropsIntermediatelow–moderate (materials listed are widely available and budget-friendly)

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 3: Fake Brick Walls & Hard Coating

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ongoing Halloween crypt build focuses on crafting realistic fake brick panels from foam and attaching them to pre-built wall flats. The episode then walks through applying a brush-on hard coat — Flexbond tile mortar — to protect the finished surfaces for repeated seasonal use. Together these steps transform flat panels into durable, convincing crypt walls. The compact runtime keeps instruction tight and practical.

VanOaksProps· 13,315 views

Living Wall Material - Haunted House Environment Scare

Living Wall Material - Haunted House Environment Scare

FrightProps showcases a specialized elastic material designed to create a living wall effect for haunted house environments. The material stretches dramatically and returns to its original shape repeatedly, making it ideal for simulating bodies or creatures pressing through a wall. The effect evokes iconic horror imagery similar to scenes from Stranger Things and Nightmare on Elm Street, delivering a high-impact environmental scare.

FrightProps· 13,057 views

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 2: Building Wall Flats

Set DesignIntermediate

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 2: Building Wall Flats

In this second installment of VanOaksProps' family crypt build series, the focus shifts to constructing wall flats — the foundational structural panels used to create convincing haunt environments. The tutorial walks through the process of framing and assembling flat wall sections using a pneumatic stapler, wood glue, and a palm router with a flush trim bit. This is a practical, repeatable technique drawn from theatrical set construction and adapted for home haunt use.

VanOaksProps· 13,009 views

boiler room body.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediate

boiler room body.wmv

StiltbeastStudios walks through a full-scale application of their clear tape sculpture technique, building a complete body prop intended for a boiler room haunted house scene. The nearly 50-minute runtime allows viewers to see the process from start to finish, making the creative possibilities of the method much more tangible than a shorter overview could. The finished piece demonstrates how an inexpensive, accessible material can produce a convincing and atmospheric set-dressing figure.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,985 views

build a foam cave!

Set DesignAdvanced

build a foam cave!

Stiltbeast Studios documents the construction of a foam cave set piece built for SCREAMS Halloween park. The video walks through the fabrication process used to create a convincing underground cave environment within a professional haunted attraction. At roughly eight minutes, it offers a focused look at how large-scale foam work comes together in a real haunt setting.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,788 views

Tower of Terror Sign Replica - Bronze Patina Paint Technique

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Tower of Terror Sign Replica - Bronze Patina Paint Technique

VanOaksProps walks through a faux bronze patina painting technique inspired by the iconic Tower of Terror sign. Using a small selection of FolkArt acrylic paints, waxes, and an airbrush, the tutorial demonstrates how to achieve a convincingly aged, weather-worn metal look on any prop surface. The method is approachable for beginners and adaptable beyond the specific Disney replica to any project requiring a realistic bronze or verdigris finish. A sealing step with clear coat and wax ensures the finished effect is durable and display-ready.

VanOaksProps· 12,713 views

I’m Making my Final Tombstone

DIY PropsBeginner

I’m Making my Final Tombstone

VanOaksProps walks viewers through the art of designing compelling, realistic tombstone epitaphs for DIY Halloween cemetery displays. The tutorial covers choosing carve-friendly fonts, balancing text layout, and incorporating decorative symbols to give each stone a story-driven, authentic feel. Free font resources are shared to help haunters get started quickly. The result is a polished, atmospheric graveyard prop that stands out in any home haunt or yard display.

VanOaksProps· 12,704 views

Best Set Design Videos · Halloween Universe