Video Tag
Every video tagged “filmmaking” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
7 videos
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.
This marathon compilation from VanOaksProps walks through the construction of six iconic movie props, including the Goonies Copper Bones, the Indiana Jones Holy Grail, Ghostbusters Ecto Goggles, Jack Torrance's axe from The Shining, Doc Brown's binoculars from Back to the Future Part II, and HAL9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Each build showcases practical fabrication techniques including 3D printing, painting, weathering, and finishing aimed at achieving screen-accurate results. The format is a compiled deep-dive suited for makers at multiple skill levels looking to tackle cinematic replicas from scratch.
This short video from Froggy's Fog walks viewers through the key features and controls of the Boreas S4 Snow Machine. The demonstration covers a side-by-side comparison of high and low fan speeds along with multiple fluid output levels, giving buyers and operators a clear sense of what the machine can produce. It serves as both a buyer's reference and a quick operational guide for new owners.
This video announces a community filmmaking contest hosted by the Haunt Former channel, inviting viewers to submit original horror short films of five minutes or less. Entries were to be emailed directly to the creator with a deadline of May 1st, 2020. The contest appears to have been inspired by the quarantine period, encouraging horror fans to channel creativity during downtime.
Creator Jacob documents a marathon garage filming session with his family as they shoot a trailer for an original sci-fi film project called '2plus5.' The episode goes behind the scenes of building and filming inside a DIY spaceship set, capturing the chaos and creativity of a family-driven indie production. The vlog-style format gives viewers an honest look at the effort involved in low-budget sci-fi filmmaking.
This is a brief channel introduction for the 2plus5 vlog on the Creative Geekery channel. A husband-and-wife team introduces their project of making a low-budget sci-fi film in their garage alongside their five children. The tone is lighthearted and self-aware, hinting at plenty of chaotic fun to come.
HauntScene Live hosts Jeff Barker, a decorated screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor best known in horror circles as Curry Barker's father and the script consultant on the horror thriller Obsession. The conversation explores what a script consultant actually does, how Obsession developed from page to screen, and broader lessons in story structure and independent filmmaking. Jeff brings a distinctive background — spanning psychiatry, broadcast journalism, and competitive screenwriting — that shapes his perspective on crafting compelling horror narratives. Fans of filmmaker interviews and horror cinema will find this a rich, insider-focused discussion.
