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Videos built around the science fiction theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

55 videos

Mystique (X-Men) Makeup Tutorial AND ANNOUNCEMENT
5:16
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Mystique (X-Men) Makeup Tutorial AND ANNOUNCEMENT

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a full Mystique transformation from the X-Men franchise using a combination of airbrushing and traditional brush application. The look relies on layered blue, black, and white water-based paints to recreate the iconic scaly mutant appearance. At just five minutes, the video moves quickly through the steps, making it best appreciated by viewers who already have some makeup foundation.

Madeyewlook· 1,271,672 views
Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel Build #projecthailmary #propbuild #scifibuild
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel Build #projecthailmary #propbuild #scifibuild

A maker takes on the challenge of recreating the iconic cockpit control panel from the Project Hail Mary spacecraft. The build draws inspiration from the film's set design and likely incorporates 3D-printed components to achieve an accurate replica. The video documents the construction process from concept through finished panel.

Creative Geekery· 319,345 views
"GLAM" MAD SCIENTIST HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL
3:51
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

"GLAM" MAD SCIENTIST HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through a glamorous mad scientist Halloween look that blends bold, vibrant color with polished beauty techniques. The creator layers professional-grade face paints, pigmented eyeshadows, and high-end cosmetics to achieve a striking purple and green eye look with dramatic false lashes and a white wig. Despite the elaborate result, the tutorial is accessible to intermediate makeup enthusiasts comfortable working with multiple product types. The look leans into a 'sexy scientist' aesthetic, balancing theatrical flair with wearable glam.

Madeyewlook· 181,623 views
Behind the Scenes Ghostbusters Frozen Empire side by side comparison #ecto1 #ghostbusters #filming
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Other

Behind the Scenes Ghostbusters Frozen Empire side by side comparison #ecto1 #ghostbusters #filming

This short-form video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, presenting a side-by-side comparison of on-set footage against finished film shots. The clip appears to highlight how the iconic vehicle was brought to life for the production. It appeals to fans of the franchise and enthusiasts of film prop and vehicle replicas.

Creative Geekery· 130,819 views
Distortions Tours Massive Movie Prop & Memorabilia Collection at ICONS OF DARKNESS
39:45
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Tours Massive Movie Prop & Memorabilia Collection at ICONS OF DARKNESS

Distortions Unlimited's Ed and Marsha receive a personal guided tour of Icons of Darkness, reputedly the world's largest private sci-fi, horror, and fantasy prop collection. Hosted by actor, writer, and director Rich Correll, the walkthrough showcases screen-used costumes, original props, and memorabilia spanning dozens of landmark genre films. Correll shares behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating context about the artifacts throughout the tour. The exhibit, which displays a substantial portion of his private collection, is presented as a must-visit destination for genre fans.

DistortionsUnlimited· 122,247 views
The Ood Makeup Tutorial (Doctor Who)
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The Ood Makeup Tutorial (Doctor Who)

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through recreating the iconic alien Ood from Doctor Who entirely in face paint — no prosthetics required. The creator uses a combination of Mehron Paradise Paints, MAC Chromacake, and eyeshadows to build up the creature's distinctive skintone and facial features. A Mehron Barrier Spray is applied to seal and protect the finished look. The creator notes this was among the first — if not the only — face-paint take on the Ood at the time of posting.

Madeyewlook· 62,201 views
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire final shot v’s behind the scenes #ghostbusters #filming #ecto1
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Other

Ghostbusters Frozen Empire final shot v’s behind the scenes #ghostbusters #filming #ecto1

This short-form video compares a final on-screen shot from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with its corresponding behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing the filmmaking craft behind the scene. It appears to highlight the contrast between raw production elements and the polished finished product. Given the zero-duration listing and absence of a source description, content details are inferred solely from the title.

Creative Geekery· 53,566 views
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Behind The Scenes Comparison #ghostbusters #behindthescenes #ecto1
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Other

Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Behind The Scenes Comparison #ghostbusters #behindthescenes #ecto1

This short-form video from Creative Geekery offers a behind-the-scenes comparison look at Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, likely contrasting on-set footage with finished film scenes. The focus appears to be on the production design and iconic elements such as the Ecto-1. With no source description provided and a listed duration of zero minutes, details remain limited.

Creative Geekery· 47,978 views
DEFEATING The PREDATOR | FIRETEAM Tips & Tricks | PREDATOR: Hunting Grounds
6:35
Other

DEFEATING The PREDATOR | FIRETEAM Tips & Tricks | PREDATOR: Hunting Grounds

This video offers tips and tricks for players looking to defeat the Predator as part of the Fireteam in the asymmetric multiplayer game Predator: Hunting Grounds. The content focuses on gameplay strategy rather than any Halloween crafting, haunting, or horror production subject matter. While the channel covers horror-adjacent topics, this particular video is a video game guide with no meaningful connection to Halloween props, haunts, or seasonal content.

Slash 'N Cast· 29,714 views
Over an HOUR of DIY Star Wars Projects
1:43:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Over an HOUR of DIY Star Wars Projects

VanOaksProps compiles their top ten Star Wars DIY prop builds spanning four years into a single 103-minute showcase. Projects range from beginner-friendly repaints of toy blasters and droid weathering to more ambitious scratch-builds like a Gonk projector droid, a Tusken Raider helmet, and a one-of-a-kind Star Wars lamp. Each segment links back to a dedicated source video where full materials and paint details can be found. The collection covers a wide variety of prop-making skills, making it a useful reference for Star Wars fans at multiple experience levels.

VanOaksProps· 23,914 views
3D Printed Jurassic Park Cryo Can (Fast Build) #3dprinting #jurassicpark #propmaking
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DIY Props

3D Printed Jurassic Park Cryo Can (Fast Build) #3dprinting #jurassicpark #propmaking

This short-form video showcases the rapid transformation of raw 3D printed plastic into a screen-accurate Jurassic Park cryo can prop. The build is presented as a fast time-lapse, giving viewers a quick look at the finishing process without deep tutorial detail. The channel focuses on full movie-inspired prop builds for fans of the franchise.

Creative Geekery· 21,957 views
Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 1
7:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy's Edge | Part 1

VanOaksProps kicks off a multi-part series building a replica BD-X droid inspired by the real Disney-engineered characters seen in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The build relies on community-designed 3D model files and 3D printing services to recreate the droid's distinctive design. Part 1 establishes the project scope, introduces the source files, and begins the assembly and finishing process using hardware, adhesives, and spray paints.

VanOaksProps· 20,613 views
I Recreated the 2-1B Droid from The Empire Strikes Back
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DIY PropsIntermediate

I Recreated the 2-1B Droid from The Empire Strikes Back

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed scratch-build recreation of the 2-1B medical droid head from The Empire Strikes Back, combining a scaled 3D-printed model with a real vintage microphone shell as its foundation. The build integrates custom greeblies, metal strip details, and coaxial connector hardware to achieve a convincing screen-inspired look. Finishing techniques include acetone vapor smoothing, layered metallic spray paints, acrylic weathering washes, and a simple LED circuit for glowing eyes. The result is a showpiece prop that balances accuracy with creative problem-solving.

VanOaksProps· 20,033 views
6 Epic Star Wars Helmet Builds in One Marathon (DIY Props Compilation)
59:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

6 Epic Star Wars Helmet Builds in One Marathon (DIY Props Compilation)

VanOaks Props compiles six of his favorite Star Wars helmet and droid prop builds into a single hour-long marathon video. Projects span a wide range of characters — from bounty hunters and protocol droids to desert warriors — each constructed using 3D printing, paint, and hands-on prop-making techniques inspired by the original films. The video highlights weathering, lighting effects, and creative problem-solving throughout each build. Links to the individual source videos and associated files are provided in the description.

VanOaksProps· 18,040 views
Paint & Weather Your Droids - Star Wars IG88/ Mandalorian IG11
11:20
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Paint & Weather Your Droids - Star Wars IG88/ Mandalorian IG11

VanOaksProps walks through the full painting and weathering process for two 3D-printed IG-88 droid heads inspired by Star Wars and The Mandalorian. The workflow starts with a gloss black base coat followed by a chrome lacquer layer to achieve that signature metallic droid look. Acrylic paints in rust, orange, and brown tones are then layered on to simulate wear, grime, and battle damage, making the props look authentically aged. The build uses a 3D model sourced from Thingiverse and relies on tools and materials that are largely accessible to hobbyist prop makers.

VanOaksProps· 17,996 views
EVA Foam Cadia Cosplay Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #diycosplay #propmaking
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

EVA Foam Cadia Cosplay Helmet Work In Progress #cosplay #diycosplay #propmaking

This is Part 3 of an ongoing series walking viewers through building a complete Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard cosplay armor set from EVA foam. The episode focuses specifically on helmet construction, using downloadable foam templates available from the creator's website. The project is tied to a group cosplay effort planned for Dragon Con, with an open invitation for viewers to build their own armor and join the group.

SKS Props· 17,595 views
Started Adding Damage & Chipping to my Cadian Armor #diycosplay #warhammer40kcosplay #cosplay
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Started Adding Damage & Chipping to my Cadian Armor #diycosplay #warhammer40kcosplay #cosplay

This installment in an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian armor build series focuses on adding weathering and battle damage to EVA foam armor pieces. The creator uses a combination of Dirty Down sprays and Liquitex heavy body acrylics to achieve a grimy, battle-worn finish. Strap work for the shoulder and forearm sections is also completed, and soft goods receive their first pass of grime. The full series is aimed at a group build culminating in a Dragon Con group appearance.

SKS Props· 15,632 views
I Made a Functional Gonk Droid Projector
18:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Made a Functional Gonk Droid Projector

VanOaksProps presents a full-length, single-video build of a functional full-size Gonk Droid prop that doubles as a working projector. The build combines everyday materials like storage bins and plumbing parts with 3D printed components, then brings the droid to life through careful painting and weathering techniques. Originally released as a two-part series in 2022, this marathon edition walks through every stage — design, fabrication, electronics integration, and finishing — in one continuous watch.

VanOaksProps· 15,321 views
How to Make a Galactus Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Template Fantastic Four Cosplay
11:33
Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make a Galactus Cosplay Helmet - Free Foam Template Fantastic Four Cosplay

SKS Props walks viewers through building a Galactus helmet inspired by the Fantastic Four movie using lightweight EVA foam and a free downloadable template from the creator's website. The build covers cutting and shaping foam pieces, assembling the helmet structure, and finishing with Plasti Dip sealing and hand-painted Liquitex heavy body acrylics. The tutorial is framed as approachable for beginners while still delivering a screen-inspired result. Clear ornament bulbs are incorporated as decorative accent elements on the helmet.

SKS Props· 11,879 views
How to Build a Jedi Comlink (Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi)
13:54
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 depending on parts sourced

How to Build a Jedi Comlink (Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi)

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed, screen-accurate build of the Jedi Comlink seen in the hands of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi across two Star Wars prequel films. The foundation is a vintage Gillette Sensor Excel razor — the same found object used by the original prop department — enhanced with custom 3D-printed parts, laser-cut acrylic, and hard-to-find specialty hardware like Coughtrie screws and aerospace pins. The tutorial concludes with a full weathering sequence using primer, spray paint, and oil washes to achieve a convincingly worn, screen-matched finish. It's a masterclass in blending digital fabrication with traditional kit-bashing for obsessive prop accuracy.

VanOaksProps· 11,310 views
I get 7 Cosplay photos to convince You to follow Me #cosplay #cosplaycostume #cosplayer
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Costume Tutorials

I get 7 Cosplay photos to convince You to follow Me #cosplay #cosplaycostume #cosplayer

SKS Props participates in a popular social media trend of sharing seven standout photos to earn new followers, showcasing a diverse portfolio of video game and fantasy cosplay builds. The featured costumes span franchises including Warcraft, Warhammer, Dragon Age, Gears of War, Dead Space, and Elden Ring. The short serves primarily as a portfolio showcase rather than a step-by-step tutorial, highlighting the creator's range across complex armor, props, and full character costumes.

SKS Props· 10,492 views
Turning my Smart Thermostat into HAL 9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey
8:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

Turning my Smart Thermostat into HAL 9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey

VanOaksProps transforms an everyday smart thermostat into a screen-accurate HAL 9000 replica from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The build centers on a laser-cut grill panel — a free downloadable file the creator shares — combined with brushed aluminum vinyl and metallic spray paint to achieve the iconic look. The result is a functional thermostat that doubles as a striking sci-fi display piece. An Adafruit project is credited as the original inspiration for the replica design.

VanOaksProps· 10,281 views
PREDATOR : Hunting Grounds TRIAL WEEKEND! | Giveaway! | Interactive Streamer
6:09:42
Other

PREDATOR : Hunting Grounds TRIAL WEEKEND! | Giveaway! | Interactive Streamer

This is a live gaming stream featuring a trial weekend session of Predator: Hunting Grounds, a video game based on the Predator franchise. The streamer hosted an interactive broadcast alongside a giveaway of digital game copies for viewers. While the Predator IP has strong horror and Halloween associations, this content is primarily a gaming livestream rather than Halloween prop, haunt, or costume content.

Slash 'N Cast· 10,112 views
R2D2 Be Like... #shorts
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Other

R2D2 Be Like... #shorts

A short-form comedic clip riffing on R2D2 sounds and behavior in a humorous, meme-style format. The video appears to be a lighthearted Star Wars parody rather than a Halloween-focused production. Its connection to the Halloween Universe niche is minimal at best, with a Halloween hashtag being the only tenuous link.

SpookYouLaterz· 9,110 views