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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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250 videos

I Drove the SCREEN-USED Ghostbusters RTV!
17:08
Prop Reviews

I Drove the SCREEN-USED Ghostbusters RTV!

The host of Creative Geekery gets rare hands-on access to the actual screen-used Remote Trap Vehicle from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, sitting down with SPFX builder Ben Eadie and on-set RTV driver Mike Evans for an in-depth conversation. The trio unpacks the practical effects engineering behind the prop, including the distinction between hero and stunt versions, the RC mechanics, and memorable on-set moments like an accidental crash. The episode culminates with the host taking the real RTV for a test drive, making for a genuine fan-and-maker celebration of film prop craftsmanship.

Creative Geekery· 627 views
I Faked Movie-Quality Beskar for Under $30!
22:59
DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $30

I Faked Movie-Quality Beskar for Under $30!

This tutorial walks through building screen-accurate Mandalorian Beskar ingots and a Grogu chest plate on a tight budget using air-dry clay and a 3D-printed mold. The creator documents the trial-and-error process of developing a custom forging template, correcting common clay-layering mistakes along the way. Key finishing techniques — including a black gloss base coat and graphite powder buffing — transform cheap hobby materials into convincing heavy-metal props. The result is a polished, practical-effects-quality build for under $30.

Creative Geekery· 6,553 views
DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

This short-form video explores whether air drying clay can be used to recreate Beskar — the iconic metal armor material from The Mandalorian — as a DIY prop or costume piece. The creator experiments with the accessible, low-cost medium to achieve a Star Wars-inspired result. At just one minute, it offers a quick look at the concept and outcome rather than a deep step-by-step tutorial.

Creative Geekery· 6,464 views
Can I build the Blaster from Predator Badlands? #predator #propmaking #3dprinting
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DIY Props

Can I build the Blaster from Predator Badlands? #predator #propmaking #3dprinting

This short-form teaser follows a creator's attempt to build the blaster weapon from Predator Badlands as a DIY prop replica. The clip serves as a preview, directing viewers to a full-length video for the complete step-by-step build process. The project appears to involve 3D printing as a core construction method.

Creative Geekery· 2,164 views
Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars
13:02
Other

Lord of the Rings: How "Knowing Nothing" Won Oscars

In this interview recorded at MegaCon Orlando, the Creative Geekery channel sits down with Weta Workshop luminaries Sir Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger, and Daniel Falconer to explore the philosophy behind one of Hollywood's most celebrated practical effects studios. The trio reflects on how Weta grew from humble bedroom builds to Oscar-winning productions, crediting a willingness to dive in without a roadmap as a core driver of their success. Key topics include how Weta evaluates creative talent, the importance of weathering and contextual storytelling in prop work, and why embracing failure is essential to any maker's growth. The conversation serves as an inspirational masterclass for anyone hesitant to start a creative project.

Creative Geekery· 28,399 views
Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel Build #projecthailmary #propbuild #scifibuild
0:24
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
I Built the Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel
23:07
DIY PropsIntermediate$50–$150 (based on listed components)

I Built the Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel

Creative Geekery recreates the cockpit control panel from the sci-fi novel and film adaptation Project Hail Mary, working from minimal reference material. The build combines 3D printed parts, laser-cut plywood, physical controls like dials and buttons, and integrated LCD screens with custom UI graphics. Trial and error played a central role, making this an honest look at the iterative prop-making process. The finished piece is a convincing, functional-looking spaceship console built on a maker budget.

Creative Geekery· 8,920 views
Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?
17:47
DIY PropsIntermediate

Can I build the Predator: Badlands Blaster?

Creator attempts to faithfully replicate the Weyland-Yutani blaster from Predator: Badlands, working from on-screen reference stills and modifying their design along the way to chase accuracy. The build centers on resin 3D printing, including a standout transparent blue sight element produced with UV resin. The video follows a challenge format — fabrication, finishing, wiring, and a final comparison against the movie prop — rather than presenting a definitive studio-quality replica. It's an honest, story-driven build log that celebrates the creative process as much as the result.

Creative Geekery· 7,245 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
I Turned a Broken Phone Into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy #fallout #pipboy #propbuild
0:30
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Turned a Broken Phone Into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy #fallout #pipboy #propbuild

This short build video shows how a broken mobile phone can be salvaged and transformed into a wearable Fallout Pip-Boy prop. The creator repurposes the defunct device as the screen component, giving it new life as a functional-looking costume accessory. The result is a screen-accurate wrist-mounted prop faithful to the iconic Fallout series gadget.

Creative Geekery· 542,449 views
I Turned a Broken Phone into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy
20:18
DIY PropsAdvanced$30–$80 (excluding 3D printer and phone)

I Turned a Broken Phone into a Working Fallout Pip-Boy

Creator Matt Daniels builds a fully functional Fallout Pip-Boy prop by hiding a broken smartphone inside a 3D-printed shell to drive the screen and dial lighting. A homemade vacuum forming rig is used to shape a curved plastic lens that recreates the classic CRT aesthetic. The build also covers weathering, painting, and the kind of practical movie-magic tricks used by real prop departments to sell the illusion. The result is a screen-accurate, wearable cosplay prop at a fraction of commercial replica prices.

Creative Geekery· 317,335 views
We Tried to Build a Full Stranger Things Experience (It Nearly Failed)
26:30
Home Haunts

We Tried to Build a Full Stranger Things Experience (It Nearly Failed)

Creative Geekery documents the chaotic behind-the-scenes effort to build a full Stranger Things–inspired immersive walkthrough experience, from Upside Down atmosphere to Demogorgon details. The video is an honest account of design decisions, technical breakdowns, and last-minute problem-solving rather than a step-by-step tutorial. A complete walkthrough of the finished experience is included, along with a cast run-through and final reflections. The near-failure arc makes the final reveal hit harder and offers valuable real-world lessons for ambitious home builders.

Creative Geekery· 60,185 views
HasLab Ectomobile vs the REAL Ecto-1
9:43
Prop Reviews

HasLab Ectomobile vs the REAL Ecto-1

The creator unboxes and assembles the HasLab Ghostbusters Ectomobile, then puts it directly beside the real Ecto-1NJ used as a film reference to test how accurately Hasbro captured the iconic vehicle. The review covers packaging details, roof rack assembly, decal application tips, and a demonstration of the built-in lights and sounds. A side-by-side comparison examines proportions, paint, and fine details that only become apparent when the replica is placed next to the genuine article. A follow-up Ecto-1A conversion and weathering build is teased for a future video.

Creative Geekery· 7,750 views
Projection Mapping made EASY! With Illumibot!
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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
I Fixed Everything Wrong With Home Depot’s R2-D2 Animatronic
16:58
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

I Fixed Everything Wrong With Home Depot’s R2-D2 Animatronic

This video documents a comprehensive upgrade of Home Depot's large R2-D2 animatronic, transforming it from a fun but screen-inaccurate prop into a movie-faithful display piece. The creator rebuilds the logic displays, replaces stock lighting with proper LEDs, reshapes acrylic diffusers, repaints chrome edges, and applies a full Star Wars-style weathering pass. The result is a store-bought animatronic that closely resembles the iconic droid as seen on film.

Creative Geekery· 115,732 views
Motion-Triggered Christmas Projections (Holiday Magic!)
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Projection EffectsBeginner

Motion-Triggered Christmas Projections (Holiday Magic!)

This tutorial walks through building motion-triggered holiday projection effects using a projector, a media player, and a motion sensor. When a passerby triggers the sensor, pre-loaded visual effects — including a roaming reindeer, a growing doorway garland, and a gift-box reveal — play back automatically. The setup is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and is presented as approachable for beginners. Downloadable effect files are available through the creator's website.

Creative Geekery· 11,057 views
We Built the Stranger Things Living Room — Inside Our Garage!
11:27
Set DesignIntermediate

We Built the Stranger Things Living Room — Inside Our Garage!

Creative Geekery recreates the iconic Byers living room from Stranger Things inside a home garage, building the full environment from the ground up. The build features period-accurate wallpaper, a functioning alphabet light wall, creeping ceiling vines, and a vintage television running a custom in-universe pre-show loop. DMX lighting control is used to manage the atmospheric flicker effects throughout the space. This room is part of a larger multi-room Stranger Things walkthrough experience the creators built for guests.

Creative Geekery· 4,086 views
We Built a Back to the Future Halloween Experience (With a Real DeLorean!)
16:58
Home HauntsAdvanced

We Built a Back to the Future Halloween Experience (With a Real DeLorean!)

Creative Geekery transformed their garage into a fully immersive Back to the Future Halloween experience, complete with a working flux capacitor light build, a DIY motorized moving floor, synced LED lighting, fog, projection effects, and a real DeLorean parked outside. The video walks through the creative and technical process behind pulling off this cinematic, crowd-facing haunt. Hundreds of guests attended opening night, and the creator rounds out the video with honest reflection on what worked and what they'd improve next year.

Creative Geekery· 5,867 views
DIY Jump Scare: Creepy Halloween Projection That Will Terrify! #shorts
0:32
Projection EffectsIntermediate

DIY Jump Scare: Creepy Halloween Projection That Will Terrify! #shorts

This short-form tutorial shows how to upgrade a standard Halloween projection into a reactive jump-scare experience. By pairing a mini projector and media player with a motion sensor, the effect triggers automatically when a guest walks into range. The result is an interactive, hands-free scare that elevates a typical yard or home haunt display.

Creative Geekery· 6,550 views
Turn Pumpkins into Animated Characters for Halloween (DIY Tutorial) #shorts
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Projection EffectsBeginner

Turn Pumpkins into Animated Characters for Halloween (DIY Tutorial) #shorts

This short tutorial demonstrates how to transform ordinary pumpkins into animated Halloween characters using a mini projector paired with AtmosFX digital decoration content. The creator emphasizes that the technique is more affordable and accessible than most people expect. The result is a polished, theme-park-quality display achievable in a home setting.

Creative Geekery· 2,833 views
Hands-On With HasLab: Ghostbusters Proton Pack (1984) & Ecto-1 Shipping Soon!
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Prop Reviews

Hands-On With HasLab: Ghostbusters Proton Pack (1984) & Ecto-1 Shipping Soon!

Filmed at New York Comic Con, this video offers an up-close look at two highly anticipated HasLab Ghostbusters Plasma Series releases: the retooled 1984 Proton Pack and the Anniversary Edition Ectomobile. The creator sits down with Hasbro's design team to unpack updated electronics, a new USB-C always-on power mode for the Proton Pack, and screen-accurate lighting and interchangeable roof racks on the Ecto-1. The coverage blends behind-the-scenes insight from the Hasbro and Ghost Corp collaboration with practical detail useful to backers awaiting shipment.

Creative Geekery· 14,616 views
What Happens When You Drive the Ecto-1 Ghostbusters Car Through Times Square - For This Moment!
4:20
Other

What Happens When You Drive the Ecto-1 Ghostbusters Car Through Times Square - For This Moment!

The Creative Geekery crew takes a Ghostbusters Ecto-1 replica vehicle from Gotham Cinema Rides on a memorable cruise through Times Square in New York City. The outing coincides with the debut of a Ghostbusters-themed advertisement on a Times Square screen, generating spontaneous crowd reactions, tourist photo-stops, and general urban mayhem. The short video captures the infectious energy of a fandom bucket-list moment played out on one of the world's most iconic streets.

Creative Geekery· 2,211 views
New York Comicon Ticket Give Away!
52:46
Other

New York Comicon Ticket Give Away!

This video is a live giveaway announcement from the Creative Geekery channel, revealing the winners of a New York Comic Con ticket giveaway. The broadcast originates from Gotham Cinema Rides and carries a Ghostbusters theme. It is not a Halloween tutorial, build, or haunt walkthrough.

Creative Geekery· 180 views
DIY Talking Pumpkins – Halloween Projection Made Easy
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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