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54 videos

2021 HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Video's "Sneak Peek"
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2021 HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Video's "Sneak Peek"

This short promo video offers a brief sneak peek at the upcoming 2021 Halloween DIY & How-To tutorial series from the channel HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms. It teases homemade special effects and animated props aimed at home haunters and crafters, without going into build details. Viewers are encouraged to explore existing tutorials on the channel while waiting for the new content to drop.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,819 views
Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated Halloween warning sign suitable for yard haunts, front porches, or haunted house displays. The project uses a fixed-speed AC motor to bring a ghostly spooky sign to life with continuous movement. The channel focuses on helping home haunters and crafters achieve professional-looking animated props using accessible DIY methods. At 30 minutes, the video covers both the build process and the materials needed from start to finish.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 61,203 views
Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized pair of animatronic flying bats — a prop suitable for yard haunts, haunted houses, or Halloween displays. The mechanism uses a low-RPM motor combined with a spring coil to create a convincing flapping or swooping bat motion. The video demonstrates two completed prop units (four bats total) to show the finished effect at display scale. Material sourcing notes are included, with updated spring alternatives provided since the original component is no longer available.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 77,052 views
Animated Rat HALLOWEEN Prop & Decoration | DIY Mechanical Animation How-To Video
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Rat HALLOWEEN Prop & Decoration | DIY Mechanical Animation How-To Video

This 26-minute step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized 'Rat In A Cake' Halloween prop using mechanical animation techniques. The build is presented as approachable for DIY crafters and home haunters aiming for a professional-looking result. A fixed-speed AC motor from FrightProps is referenced as the drive mechanism for the animatronic movement. The finished prop suits haunted house displays, yard haunts, or a creepy Halloween dinner party centerpiece.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 23,450 views
HALLOWEEN NIGHT 2019 | Thank You Subscribers | HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO
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Home Haunts

HALLOWEEN NIGHT 2019 | Thank You Subscribers | HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO

A brief subscriber appreciation video that doubles as a Halloween night showcase of the creator's 2019 home haunt at a new location. Viewers get a quick tour of the outdoor display featuring several DIY animated props built throughout the year's tutorial series. The haunt is described as family-friendly and kid-welcoming, with room to expand in future seasons. Links to the channel's full DIY build tutorials are provided for anyone looking to recreate similar effects.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,600 views
DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized skeleton raven animatronic suitable for a witch's den, haunted house, or front-yard cemetery scene. The build incorporates a FrightProps motor kit to bring the raven to life with realistic movement. At just over 25 minutes, the video covers both the required materials and the full construction process in an accessible, beginner-friendly format. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY prop and special-effects tutorials from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 45,960 views
DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized animatronic zombie arms prop suitable for home haunts, haunted houses, or front yard cemetery displays. The build uses a fixed-speed AC motor (sourced from FrightProps) to animate the arms, giving the finished prop a professional-quality look. The channel focuses on accessible DIY techniques designed to help hobbyist haunters achieve impressive results without a commercial budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,903 views
Animated Zombie Arms Tutorial Promo Trailer
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DIY Animatronics

Animated Zombie Arms Tutorial Promo Trailer

This short promo trailer teases an upcoming full tutorial on building DIY animated zombie arms. The channel encourages viewers to explore their existing library of Halloween prop and special effects how-to videos while they wait. No build details or techniques are revealed in this clip, as it serves purely as a preview announcement.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,457 views
DIY Animated Snakes HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Snakes HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized animatronic snake prop that realistically slithers for Halloween displays. The project is designed to fit a variety of settings including a witch's den, haunted house, or graveyard yard haunt. The channel presents the build in an accessible, easy-to-follow format aimed at helping hobbyists achieve professional-looking results at home.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 20,944 views
Thank You! - 1,000 Subscribers to HALLOWEEN HOW-TO
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Other

Thank You! - 1,000 Subscribers to HALLOWEEN HOW-TO

A brief celebratory video marking the channel's 1,000-subscriber milestone. The creator takes a moment to thank the DIY Halloween community that has rallied around the channel. It serves as a snapshot of the channel's identity: a resource for haunters who love building their own animated props, special effects, and decorations.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 1,046 views
DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated tombstone prop that uses a programmable motor to move a sculpted face in multiple directions, creating the illusion of a living, aware gravestone. The build is designed for yard haunts and graveyard displays and aims for a professional-looking result from homemade construction. The video notes an important hardware update: the FrightProps motor kit now ships with a different controller, so builders will need to separately purchase the PicoVolt controller to replicate the original build.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 55,475 views
DIY Animated MAGIC SPELL BOOK Halloween How-To Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Animated MAGIC SPELL BOOK Halloween How-To Prop

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building an animated, motorized magic spell book prop ideal for a Hocus Pocus or Harry Potter-themed Halloween display. The prop combines motor-driven movement with special optical lighting effects to create a convincingly enchanted look. It suits both home decorators and dedicated yard haunters seeking a professional-quality result. The channel references a FrightProps fixed-speed deer motor as the animation mechanism.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 17,182 views
Quick Look at Our Animated Levitating Teapot HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY Props

Quick Look at Our Animated Levitating Teapot HALLOWEEN Prop

This short showcase video reveals a finished animated levitating teapot prop in motion, giving viewers a tantalizing preview before directing them to a dedicated full how-to build video. The prop appears designed for home haunts, haunted houses, or outdoor graveyard displays and fits a ghostly or enchanted aesthetic. It is part of a broader series of DIY Halloween prop tutorials from the same channel, covering a range of animated and decorative effects.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,363 views
Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated levitating teapot prop using crafting techniques, a motor mechanism, and thrift store sourced items. The build combines a clever illusion with movement to create the appearance of a ghostly, self-pouring or floating teapot. The finished prop works equally well as a yard haunt centerpiece or as eerie Halloween dinner party decor. The channel's signature approach emphasizes accessible, budget-conscious methods that yield professional-looking results.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,793 views
Quick Look at Our Animate DIY Breathing & Moving Grave HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY Props

Quick Look at Our Animate DIY Breathing & Moving Grave HALLOWEEN Prop

This short preview clip showcases a motorized animated grave prop that simulates breathing and movement, designed for outdoor graveyard Halloween displays. The effect creates an eerie atmosphere with rustling grass and shifting ground around a grave marker. It is part of a broader series of DIY Halloween prop tutorials from the channel. Viewers are directed to the full how-to video for complete build instructions.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,999 views
Quick Look at Our DIY Optical Illusion FX HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY Props

Quick Look at Our DIY Optical Illusion FX HALLOWEEN Prop

This short teaser video offers a quick preview of a DIY optical illusion Halloween prop from a channel specializing in homemade haunt effects. The clip is designed to build anticipation for a full step-by-step how-to tutorial available separately. The prop appears suited for a range of Halloween settings including home haunts, graveyard displays, and indoor decor. The channel produces a variety of beginner-friendly DIY Halloween prop projects targeting crafters and haunters alike.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,475 views
Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Poison Apple HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Poison Apple HALLOWEEN Prop

This short teaser clip previews a homemade animated Poison Apple Halloween prop that combines fiber optics and a FrightProps reindeer motor to create a magical, moving effect. It serves as a preview for a full step-by-step build tutorial available separately on the channel. The prop is designed to fit a variety of Halloween settings, from home décor to outdoor yard haunts and spook houses.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,830 views
Quick Look at Our Ghostly DIY Lighting FX HALLOWEEN Prop
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Lighting Tutorials

Quick Look at Our Ghostly DIY Lighting FX HALLOWEEN Prop

This one-minute teaser showcases how creative lighting effects can transform an ordinary static statue into a ghostly, eerie animated-looking prop. The clip serves as a preview for a full step-by-step how-to video covering the complete build process. It highlights the power of lighting alone as a low-effort, high-impact Halloween effect suitable for home haunts, yard displays, and spook houses.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,826 views
Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Floating Candles HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Floating Candles HALLOWEEN Prop

This one-minute showcase clip reveals a DIY animated floating candles prop built using a deer motor and crafting sleight-of-hand techniques to sell the levitation illusion. The video serves as a teaser pointing viewers toward a full step-by-step tutorial for building the prop. It is designed for home haunters and DIY crafters looking to add an eerie, magical centerpiece to their Halloween displays indoors or outdoors.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,621 views
DIY HALLOWEEN Scary Teeth Party Table Decorations
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY HALLOWEEN Scary Teeth Party Table Decorations

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building DIY scary teeth decorations designed for Halloween party tables. The finished pieces are versatile enough to serve as napkin holders, place card holders, or food markers, making them a practical and creepy addition to any Halloween dinner spread. The channel targets home crafters and haunters looking to achieve a professional-looking result with accessible, hands-on methods.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,713 views
DIY Animated Scary Teeth HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Prop
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Scary Teeth HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Prop

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animatronic Halloween prop featuring moving faceless teeth. A small AC motor drives the animation, and the creator references a specific FrightProps motor as the power source. The finished prop is versatile enough to serve as a table centerpiece, haunted house display piece, or witches'-den accent. The channel aims to help DIY crafters and home haunters achieve professional-looking results on a homemade budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 10,604 views
Welcome To HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Channel Intro Trailer
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Other

Welcome To HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Channel Intro Trailer

This short trailer introduces the Halloween DIY & How-To channel, giving prospective viewers a quick overview of what the channel offers — step-by-step guides for building Halloween props, animatronics, and special effects. It targets home crafters and haunters looking to create professional-looking decorations for yard haunts, spook houses, and Halloween parties. The trailer previews a range of featured projects, from floating candle props to animated graves and ghostly statues. It serves as a welcoming entry point for anyone exploring the channel for the first time.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 20,627 views
DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust

This tutorial walks viewers through building a Two-Faced Bust Halloween prop that uses a special effects optical illusion to create an eerie, unsettling visual experience. The step-by-step format is designed to be accessible for DIY crafters and home haunters of all skill levels. The finished prop is suited for haunted house displays, graveyard yard haunts, or spooky outdoor decorations. The channel specializes in producing professional-looking Halloween effects using approachable, easy-to-follow instructions.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 15,261 views
DIY Halloween SFX Prop & How-To | GHOSTLY STATUE
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Halloween SFX Prop & How-To | GHOSTLY STATUE

This tutorial walks through building a ghostly animated statue prop using a deer motor and carefully designed lighting to create a convincing supernatural optical illusion. The result is a prop that appears to come to life, making it suitable for indoor spook houses, home haunts, or outdoor yard displays. The video focuses on the concepts and mechanics behind the illusion rather than a strict parts list, making it accessible to creative DIY haunters.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 29,697 views