Lost in Schlock

Replica Prop Forum Hacked!

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:55:27 PST

Just got word that the Replica Prop Forum was hacked. Here are the details sent to me by one of the moderators:

DO NOT USE WWW.THERPF.COM or THERPF.COM

ONLY USE WWW.THEREPLICAPROPFORUM.COM

There is a FAKE SITE at www.therpf.com

They have your password (with a little work), regardless of whether you have logged into the fake site or not. So you need to change your password... AND PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SEE www.thereplicapropforum.com in your address bar when you change your password.

We do not know the extent of what they have and don't have, so just assume that they have EVERYTHING (password, email address, saved pm's, etc).

Please just stop using / testing therpf.com at all.

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The hacker has now duplicated our Facebook page for the RPF.

This is the FAKE page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Replica-Prop-Forum/321458777885579?sk=info

Please go to this page and report it to Facebook by scrolling to the bottom and choosing Report Page from the Left hand side. From the Report Screen choose "Duplicate or miscategorized Page", then choose "Duplicate of another Page" from the drop down. Finally, type in "Replica Prop Forum" and our icon should come up.

I also suggest reporting it also as spam too.

Show your support at the REAL Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/therpf?ref=ts&sk=wall

Please share this with your friends so others aren't fooled into going to this fake page.

Build a Cardboard iPhone or iPad

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:06:31 PST

Here is a brilliant way to make a mock iPad or iPhone prop using a magazine or print out of the actual thing and cardboard. Quite useful for those not wanting to shell out the big bucks for your next indie movie.

Full how-to here.

Help Support CURSE OF THE PHANTOM SHADOW

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:28:01 PDT

CURSE OF THE PHANTOM SHADOW is a nifty film project which is a throwback homage to the serials and pulps of the 1940's. The film is over 75% completed but is need of completion funds and you can help out by donating a few bucks through the film's Kickstarter page and getting some cool rewards back in return.
By donating you help keep the pulp and serial genre alive and get some cool swag. It's win-win!

Synopsis snipped from the Kickstarter page:
There is only one man to call, Agent 236, an elite government agent. Agent 236 has been dispatched to launch a rescue.

Along the way, Agent 236 is befriended by a spunky, sarcastic, gas station attendant who just happens to have pinup girl good looks. She also just happens to be looking for a little action,and excitement. Luckily, Agent 236 is the man of her dreams. Agent 236 puts the station attendant and her tow truck into service in pursuit of the Phantom Shadow.

Pics and more details here.

25 Make-Up How-To's You Can Do Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:11:53 PDT

Here is a nifty collection of 25 make-up and fx tutorials that you can do and on a relatively low budget. Included in the collection is how to replicate the Lady Gaga Skull make-up from the BORN THIS WAY video, a zombie how-to, Voldemort and much more.

Link

Creepy Skull Jar Lanterns

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:31:01 PDT

Here is a cool tutorial from Ghoul Friday on how to make a collection of creepy skull jar lanterns.

Full details here.

Build Your Own Davy Jones Fog Wall

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:40:37 PDT

For those who are not too familiar with the current version of Disney's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ride, it has been updated to include a fog wall/hologram effect featuring the ghastly visage of Davy Jones. The overall illusion is amazing and for awhile kinda out of the reach of everyday home haunts...till now.

Over at the Halloween Forum someone has brilliantly come up with a way to build that very illusion and it actually works!

Go here for the full details.

It's October!

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:07:08 PDT

There is a chill in the air, leaves are changing color, and there are pumpkins for sale. It's October! This is truly the month that was specifically made for all of us who are into buildin props, making costumes, home haunting and even making a horror movie.

Although I am three days late I am still kicking off the 31 Days of Halloween here. So expect tons of Halloween or horror related how-to's to help you out before Halloween arrives.

Kicking off things off I thought that I would include the old stand-by post which is always one of the top searched and read posts on Lost in Schlock which is Monster Mud recipes.

So here is the link to get things started. There is more to come. Have fun boils and ghoulies!

Also be sure to check out the Lost in Schlock Facebook Fanpage for extra Halloween related tutorials.

A Look At the Props and Sets of DOCTOR WHO

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:16:01 PDT

Here is an amazing collection of prop and set photos for DOCTOR WHO from prop maker and set designer Mark Cordory. From his website he picked up the prop making bug while playing and running various LARP (live action role playing) games. Proof that your passions can lead you to greater and better things.

Besides his work on DOCTOR WHO, Cordory has also been busy making a Cthulhu creature suit and other TV and Film projects. Well worth the visit!

(h/t to Propnomicon)

Build a Fake Fire Pyre

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:00:50 PDT

I had posted a cool tutorial on how to make fake hot coals using Christmas lights and now Dave Lowe has his own fantastic way of making a fire pyre for his cauldron project. Check it out here.

Summer Slaycation Update #11

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:08:58 PDT

Here is some current news as to what I have been up to for those wondering: http://kidschlocko.blogspot.com/2011/09/summer-slaycation-11-women-rastlin-and.html

I also did manage to finally field test my dollar store budget peel-and-stick blood, as you can see from the pic above, and the results were decent enough if shot right.

Terra's Monster Horse

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:56:51 PDT

Here is a very cool and inspirational vid on some creative use on pink insulation styrofoam and monster mud:

Full details on the how-to here

How to Create Fake Hot Glowing Coals With Christmas Lights

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:53:48 PDT

Here is a cool trick you can do using Christmas lights to create a burning embers or coal effect. It's the perfect thing for those making one of Dave Lowe's Cauldrons.

Full details here.

(via Haunt Project)

My Summer Slaycation Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:46:15 PDT

For those wondering why there are fewer posts these past few weeks it is because I have been busy working on a short film called CRAZED for Joe Sherlock's TRULY DEADLY TALES anthology.

Here is the current update on that project.

Build a Toe Pincher Coffin from Pink Insulation Styrofoam

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:57:09 PDT

A Coffin fit for Dracula

Here is a cool use of pink insulation styrofoam; learn how to make a low cost toe pincher coffin complete with a faux wood grain. Very cool!

Details here.

How to Build a Monster: A Look at Alex Pardee's Monster Hunter

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:46:25 PDT

Artist Alex Pardee has created a surreal and amazing series of photos called THE MONSTER HUNTER which includes the old fashion person in a monster suit.

Over at Propnomicon is some details as to how the creature suit was made including the tidbit how the teeth was made from Crayola Model Magic. It's a great read for those interesting in making their own monster suit.

Check it out here.

See Alex Pardee's The Monster Hunter photo series here.

"Best Worst Movie" Director Searching for a Few Good Spooks

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:47:59 PDT

Today, Michael Stephenson and Magic Stone Productions, have announced their next documentary which will focus on home haunters. The doc is going to be called HOMEMADE HORRORS and the casting call information can be found here. This is a great opportunity to show off your haunting skills and be gain some bragging rights.

For those who don't know Michael Stephenson is the director and co-producer behind BEST WORST MOVIE which centers around TROLL 2 the cult film that he starred in as a film. The documentary has gone on to garner wide attention and praise and no doubt this next project will have the same success.

Here is the trailer to BEST WORST MOVIE:

A Primer on Puppet Building

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:28:01 PDT

Project Puppet now has a excellent primer on the design and construction of foam puppets. It's fantastic for anyone interested in entering the craft of puppetbuilding or for those just looking for a bit of inspiration.

Go here for the primer

(found via Puppetvision)

Weekend Links: 8-13-11

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:06:06 PDT

Here are a few links you may have missed here or on the Facebook page:

Take a look at how forced perspective has been used in films from the past to the present

Discover how Silicone Paste can be used to create some nasty scars and wounds

Learn how to revamp a cheap plastic Halloween cauldron and turn it into something far more unique

Be amazed by this Wheatley puppet inspired by the hit video game PORTAL 2

Have your mind blown by this dragon puppet by the upcoming HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON live show.

A Historical Look at Forced Perspective in Film

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:09:03 PDT

This is a update of sorts to a post that I had written a year ago on the historical use of forced perspective in films and how the effect is achieved. The old post had a dead link to a video on the process but fortunately someone else has posted it to Youtube.

Here is now a full length video about the process. Enjoy!
(via TylerHaslett)

How-to use Silicone Based Pastes for Gore Make Up FX

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:47:46 PDT

Here is a cool how-to look at using silicone based pastes to create some nasty gore make-up effects including scars and wounds. The end result can be quite realistic and downright nasty. The perfect thing for your horror film or haunted attraction.

How-to here.

(Found via Haunt Project)

Building a Better Cauldron

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:42:29 PDT

Over at Dave Lowe Design is this great post on how to take a plain plastic cauldron and turn it into something a bit more unique and even add a bit of realism to the prop overall. A great read!

Go here for the full details.

The Cicada Princess

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:28:29 PDT

It's been a long time since I have mentioned any puppet related items here and this is too good not to share. For years I have been kicking around the idea of meshing puppeteering with stop motion so I am glad to have discovered THE CICADA PRINCESS which does all of that and more.

Watch the vid:

Cicada Princess from Mauricio Baiocchi on Vimeo.

Go to the official site for more details in this amazing project and even help out by donating to it.

(h/t to Puppetvision)

Make a Wall of Weapons for Less than Fifty Bucks

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:36:43 PDT

Here is another AMAZING Stiltbeast tutorial on how to inexpensively crank out a multitude of hand weapons for less than fifty bucks. There are also some great tips to weather a prop to be found in the vid. Enjoy!

(via The Haunter's Digest)

Also see Stiltbeast Studios

Make a Heart in a Jar using Jell-O

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:27:04 PDT

Oh, Jell-O, is there nothing you can't do? Here is a nifty prop about making a heart in a jar prop using Jell-O has a suspension liquid. A cheap and effective technique. However, I would look into using clear silicone or even a gallon of Elmer's or other clear craft school glue in it's place to make the prop last a bit longer.

Full how-to here.

Backyard FX Alternatives

noreply@blogger.com (Tim Shrum) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:15:48 PDT

For those who don't know, sadly, Backyard FX has ended after a good run of many fantastic tutorials. But fear not, I have found a few alternatives that you may dig: Also don't forget your dear ol' Lost in Schlock as well.

The Frugal Filmmaker - a great how-to site that is DIY moviemaking centric for those on a low budget. This is a great place to find tutorials on how to build camera rigs, lighting techniques, and much more.

Film Riot - Film Riot is another amazing site which is a good blend between what the Frugal Filmmaker has to offer and Backyard FX in terms or special effects and props. Tons of good can be found there.

Quick FX - here is a brilliant Youtube channel from host Dave who some Backyard FX fans may remember was a runner-up to host Backyard FX during the search to replace Eric back in the day. What makes this place one of the better sites is that Dave's tutorials are like watching video versions of Cinemagic. All of his prop builds and visual effects how-to's are very practical, cheap, and easy to pull off. Well worth the visit.