We've spent a lot of time focusing on France and the U.S. as that's where a significant amount of both infrastructure and business models were initially set up for film. But there were other countries adding their own stories to the...

Before the Hayes Code was enacted, movies were a lot more brazen than we sometimes tend to think. Director/Producer Lois Weber spent much of her career making movies that challenged audiences. Her film, "Where Are My Children" is no...

After the Lumiere brothers and Thomas Edison got the ball rolling with Vaudeville acts and Actualites, the time was coming for movie magic and fiction to make an appearance. The time was coming of filmmakers like Georges Melies and Alice...

Chances are, when you hear the phrase "Special Effects," you may have images pop into your mind. The Hulk smashing a city, a lightsaber fight, or maybe an alien world. But effects can be much more subtle and have been around really since...

Who does what on a film set? And how many of them are there? What is HMU? What is a Scripty? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily gives us A BIG OVERVIEW on the Production Team. Who they are, who they report to, and why...

We have been asked a few times over the years how much it costs to start a YouTube channel. Well, the answer is it is free to sign up for YouTube and to have a channel, but there are a lot of costs people don't think about...

Trace the evolution of fake blood from simple tricks to complex recipes in filmmaking.

Dive into the practical effects and creatures by ADI, the team behind Tremors and more.<br/>

Agathe directs Vincent in a daring scene that requires him to jump between buildings, with coaching from Chau Belle and the Yamakasis. Learn the techniques and mindset needed to perform spectacular stunts and find out if movie jumps...

The Testers team collaborates with expert stuntmen to perform a daring jump using advanced flight machinery. Learn how blue screen technology and special effects are combined to create a seamless, action-packed scene.



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The Testers team works to create a spectacular stunt scene involving a jump between buildings. With the help of a crane and a special effects expert, they combine physical stunts and CGI to make the impossible look...

Meet Marsha and Ed, the duo behind Distortions Unlimited, crafting monsters, zombies, and dragons, blending love with the art of fear.Love and monsters, a life crafting fearLove and monsters, a life crafting fear

Meet Gregory Loan, a senior simulation engineer at Boston Children's Hospital, blending special effects and robotics to craft artificial patients for medical training, ultimately saving children's lives.

Explore the science behind astounding tricks seen online, such as eggs that bounce and excessive foam from simple reactions. This segment explains how everyday chemistry and physics contribute to these seemingly miraculous occurrences,...

Discover how cutting-edge technology like motion capture and digital cloning are transforming the film industry. Witness how actors' movements and expressions are captured in real-time to create lifelike digital doubles, allowing for...

Dive into the fascinating world of modern stage effects, where historical optical techniques evolve into dazzling displays of technology. Discover how holograms bring legendary performers back to life and how Ezra masterfully controls...

Dive into the practical effects and creatures by ADI, the team behind Tremors and more.

Trace the evolution of fake blood from simple tricks to complex recipes in filmmaking.

Meet Marsha and Ed, the duo behind Distortions Unlimited, crafting monsters, zombies, and dragons, blending love with the art of fear.

Meet Gregory Loan, a senior simulation engineer at Boston Children's Hospital, blending special effects and robotics to craft artificial patients for medical training, ultimately saving children's lives.

Meet Gregory Loan, a senior simulation engineer at Boston Children's Hospital, blending special effects and robotics to craft artificial patients for medical training, ultimately saving children's lives.

Bollywood, the Mumbai-based Indian film industry, is known for its vibrant and colorful musicals that captivate audiences worldwide. With a unique blend of traditional Indian dance styles and modern Western influences, Bollywood films...

This video explores the behind-the-scenes process of creating special effects for Hulk films and a unique advertisement for Honda's Accord. It showcases the meticulous planning, extensive testing, and attention to detail required to...

This video provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes process of creating special effects for Hulk films and a unique advertisement for Honda's Accord. It highlights the meticulous planning and execution required for both projects,...