Puppet Making: How to Make Puppet Eyes

The “magic triangle” is what is known in the puppet world as the perfect placement of the eyes in relationship to the puppet nose and mouth hence why having a great set of puppet eyes … Read More

Make Your Own Portable Green Screen

During production of Chip & Bernie’s Zomance I wrote a scene where a zombie’s head is knocked off by a baseball bat and lands on the floor. With no body attached this head was going … Read More

Dick Smith’s Blood Recipe

92 year-old Dick Smith passed away on July 30th, 2014 and there was not a person more loved in the makeup world than him. Known as “The Godfather of Makeup” his work has been the inspiration … Read More

Best Tip for Independent Filmmakers

After finishing the final cut of Chip & Bernie’s Zomance I sat back with my gal and watched my first feature film with her for the first time all the way through. During the entire filmmaking … Read More

An Independent Filmmaker’s Backpack

Before you buy your next backpack to help you make the Citizen Kane of short films take a look at the Pelican ProGear U140 Urban Elite Tablet Backpack. Pelican known for reliable strong cases for all … Read More