As fans of Tim Burton we couldn't pass up this challenge to create the barber's chair from his new movie Sweeney Todd. To make this awesome film prop we have the low budget of $40!

Do you need to look like the devil in "Legend"? How about Hellboy? Well you've come to the right place. All you'll need is $35 dollars and some patience.

Today Erik answers your questions about mics, lighting for green screen, ballistics gel and codecs. Steve also ruins the magic of film for Erik...

Last week we showed you how to make a Space Suit for less then $50. Not impressed? Well how about a matching Space Helmet for less then $20! You'll also find out what happens to ensign Rudy & Ben and why you shouldn't hitchhike in space.

Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. As Christopher Columbus once said, "Making a movie without a storyboard is like throwing your money into a bottomless pit."

Does your production need the smooth graceful movement of a dolly, but lack the $1,800 dollars it would cost to buy one? Welcome the D.I.Y. Dolly! Watch this episode as Erik and Jared show you how to build your very own dolly.

On today's Q & Erik, we answer your questions regarding compositing to achieve the effects in "Bloody Omaha" We also try to troubleshoot some camera problems.

This week on Q and Erik, we discuss microphone extension cords, how to dry a water stain inside your camera lens, some stop motion tips and FINALLY the mystery of the President of Mogulville is revealed.

Are you a budget mad scientist? Do you need to vaporize the world, but only have $50? Watch this episode to learn how to make a big Death Ray. We'll also figure out why the hell Erik is wearing an eye patch!

Erik and the gang are prepping for Sundance this week, so we bring you a recent interview with the folks over at Tilzy. We get a lot of questions about how the show got started, so hopefully this clip clears things up for everyone!

There comes a time in every filmmaker's life when he needs to lop off a head. When I was a kid, I'd cut the camera and replace heads with basketballs, but this is Erik Beck we're taking out, so you know things are going to get messy.

To kick off the new year, today's episode of Q & Erik is completely devoted to user submitted video questions! Except for the creepy ones..... You know who you are....

Now, I was never one who thought Wiley Coyote gave it his all when chasing after Roadrunner, but I did admire his collection of ACME Cartoon Weapons. Thanks to Teddy Carter, who submitted this awesome tutorial for the BFX Viewer Takeover.

This is a special look behind the scenes of The Meth Minute 39, featuring an interview with Dan Meth by Animation Historian Bethany Lipdip of Inside the Animator's Studio.

If you've seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom you'll know one of the greatest special effects of the film is where Mola Ram rips the heart out of someone's chest. In this episode of Backyard FX, Erik recreates that effect.

In our FIRST episode of "4 Minute Film School", Steve Nelson gives advice on writing scripts (including free program) and ways to inspire that brain which has been plagued with writer's block!

We've showed you how to make a fake hand before, but this time it's going to be better and bloodier! For less then $35 bucks Erik shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half!

This episode is sponsored by the upcoming film "21" and Erik is taking on his most challenging build to date. A R/C camera rig that can tilt and pan like an expensive security camera. Watch what happens when Erik goes over budget...

Are you a big Mortal Kombat fan? Do you need a cool terminator or cyborg effect? Do you love Hannah Montana? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions then you need to watch this episode!

Are you a fan of the darker movies? Do Batman, Touch of Evil, Sin City, and The Maltese Falcon make you pee your pants (You don't pee your pants while watching your favorite movies!?!...well...yea...me neither)? Learn how to get the look.