Film Riot

Hosted by Ryan Connolly. New episodes Mondays & Thursdays

JOIN THE REVOLUTION From Triune Films and writer/director Ryan Connolly comes Film Riot, a hybrid of sketch comedy, tutorial, reality TV and a whole lot of nonsense, with the ultimate goal of teaching the art of independent filmmaking. Whether it's low budget effects or how to create a film from... Read More

Use Household Objects to Make Special Effects!

Thursday, September 8th, 2011 – running time 06:28

Ryan shows how you can use everyday things found around your house to make some great special effects.

Ryan shows how you can use everyday things found around your house to make some great special effects.

The Pressure Cleaner!

Ryan uses his new pressure cleaner to show how you can use almost anything for filmmaking!

00:27 | Play

Bust out your iron!

Find out how to use your iron to make muzzle flash assets.

02:30 | Play

Once you're done, check out our Film Riot Twitter for updates on the latest movie news and filmmaking tips.

You can also follow Ryan's personal Twitter for more fun stuff, including the occasional behind the scene look at what goes on while making the show.

And of course the Facebook. Because it's a blasty.

And if you have an idea for an effect that you'd like to see made into an episode, shoot us an email at filmriot@revision3.com

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  • about an hour ago

    Finishing up this weeks Film Riot now. Should be up in a few hours. This is a fun one! :)

  • about 17 hours ago

    @picapicafilms Awesome!

  • about 17 hours ago

    @cpgeek Glad you liked it.

  • about 17 hours ago

    @takedownalley :)

  • about 17 hours ago

    @gabrielteheyda @lafilm Imagine if your boss said that to you on payday. They are supplying a service, not a charity.

  • yesterday

    RT: @LaFilm: #AMMC Starting a new film challenge. Can I get a retweet? (If it's deserved, of course!) http://t.co/1DkSAb5Sfb #BammieWham!

About the Show

Details
Show Title:
Film Riot
Description:
Film Riot is a how-to trip through filmmaking from the mind of Ryan Connolly. From how to make great effects to following Triune Films through production, Film Riot explores the art of filmmaking in a way you've never seen.
Categories:
Comedy, How-To & DIY, Movies & Media
Launch Date:
May 27, 2009
Episodes:
Credits