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

$10 DIY Light Stand!

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 – running time 09:46

Learn how you can build your own light kit!

Continuing our series on DIY filmmaking gear, Ryan decides to tackle making his own $10 dollar light stand!

Shopping List:

(6) 3/4" PVC Elbows

(5) 3/4" PVC Tee

(1) 3/4" PVC Coupling

(1) 1/2" PVC Couplings

(1) 3/4" PVC Cross

PVC cutter

(1) All purpose cement

(6) 32 x 2" in Machine Screws

(6) 32 Machine nuts

Drill

(1) Drill bit

(2) 3/4 PVC Pipes

(1) 1/2 PVC Pipes

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

Connect with Film Riot

  • about 6 hours ago

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

  • about 22 hours ago

    @picapicafilms Awesome!

  • about 22 hours ago

    @cpgeek Glad you liked it.

  • about 22 hours ago

    @takedownalley :)

  • about 22 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:
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