Cut Your Friends in Half or Just Punch Through Their Chest
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 running time 10:32
Episode 7 will show how we did two of the effects from PMS: The Horror Movie
If you have not seen PMS: The Horror movie., check it out here.
For the first effect, we show how to inexpensively impale someone’s chest. For this effect all you need is a pair of matching shirts, scissors, and some ground meat.
First cut a whole in the shirt big enough for your killer to punch through. Now have your actors play out the scene, then move them out of frame. Place the shirt where the victim was standing. Have the murdering actor fill their hand full of meat; punch through the hole, and release the meat once they do. From there you’ll need to take your footage into After Effects.
Place the clip of your actors above that of the shirt; I matched up the timing of the two clips at this point. Drop the opacity to about 50% on the top layer and movie the clips around until the timing of the two match up. Now put the opacity back up to 100% and grab your masking tool. Mask out around the spot on your actors chest so that you can see the hand coming through on the clip below, then feather the mask as much as you can (I feather to about 40). Now you can punch through all the chests your heart desires.
To do the second effect you will need your tripod; and the blood & meat assets from our Film Riot Face book (link below). Have your actors play out the scene; then move them out without touching the camera so you can get your clean plate (the exact background without anyone in the foreground). Once you have the footage in After Effects, place the footage of your actor above the clean plate. Mask out the part of the actor’s body you want to remove; then place the meat and blood in between the two clips. You’ll need to color correct the blood and meat layers to make sure they match the environment you are placing them in. Then add a blending mode to the blood (I used hard light) and you are done.
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" We're gonna vote -- it felt -- post production. What don't longer wait for the outcome would bring it back a little bug in every delegate will become available -- Grab some popcorn and get comfortable that this felt right."
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" Maybe it was an accident."
" Okay."
" That was just to recap a penis -- you want a simple thing go to revision3.com -- that's O'Bryant who want to upset six. Ever since we posted -- we've had nonstop comments -- and emails with great feedback including this team which reads -- Ryan. Yahoo! Tony Danza. Give us was hilarious episode not right level I loved it but I have one question. I know you had a girlfriend but since the MS can now how does it feel to be single. Lol happy face thanks for another great show fall. Yes -- I do have a girlfriend and no she did not break up with me ever since I posted it it's been a little rocky but a busted up a Little John Cusack from saying anything. Unfortunately I didn't realize my niece had been using blue box."
" Mr. Colson."
" just saw in the clip of Michelle you will of the many ways that I killed Josh in the short and he got like five or six times and never counted. So what -- the actual number. -- To accomplish is effectively -- things a pair of matching shirts scissors and ground. Take -- scissors and cut outline on the chest of one of the shirts. Just big enough for the -- hand will be punching through that obviously have reactors -- motion that the one -- and the others now there is Angela. Not to assist in bringing the matching trip across the whole lineup -- actor what. And -- this is Nixon will be doing the punching -- and -- ground meat of the whole release the meat when she does. Not -- your footage -- even after effects or your editing suite. Then put the Clinton handsome picture of the when your actors mask around a whole father that a little bit. Then not the timing of the two clips and bam you have been in paled testicle. Now the fact -- got the most request with the demon. But we can't take credit for that one because you risen there of that effect with Andrew Kramer from video co pilot -- They do amazing in depth tutorials for after -- users who appeared interested check out the show notes you'll see yet but that it directly carefully. Now we can do with the exact saying we added our own little player to meet our purposes but the general principles that said definitely check out."
" Well to tiger. -- him the gold -- probably like up -- rivals or. A vehicle collision. -- Good golly it was hot and Jeremiah Wright. Run the front seat just -- not."
" Netflix. But just sport."
" The bottom line will probably write a good -- its -- right. That's patient and hope. We get them one bit that they -- that. But don't. Listen I'm who's honest and --"
" Why hello run Netflix plans let the sport and doesn't know where you got a free to link to check out Netflix dot org plus -- Oh and."
" Away and go. My friend."
" He's Netflix."
" Weird."
" Oh come -- and tomorrow. I'm not gonna make. Don't talk like that. France and around feet -- and don't trust it -- engage parties in no time. I'm not doing."
" Students are -- and --"
" As I known. I appreciate it."
" Another fact the got a lot of requests with Joshua cut. To do with the fact all you need is -- actor a -- from a blood and a picture of some gory meet. And 800 wounded actor lay on the floor with the other actor next. And if there's any other actors in the -- should not cast a shadow on the part of the body of the wounded after that you're going to be removing. Then have them only friend seeking to clean plate numbers are your footage in after effects -- pick -- that -- but it about the quickly but. Then take a picture of me put it between the two clips so it's above the clean plate buffalo your act then using the mask tool mask up about happier actor revealing clinically behind. Not the picture of the blood below the -- Change the blending mode and drop the capacity if needed. And the other -- cut in half. I added a digital still opposed to add to the realism but you don't really need it's more like. Sprinkled on the -- But if you -- you think -- use it means the blood go to the phone right FaceBook and you'll see that -- out of them there in the photo section."
" Timothy."
" You can talk. Them into the hands to enter yeah."
" She wants you to stop inappropriate image and yes I think you have the problem. Okay that's the on the inner mixed news."
" I'm comfortable media was Josh so Timothy. It was you why aren't computer in your -- and and when -- mean. What's supposed to mean you know what that means no I don't and can cute cute I told that -- he was changing the subject. Friends up for talking which unhealthy addiction you're restricted that you don't plug that harassment Houston offense you're really -- again -- Really in the."
" Well. And yeah I was controlling but the wireless now all. --"
" It's not about -- go to -- up until now."
" I got."
" Of a problem."
" Musical film right when you sign up and you receive 10% often like to order."
" Get an idea for tips techniques and you'd like it's gonna -- militant it don't -- and this in three dot com. Or go up all -- FaceBook -- discussions. The white on the FaceBook took up the video section and you'll see that I posted deleted scenes and give us the Harvard yes. And that's that I'll see you next week we'll be talking about more facts and give us the harmony and finally getting in the filming techniques -- frequently. CSX's."
" I know. This is going to be one bloody."
" So."
" You don't put it in the Pentagon and head and."
" War."
" This episode -- right is brought to buy Netflix and Squarespace. -- until Ryan the Celtics -- this genetic defects and techniques regardless of your favorite Hollywood films today's episode going to be showing how we did a few of the facts from -- arm. And no I didn't say it and yes occurs in Patrick I'll wait when you -- acts. -- Can we start the show now."
" We're gonna vote -- it felt -- post production. What don't longer wait for the outcome would bring it back a little bug in every delegate will become available -- Grab some popcorn and get comfortable that this felt right."
" It's. -- like me it's not doing."
" Maybe it was an accident."
" Okay."
" That was just to recap a penis -- you want a simple thing go to revision3.com -- that's O'Bryant who want to upset six. Ever since we posted -- we've had nonstop comments -- and emails with great feedback including this team which reads -- Ryan. Yahoo! Tony Danza. Give us was hilarious episode not right level I loved it but I have one question. I know you had a girlfriend but since the MS can now how does it feel to be single. Lol happy face thanks for another great show fall. Yes -- I do have a girlfriend and no she did not break up with me ever since I posted it it's been a little rocky but a busted up a Little John Cusack from saying anything. Unfortunately I didn't realize my niece had been using blue box."
" Mr. Colson."
" just saw in the clip of Michelle you will of the many ways that I killed Josh in the short and he got like five or six times and never counted. So what -- the actual number. -- To accomplish is effectively -- things a pair of matching shirts scissors and ground. Take -- scissors and cut outline on the chest of one of the shirts. Just big enough for the -- hand will be punching through that obviously have reactors -- motion that the one -- and the others now there is Angela. Not to assist in bringing the matching trip across the whole lineup -- actor what. And -- this is Nixon will be doing the punching -- and -- ground meat of the whole release the meat when she does. Not -- your footage -- even after effects or your editing suite. Then put the Clinton handsome picture of the when your actors mask around a whole father that a little bit. Then not the timing of the two clips and bam you have been in paled testicle. Now the fact -- got the most request with the demon. But we can't take credit for that one because you risen there of that effect with Andrew Kramer from video co pilot -- They do amazing in depth tutorials for after -- users who appeared interested check out the show notes you'll see yet but that it directly carefully. Now we can do with the exact saying we added our own little player to meet our purposes but the general principles that said definitely check out."
" Well to tiger. -- him the gold -- probably like up -- rivals or. A vehicle collision. -- Good golly it was hot and Jeremiah Wright. Run the front seat just -- not."
" Netflix. But just sport."
" The bottom line will probably write a good -- its -- right. That's patient and hope. We get them one bit that they -- that. But don't. Listen I'm who's honest and --"
" Why hello run Netflix plans let the sport and doesn't know where you got a free to link to check out Netflix dot org plus -- Oh and."
" Away and go. My friend."
" He's Netflix."
" Weird."
" Oh come -- and tomorrow. I'm not gonna make. Don't talk like that. France and around feet -- and don't trust it -- engage parties in no time. I'm not doing."
" Students are -- and --"
" As I known. I appreciate it."
" Another fact the got a lot of requests with Joshua cut. To do with the fact all you need is -- actor a -- from a blood and a picture of some gory meet. And 800 wounded actor lay on the floor with the other actor next. And if there's any other actors in the -- should not cast a shadow on the part of the body of the wounded after that you're going to be removing. Then have them only friend seeking to clean plate numbers are your footage in after effects -- pick -- that -- but it about the quickly but. Then take a picture of me put it between the two clips so it's above the clean plate buffalo your act then using the mask tool mask up about happier actor revealing clinically behind. Not the picture of the blood below the -- Change the blending mode and drop the capacity if needed. And the other -- cut in half. I added a digital still opposed to add to the realism but you don't really need it's more like. Sprinkled on the -- But if you -- you think -- use it means the blood go to the phone right FaceBook and you'll see that -- out of them there in the photo section."
" Timothy."
" You can talk. Them into the hands to enter yeah."
" She wants you to stop inappropriate image and yes I think you have the problem. Okay that's the on the inner mixed news."
" I'm comfortable media was Josh so Timothy. It was you why aren't computer in your -- and and when -- mean. What's supposed to mean you know what that means no I don't and can cute cute I told that -- he was changing the subject. Friends up for talking which unhealthy addiction you're restricted that you don't plug that harassment Houston offense you're really -- again -- Really in the."
" Well. And yeah I was controlling but the wireless now all. --"
" It's not about -- go to -- up until now."
" I got."
" Of a problem."
" Musical film right when you sign up and you receive 10% often like to order."
" Get an idea for tips techniques and you'd like it's gonna -- militant it don't -- and this in three dot com. Or go up all -- FaceBook -- discussions. The white on the FaceBook took up the video section and you'll see that I posted deleted scenes and give us the Harvard yes. And that's that I'll see you next week we'll be talking about more facts and give us the harmony and finally getting in the filming techniques -- frequently. CSX's."
" I know. This is going to be one bloody."
" So."
" You don't put it in the Pentagon and head and."
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Started discussion: July 8, 2009 @ 9:58pm GMT
Episode 7 - Cut Your Friends in Half or Just Punch Through Their Chest [Discussion]
Episode 7 will show how we did two of the effects from PMS: The Horror Movie.
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Yet another great episode guys, and I'm already looking forward to next weeks lighting tips...
I laughed so hard at the boom box moment...seriously, that was hilarious.
(EDIT: oops, that's supposed to be "episode 7" in the thread title...anyway to change it?)
must_comment
4 months ago
I just wanted to give you props for crediting videocopilot.net for the effect.
Looking forward to the lighting tips.
Looking forward to the lighting tips.
Henchman21
4 months ago
Great work on another episode. And kudos to the 'Say Anything' scene. One nitpick and i didn't notice this until I was watching the preview slideshow on the main page.
In the still image and the movie when Josh get's the hand through his chest (loved it). It's the wrong hand. The female actress( sorry do not know her name) has her left hand come through Josh's chest (loved it), but you can see her left arm is against her side. I'm sure this was just an oversight on Josh's part, being in the wrong angle and all. :)
In the still image and the movie when Josh get's the hand through his chest (loved it). It's the wrong hand. The female actress( sorry do not know her name) has her left hand come through Josh's chest (loved it), but you can see her left arm is against her side. I'm sure this was just an oversight on Josh's part, being in the wrong angle and all. :)













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