4 DIY Horror Effects for Low Budget Filmmakers

Tutorials 10/18/2017 in Features by Zach Murphy

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It's the time of year for Horror filmmakers.

Ah, we're now in the heart of October, and with Halloween approaching you're probably in the mood to get spooky, whether it's watching horror flicks or making your own. We've compiled a few tutorials from the web that feature cheap and easy techniques for pulling off practical horror effects, from creating fake blood to making stabbing sounds with watermelons.

Fog!

via The Slanted Lens

Shadowy lighting!

via RocketJump Film School

Stabbing sound effects!

via The Film Look

And Fake blood!