Would anyone be interested in a HOW TO DETAIL YOUR HAUNT video?

[drfrightner]

Would anyone be interested in a new video if we made one? How to detail your haunted house, with all sorts of painting tricks, detail tips, theming idea's and stuff like that? I was thinking we haven't made a video / dvd in a long long time... was thinking about making one on how to detail your haunt. Let me know what you think!

If so what would you like to know how to do????

Larry

[MindWerxKMG]

Faux Painting Techniques
How to get the perfect streak vs. drip
Trompe l'oeil
Stone Work
3D

Vacuform
Cutting and Fitting
Attachment Methods
Painting

Foam Techniques
Carving
Hard Coating
Painting

Gore
John Ives' secret formulas. (Gotta love amber shellac!)

Webbing Techniques
How in the hell do I use this webgun? It looked so easy at the show.
Aging webs: Should I dust my webs or spray them with auto primer?

[Scareview]

Hell yeah!!! I would buy!!!

[Spoils]

Who wouldn't want to purchase this DVD!? Any education/info that would better your haunt would be a great buy. There are many tricks of the trade that many of us do not know, or maybe we know the tricks but you found an easier way to do them. Even if we just learned one to two things from the video it would still be worth it! I will buying this DVD when you make it! One more thing..... Hurry up! Can not wait to see it!

[Creativecinema]

I would be interested in editing the video. Just let me know.

[Frightguy1]

Tips and Tricks...

I like the tips and tricks idea. I think sometimes we see some really great custom stuff being built out there by some home haunters/pros that make us scratch our heads on how exactly they did what they did because we would like to do the same or put our own spin on it. For example Eric over at Haunted Overload had posted how to make an undead horse a few weeks back:
http://www.enslin.com/rae/h.o./horse/horse01.html

I loved this and we at Grimlock Manor will certainly be trying to put our own spin on it. It was nice to see the process, know the materials and the steps. It's also nice to have a resource list of where to find what is needed and finally its great to see what you can make that looks like it cost thousands of dollars but maybe only cost you a few hundred.

It could be interesting to get a behind the scenes looks at some of the premier haunts as they re-theme for 2010..maybe a small peek at 1 or two new ideas and their thought process behind the theming. What makes a good theme, how do they begin their research for that theme and what resources do they find most helpful when purchasing materials to get started with the project.

J.
Producer
Grimlock Manor Haunted Attraction
www.grimlockmanor.com

[Spookyfinder]

I'd LOVE to see HPI do a video like this... oh, and absolutely NO haunt tours please... unless they're walking through and talking, in detail, on how they did this effects/technique etc. etc.

I'd focus this vid more on John, Jim and Kip talking about set detailing and painting! That would be amazing! -Tyler

[PAT MATTHEWS/HOUSE OF WAX]

How about adding some money saving tips as well like using and mixing free recylced paint, mixing home made sno machine juice, homemade web spinner fluid,homemixed fog juice, homemixed fire retardant and the list gos on and on . Just the sno machine tip saves hundreds $$$$ and is well worth buying the dvd

[Spookyfinder]

I would not suggest "homemixed fire retardant"... how would you have the UL licenses and testing REQUIRED by fire marshalls? Don't ever skimp on safety, pay the money and be happy when you pass fire inspection! -Tyler

[Raycliff Manor]

I'm definitely interested Larry! I have all of Kevin McCurdy's DVD's and I'm always interested in more scenery and set design tips and tricks! I'd also like to see Tony at Spookywoods produce a DVD on constructing the incredible outdoor maze area he just completed this year and on his elaborate foam constructed facade! I think, as I believe was already pointed out here, specifics would be critical to the value of the DVD's, such as suppliers of foam, foam coating, and all other materials related to the set and facade construction, as well as step by step detailed instruction for implementing the various techniques. At any rate, I'd definitely be interested!

Kel

[SomeThingInTheIce]

count me in, I loved the other dvds I got from you.

[spookhaven]

Some great ideas here for you Larry. Mind had a lot of ideas on what everyone might be looking for. Why don't you do a real detailed series from painting, foam carving and prep, gory props, etc. You could sell them separately or 5-6 as a package. You would make a killing at the show and help a lot of haunts out.

I am definately in, reserve mine.

[freak 'n' stein]

faux painting techniques
how to get the perfect streak vs. Drip
trompe l'oeil
stone work
3d

vacuform
cutting and fitting
attachment methods
painting

foam techniques
carving
hard coating
painting

gore
john love's secret formulas. (gotta love amber shellac!)

webbing techniques
how in the hell do i use this webgun? It looked so easy at the show.
Aging webs: Should i dust my webs or spray them with auto primer?

spot on...

[lurker]

Well, I was kind of holding out for the "Hauntworld All Nude Revue" DVD, but I guess a an instructional DVD will have to suffice.

[damon carson]

Sounds cool. Any new or different stuff would be great. If you can cover several thing on one dvd would be great!
Damon