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The folks at Indy Mogul know that many of you aspiring filmmakers out there don't have the money to attend a fancy-pants film school. That's why every week, they teach the tricks of the trade FOR FREE on their uber-useful show, "4 Minute Film School." This week, learn about the importance of storyboarding your video and get a template for blocking out scenes to boot! Check out the full page video here.

Probably the hardest thing to do when creating a video is writing naturalistic dialog. Either the lines come out stilted, or artifically slangy, or just plain bad. But you don't have to be Stephen King to write how people really talk. Here are some excellent tips from the folks at Indy Mogul for making your characters sound like everyday people. Check out the full page version here.

December is here, and with it comes the typical murderous urges we associate with the holidays. Luckily, Indy Mogul is here to satisfy your bloodlust with "the gift that keeps on beating," a fake heart. See how to make your own for under $40. Check out the full page video here.

The folks at Indy Mogul are alright in our book. They create entertaining videos every week teaching how to create professional-looking effects and video props for under $50, then show them in action. What could be better for a budding filmmaker? Watch them make the BFG9000 Giant Laser Weapon from Doom above, or full page here.

Halloween is just around the corner, and the folks at Indy Mogul want you decked out in the ghastliest costumes you can imagine. In this episode, Erik Beck and the gang show you how to create that oh-so-becoming "possessed" look from The Exorcist that's all the rave on the Paris catwalks – all for under $50. Check out the full page video here. 

If you're planning on creating a holiday video, one thing you'll definitely need is snow. Working outside in a blizzard is no fun. Stay indoors and create your own snow effect for only $20! Check out the full page video here.

With Halloween almost upon us, Indy Mogul has decided to bring to life a scary movie favorite -- the zombie. In this episode, Erik Beck and company show you how to create realistic rotten flesh and bloody intestines, all for $30. Just what you need to start your Halloween off right. Check out the full page video here.

This is, hands down, the best office prank ever pulled. It requires a ton of work, as you can see in the video, but the payoff simply can't be beat. Granted, most people would probably get fired for doing this, but it's still probably worth it. Watch the full page version here.

As an amateur filmmaker, you probably don't have the money to get yourself a professional camera dolly, let alone the knowhow to operate it correctly. But thanks to Indy Mogul, now you can create your own simple version for $40. No more shaky footage for you! Check out the full page video here.