Episode#19 Zombie Virus

Posted February 26th, 2010 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Comments

When the center for disease control announces the H1N1 vaccines given to millions of children have begun to mutate into a Zombie Virus. A young students day at school is turned upside down as she discovers the unimaginable. Welcome to the low budget meets no budget world of Wiehe Studios. “Where there is a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!” Send your comments to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com

Episode#18 The script!

Posted January 6th, 2010 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Script

What is a movie without a script. Writing with the philosophy of “keep it simple” and “show, don’t tell”, the writers at Wiehe Studios are proud to distribute the script for Zombie 101. Enjoy the read and give us your feedback at owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com.

Episode#17 Walk Like A Zombie

Posted December 20th, 2009 by Oliver Wiehe
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You’ve created fake blood, applied make-up now it is time to learn How to walk like a Zombie. See step by step instruction that bring out the zombie in you!!! Remember “There is a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode#16 Zombie blood & Make-Up

Posted December 15th, 2009 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Comments

In preparation for our Zombie movie Wiehe Studios shows you how to make fake blood and how to apply make-up to get a great zombie look. Help turn your friends into Zombies with these simple tips. Remember “There is a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard”

Episode#15 The Screen Test

Posted December 8th, 2009 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Comments

You are the casting Director for the new Wiehe Studios movie about Zombies. Watch the actors audition and see if you can spot the actors with the best physical commitment to action. Who will you hire! Send your comments to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com. Remember “There is a little bit of Hollywood in your own Backyard!”

Episode#14 Dragon Ninja Warrior

Posted February 21st, 2009 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Comments

What do Natural Transitions, Making someone disappear and Big Al all have in common? Answer, Dragon Ninja Warrior! With our low budget to no-budget approach to making simple backyard movies, the SVMS production staff has written and acted in a thrilling story about standing up for yourself, seeing the world through someone else’s perspective and the magical Dragon Ninja Warrior. Enjoy the Show and remember, “There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #13 Creating Natural Transitions (No Computer Required)

Posted January 18th, 2009 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Basics

Learn to create 3 Natural Transitions (No computer required) the “Blur”, the “Bump & Run” and the “Zoom Transition”. It’s fun simple and every backyard Spielberg can do it! Remember “There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode#12 Make someone disappear and reappear!

Posted December 21st, 2008 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Basics

Learn how to make someone disappear and reappear as well as walk through a wall. This no-budget technique is simple and easy to do. Also learn how to make objects appear from nowhere (no editing required) and be sure to watch what happens to the hosts. Enjoy and Happy Holidays from all of us at Wiehe Studios! Download the Video Recipe for making people appear and disappear.

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Episode #11 “Thumb Wars” Using Camera Angles and Movement to create a Movie

Posted December 13th, 2008 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Finished Project, Basics

Using four camera angles and three camera movements the crafty production staff of Wiehe Studios has created a short movie, “Thumb Wars”, that is bound to become an internet sensation. Making movies with your friends is simple and fun! Can you name all the different camera angles and camera movements?

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Episode #10 The Pan, The Tilt & ZOOM!

Posted November 25th, 2008 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Basics

Understand three basic camera movements with the Pan, Tilt and Zoom. Wiehe studios production staff has put together another entertaining episode made to inspire the inner Spielberg in all of US! Have a happy Thanksgiving!!

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Episode #9 Four basic camera angles!

Posted November 12th, 2008 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Basics

With the help of a New Production Staff Wiehe Studios has created Episode #9 Four basic camera angles! Lauren and Noah explain the long shot, medium shot, close-up and the extreme close-up. Thanks for watching and remember, “There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

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Episode #8 Create a Flashback Special Effect (f/x)

Posted September 9th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: How do you do it

Create a Flashback Special Effect (F/X) using a Video effect, a Sound effect and a Transition. Oliver Wiehe shows once again that “there is a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard.”

Episode #7 Using a PC and Photoshop to create a video

Posted August 26th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: How do you do it

This is for all you PC Fans!!! Using a Dell Dimension computer and Adobe Photoshop, Oliver Wiehe shows how fun and easy it is to make a video with these simple tools. Send your emails to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com
“There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #6b Make a video with still pictures using iMovie HD

Posted July 16th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: How do you do it

Make a video with still pictures using iMovie HD. Using a Video recipe, add Music, create titles, stir in Pictures, spice up with the Ken Burn’s effect then sprinkle with a 2 second Cross Dissolve. Then share your video with friends and family and send your comments to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com.
“There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #5a Creating a Video with Still Pictures, The Finished Project

Posted June 19th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Finished Project

Watch as Host Oliver Wiehe shows a video he created using only digital still pictures. Leave a comment or send and email to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com. Subscribe to BYFS in itunes (click on itunes and it will take you to itunes)

Episode #4 The Backyard Mailbag

Posted June 6th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Backyard Mail

Oliver Wiehe reads and responds to Viewer email then discusses his likes and dislikes for the equipment he uses. Be sure to visit backyardfilmschool.com for links to some of Oliver’s favorite digital still and video cameras sites as well as sound equipment.

Apple Computers
LaCie External Hard Drives & Burners
Canon Cameras
Olympus Cameras
Radio Shack
Peavey Sound

BYFS cracks the Top 10

Posted May 7th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Updates

Backyard Film School cracks the top for the first time!!! I’m thrilled that so many people are enjoying BYFS and its fun, educational approach to creating better video for the “at-home Spielberg.” If you create a simple video and would like to share it with the Backyard Film School community, keep the video under 7mb and email it to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com. Remember your director’s assignment and take lots of pictures for our next episode.(click picture for link to itunes)
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“There’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #3 Taking better Pictures for Video

Posted April 29th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Video Tips

Watch, listen and learn as Host Oliver Wiehe offers simple tips to taking better pictures for Video. From “Getting Two Steps Closer” to “Top of the head, Top of the Frame.” This informative episode concludes with your first “Director’s Assignment” to take lots of quality pictures of a person, a subject or events and bring them back for Episode #5 “Making a Video with Still Pictures.”

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And remember

“There’s a Little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #2 Six Vacation Video Tips (audio only)

Posted March 21st, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Video Tips

6-ways.jpgListen to Oliver Wiehe as he discusses 6 simple ways to improve your vacation videos. From “think like MTV” to “Be the camera”, these tips will help you go from incompetent video person to an “at-home Spielberg!” Enjoy the short audio episode.

Send your comments to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com

“There’s a little bit of Hollywood
in your own backyard!”

Backyard Film School makes Headlines!!!

Posted March 19th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Updates

byfs-new-notable.jpgWhat to my wondering eyes should appear but BYFS featured under the Head line New & Notable in the itunes store for Educational Technology. Wow, Thanks to everybody’s great support of BYFS!!! Just released episode #2 6 tips to improve your vacation video. Thanks for your encouragement and emails!!!

“Remember, there’s a little bit of Hollywood in your own backyard!”

Episode #2 6 Vacation Video Tips (audio enhanced)

Posted March 18th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Video Tips

6-ways.jpgListen to Oliver Wiehe as he discusses 6 simple ways to improve your vacation videos. With an audio enhanced podcast Wiehe Studios allows you to see the tips on your ipod or itunes browers! Click on the links to visit the website or watch the 1st episode Chasing Davey.

Send your comments to owiehe@backyardfilmschool.com

“Remember there’s a little bit of Hollywood
in your own backyard!”

Episode #1 Make a simple Chase Scene

Posted February 9th, 2007 by Oliver Wiehe
Categories: Action Scenes

Join host Oliver Wiehe as he creates a simple backyard chase scene using a wheelchair, his friends, a simple storyboard and a little bit of Hollywood technique in the premiere episode of Backyard Film School.