Get a Sci-Fi Look with Dry Ice & Fog!

[@AccuracyFilms]

Wow, I have to try this! I've seen people use a fog machine with regular ice cubes before, but I've never thought about using dry ice to cool the fog coming from your fog machine. Brilliant!

[@NihilQuest]

Looks great! I love how the fog moves on the floor and kicks CGI effects in the ass at the same time. That's the way I want my SCI-FI to look! Classic opening scene with Josh I might add. I saw expensive fog machines that were especially for the purpose of having low smoke and I never thought it was possible to just cool down the smoke to get the exact same effect. I'm tempted to try this thing on a stage with my band. People use the smoke all the time but this thing... well... it just smokes!

[@JandCfilms1]

Hey Ryan! I ordered a t-shirt and poster from you, from the deals you had on your website. They came in today which was great because today is my 20th birthday! I looked at the poster and I was so shocked that you and the team (or whatever they're called) took the time to sign it. I just gotta reach out to you and say thank you. It's such a great unintended birthday present! -Cody

[@filmriot]

Very happy you like it! Thanks so much for sticking with us!

[@Julianorzel]

Happy 27th birthday, bet you're a pro now

[@JandCfilms1]

@@Julianorzel Oh wow. My comment was 7 years ago. I do own a media business now but it was completely crushed by covid. Now I do videos for people every once in a while. Thank you for your comment!

[@Julianorzel]

@@JandCfilms1 Its crazy how time flies, but I'm now coming back to these videos now that I've started getting real work, its awesome how much film riot has shaped who I became since I watched them at 13 years old.

[@JandCfilms1]

@@Julianorzel Same here!

[@bm625]

I'm a filmmaker and I have a smoke machine like the one in this video and there are some awesome tips in this video that I never even thought of. That's why I love Film Riot.

[@gabriellane7268]

I really appreciate this and like tutorials because all too often so much time and money gets wasted on efforts with less than adequate results. And let's face it, time and money are not things anyone can afford to squander! Thank you so much for your tutorials. You rock!!!

[@NikhilVetam]

0:37 - 0:58 The most epic sci-fi scene I've ever seen. It's so simple and so captivating. Red light, blue fog, some torch and an actor. Your scene is done. Film Riot The level of epicness matches hollywood movie anyday.

[@FlorianFahrenberger]

Looks fogging amazing! I tried the same trick with normal ice for a scene. It also works for the fog, but the ice kept melting and dripping out my cooler... that's why dry ice is a brilliant idea! Also: Hot lights are bad for this! I tried to work with a 1K close to the floor and it basically blew my fog all through the room in a few seconds.

[@TheGamerFromMars]

The dry ice website said the closest seller was 80 miles away from me; guess I'm going on a road trip!

[@dibh8173]

Holy shit 🤣🤣🤣 anyway congrats😅

[@risbill1]

I am a photographer but we needed some fog for a shoot sort of last minute. We basically cut a hole in each end of a regular bag of ice and put the fog machine right up to one of the openings. The other end of the ice bag we attached a piece of dryer vent we "borrowed" from the house we were shooting in. It all worked perfectly and it was super cheap.

[@jonathanstrashoon7679]

I was looking for some fog or smoke DIY setups and came across this guy. Never heard of him before but he is brilliantly hillarious. Fantastic *two thumbs way up*

[@dawsonboyle99]

The car tecnique=Genius!

[@CoreyHallam]

I love all the videos, just because they help when you have no idea how to make a short film!

[@LocalContentShow]

For my A-Level film I had a scene which called for a smoke filled gambling den (you know the cliche) and I happened to be sitting right by the smoke machine. Now, being that we'd never used one before, my mates decided to dump the combined juice of about *4 hours* worth of liquid in there which (through some fluke of thermals) shot right up my suit sleeve and out into my face. All while I was puffing on a *gigantic* cigar which seemed to put out more smoke than a Volvo, and struggling to figure out why the person picked to choke out lines while being smoked like ham was the only person with asthma. Best A-level by far.

[@JPKloess]

I think this is my new favorite episode. This is just so epic looking!

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

Awesome tip since I have a scene to do coming up with fog. Off to get a cheap cooler and dry ice.

[@WTHelge]

Great episode! Love simple DIY stuff.

[@user-oj9jw5dx6q]

Hi a tip for connecting the fog machine to the pipe- leave a gap because this allows for air to get through the system cresting better results great video keep up the great work

[@galinswigart]

Glad Press n’ Seal plastic wrap is incredible for keeping fog away from smoke detectors

[@KwasnikPictures]

oh wow looks so amazing! those colourss! that fog!

[@wyattdobson]

Great episode. Love you guys.

[@SAndSPictures]

I NEED that car thing for my next short film!! So glad I saw this while it's still in pre-production!

[@Cameraman_Sam]

Top notch.

[@BakerbrothertvOfficial]

I love this look for photography! I usually take advantage of the mist and fog but it would be cool to get an actual smoke machine.

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

This is so frikkin cool dude! Awesome stuff!!!! This is the kind of thing I remember Film Riot being (not to say the new stuff is bad, its great too, but I just love the On-the-cheap practical effects that you did alot of). Cool stuff bro!

[@TheZaco32]

Awesome video guys! Thanks for the upload!

[@Bosch232]

Great episode. Just like the old school film riot days.

[@sowhatfilmz]

Great tip! They used the same technique on the movie "My Name is Bruce"

[@SirMrPoopington]

Haven't finished the video yet... I LOVE IT

[@LucasKStudios]

I've learned so many techniques from you guys! Thanks so much for posting these helpful videos! Keep making awesome stuff!

[@SRMsuperrandommoments]

Yes I need this effect

[@liamtaylor9476]

Love your videos. Inspired me as a filmmaker.

[@AuthorBryceSanders]

This is exactly what I needed help on for my next large project. Haha, thanks guys. =)

[@waleedelnahas5686]

Sweet information😊😋 thanks Ryan.

[@TaiGordon]

I got so happy when you wished us a happy Hanukkah. Loving the love, Ryan.

[@ReaganWellsSaysHi]

Epic! That looks incredible!

[@SASASA666]

amazing!! you are the best Ryan!!

[@pablorosales6406]

I love those movie references that you say at the end! So far I manage to know most of them! :D

[@HardworkRules]

Looks great. I kind of like how it looks when you stepped on it. idk why. I just think it is different and cool.

[@willpeppercorn366]

Hi Ryan! Just gunna say thank you for being 10 times better then school, for teaching me stuff I really wanna take forward into my career. You probably get this a lot, but I'm 16 and trying to get some of my work noticed, my latest film, 'Chocked' was uploaded the other day, and I was wondering if you could give me feedback on how to tidy my films up a bit? Cheers!

[@RawloftheDead]

That was very helpful and easy explanation thank you

[@ankitlakhanpal7142]

These guys are rediculesy awesome.

[@LaneCarter]

The broken car effect was especially useful. Thanks!

[@dirkberger9024]

You can also make really cool sfx by putting dry ice on a large piece of metal.

[@iceycat25]

Kind of wish you guys did more sci-fi stuff. I would love to see a short like Losses or something but with sci-fi instead.

[@UntrainedSlackers]

So much fun!

[@cessers]

Fog is always fun! Halloween forums have a lot of options on DIY fog chillers too. Yours is genius in its simplicity, however. Well done.

[@videocasetteTV]

It is very excellent can you show us in another episode the schematic of lighting because it is really awesome .

[@CathyDirector]

Great episode. I watched the fog episode yesterday. Its like you can read my thoughts. :)

[@JeremyPhun]

That anticipation at the end tho

[@RealFredX]

Home Alone. Awesome Video as usual. Great tips!

[@back2thefuture]

The car idea is a good effect- however it would be hard to run without a fog machine, which sort of sucks. But definitely a trick to keep in the book :)

[@BayareaJay]

What a Great tip! Thanks guys! Funny ending too hahaha

[@CZsWorld]

Thank you! This is prefect for my upcoming music video!

[@tigereyevisuals5567]

And wow this fog effect made it look like a hollywood movie scene! Great trick Ryan?

[@aisuru01]

Hey guys it helps if you put the PVC a few inches away from the fog machine. It helps generate more fog and it still goes directly into the cooler. I used the bucket, pvc, and regular ice method because I found that dry ice tends to get a shell of ice on it and stops working.

[@StrawBerriJuice]

Nice video Ryan!

[@isaaccarlton]

I used a humidifier to produce steam for my latest video. Not going to lie, it worked really well for the shots I used it for.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Isaac Carlton Isaaaaac! Cool to randomly see your comment here.

[@isaaccarlton]

gabemillermusic Gabe! Glad to see you're a Film Riot fan!

[@Midgetman82]

Home Alone reference! Nice!

[@Arieljaay]

I once worked with a fog effect on stage crew for a school production but the only time the fog had a really good effect was when we were rehearsing.

[@thewolfpacktravels]

Great video. You mentioned that the fog set off smoke alarms in your house due to its heat. Are there any potential hazards your vehicle by putting the fog through the engine? It looks great, just want to make sure I don't damage anything in a vehicle I'm borrowing for the day.

[@chadmcclellan678]

Hey Ryan, can you do an episode on ETTR for Log shooters? it would be nice to see some testing on that theory.

[@nickolaswillbanks8244]

Loved the Cowboys cooler lol

[@kulmajaba]

PROTIP: You can do the same with normal ice or snow, flexible aluminium ventilation pipe and a bucket. Extend the pipe and coil it into the bucket/container so that it runs along the walls, then dump the ice in the middle. Preferably in a bag so you can easily take it out later. This way even though dry ice is a lot cooler at -79°C the normal ice has more time to cool down the fog and you get the same effect. Squash the end of the pipe into a slit and you're good to go. Also, dry ice is so cold hat you can actually get injuries similar to burns from it so do wear gloves when handling it.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

you make me want to spend all my money with these videos

[@lebavu8260]

So in theory, using those reuseable freezer ice packs should work as well too right?

[@RedBellyMedia]

Hey Film Riot crew! I was wondering after all these years using the fog machine, do you only use water based fluids or have you used oil based fluids too? and if so have you noticed any residue forming on your camera and equipment after use? cheers

[@Myshowbro]

legend has it he still trying to get to the Point of the video .

[@MikkelsenM2]

Sweet! Thanks for the tips :D

[@herimanda8154]

Awesomly awesome! :D

[@spencerberg7477]

Wow! You have sprung in subscribers! From when I subscribe you had 56,500 subscriber! You should celebrate!!

[@JokersWild70]

Where can I get a couple of those rotating red lights that are at 0:43?

[@tonyshazam6271]

resqfireman1 proably Walmart in the car section or Spencer's

[@ethansk8ter]

I found the American DJ Red LED beacon which is similar

[@WarTornProductions]

Wow awesome, we dont have the priveledge of a fog machine so we use a pan, tabletop stove and glycerin, works great for 5 bucks lol, could you make a low budget fog tutorial?? Twould be amazing!!

[@WarTornProductions]

Also i almost subscribed again i totally forgot were already subscribed lolol

[@LordBlob1]

Just put dry ice into a bowl of hot water. It produces a lot of fog. The fog is carbon dioxide but I'm pretty sure it won't harm you. It is also therefore denser than air so it stays low. This will only cost you however much the dry ice is. I'm not sure if it will last as long as this method but it is definitely effective and a lot cheaper.

[@SamuelFilip]

Merry Christmas! This is what we celebrate because Jesus is born! Booh yeaa!

[@madific]

Hey Ryan, Can we just use dry ice and pour some warm water on it?

[@upstate1bmx]

Film Riot Ryan, where do you find the classic Tv clips you put in some episodes?

[@bighornaudioproductions6104]

The best fog for this is cyro freeze by froggy fog and the pipe on the fogger nozzle like that will melt the pipe and restrict fog it works better to make the hole about 3inches then set the fogger 1to2inchces away from the hole fyi

[@yerandimontalvo2998]

Thanks for the Domain.com discount guys!!

[@mycosys]

How do you guys not know the trick (used for decades) of using a hot water urn with HVAC hose connected to create incredible, thick low lying fog that wont kick up. The urn prevents the dry ice from getting coated with water ice (insulating it) and gives a much more consistent fog level (it would otherwise drop off VERY quickly, though last longer).

[@YBXtreminal]

happy Hanukkah Ryan :) Great videos!!!

[@JorikDozy]

Hi Ryan, love your show. Where can I purchase that grey hoody you are wearing? Keep it up!

[@paulocone1963]

They sell the hoodie on their store: triune-store.myshopify.com

[@sean.sullivan]

any issues with the fogger and oily residue? maybe my fog juice is low quality but has left oily and sticky surfaces around where ever it's placed. Just wondering about filling a room before unleashing the fog! haha.

[@2NerdsOnaCouch]

dude....under 300 club....and i just wanna say i love y'all....plus I JUST got a canon t3i like 2 days ago. :D fun stuff to come :D

[@StevenParry]

Ryan and Crew.. How much dry ice did you put in the cooler, 1 pound or 10?? I am thinking this is going to go great for the upcoming halloween party and videos made for the event prior! Thanks guys !!!

[@AlliHahn]

You can create a similar effect by putting dry ice in boiling water. You get a lot more fog a lot faster. It's gets to about 4 feet thick.

[@JJtoob]

5:13

[@fab702]

thanks!

[@MonoahMono]

Happy Holidays guys, ya'll are some serious creative muda****ers!!!

[@tobiaspolze]

This has to be used for my Halloween party next year :O

How dangerous is the fog of the smoke machine itself? If I lie into this cold, low haning fog, won't I suffocate after too much time?

[@muhammadferly9448]

Hi Film Riot can you create or breakdown the vfx in I Frankenstein Film when the human changed to a demon

[@masonbrownie]

Did you guys use the sound pack from VC or your own?

[@Jurjjfedgvbjjkooopok]

That ending XD

[@porgeet]

Awesome tips! And was that a Home Alone reference? :D

[@overmyshoulder28]

How long does the fog stay low, near the ground? Room temperature around 30°C

[@opportunityknocks3088]

Sweet, love this guys...But who is the Dallas fan!!!!! Because im one!!!! XD

[@tfrs1670]

Hey Ryan!

[@DelonHoMusic]

where can I buy that red emergency light?

[@L33tH4ks]

I'm not even shooting anything at the moment but I want to do this just for fun!

[@unusualsuspect6183]

Anyone know were to get the sic fi lights he had in the video and what there called ?

[@KieranM22]

do you know how to make the fog different colours?

[@DefiantFilmsTV]

Home Alone