Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost: Part One - Disappearing Head

[@luissinsin]

This looks great. Good job Zach!!

[@propagenda1972]

Thank you. It’s a labor of love.

[@mikeysteins1784]

Can’t wait for the rest of these! Thanks for doing this

[@propagenda1972]

My pleasure!

[@bobcrowe5077]

Thank you for showing us how to do this. I have my two Hauntley's heads and will be starting this project today.

[@propagenda1972]

Let me know how it does for you.

[@jeffhan25]

Soooo good! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@propagenda1972]

Glad you liked it. Next one’s going to be cool.

[@GWT181]

VanOaksProps shouted you out. So glad he did.

[@pvattimo4488]

Ditto!!!

[@propagenda1972]

Van Oaks Props is the best.

[@MC-gn2tq]

Heard about this video from Van Oaks too. So glad you posted this. I’ve seen these short throw projector props the last few years & always wondered if the video files could be modified to make a Hatbox Ghost prop. Awesome!

[@propagenda1972]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JScottWells]

Looking forward to seeing this come together!

[@propagenda1972]

It will be a journey for sure.

[@JustInspiretoday]

Great job Zach!

[@propagenda1972]

Thank you.

[@seanoneill5443]

Love this. I’m building one but trying a different method for the head. Can you share the files in a standard format too please? Thanks! Keep up the great work

[@propagenda1972]

I've place an additional link in the description in MP4 format. It has both top and bottom head animations in one mp4 so you can project it and adjust your model appropriately.

[@robertrisley9247]

Great build, Zach! 👏 Would sound run in conjunction with a video played through the prop head? I was just curious if I was to find a projection of a head/face with audio if that would work? Thanks!

[@propagenda1972]

Should work. You would need to work out the looping so that it runs for as long as you are wanting to play the video.

[@danmansonmagic428]

Wonderful. Thank you. Did the Dropbox link get truncated?

[@propagenda1972]

Let me check

[@propagenda1972]

They did because of some weird KZbin verification.

[@propagenda1972]

Links should be working now.

[@terrynightshade4109]

Good day. This is awesome. I am trying to convert some videos for a similar project. Do you know of a converter that works well to convert to AMV?

[@propagenda1972]

@@terrynightshade4109 I used Handbrake.

[@michaelmyers2517]

dont get the cable difference u got an amazon link for the cable? usually charge and sync cables do both

[@lifeofMikeee67]

This is wonderful!! so How do you time it to switch back and forth from one head to the other? BTW.....I got one of those cheap Jabberin Jack O'Lanterns....looks like the same projector as the Hauntly Head. I'm going to experiment with it. Same connectors speaker and all. I'll probaby buy a few more since I cant find the Hauntly Head.

[@lifeofMikeee67]

Nevermind.....I looked at both videos and realize that there is a delay on the bottom skull.....so if you turn on both projectors at the same time it will be perfectly timed. Thanks again...I am so excited to build this.

[@propagenda1972]

@@lifeofMikeee67 Exactly right. Just need to make sure you turn them on at the same time. Thanks for watching. Working on Tutorial 3 coming out soon.

[@robertrisley9247]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing! 👏👍

[@propagenda1972]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Erika-Raf]

This is a game changer, even for a Madam Leota....oooh boyyy...this has my wheels turning now...

[@propagenda1972]

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@michaelmyers2517]

yes me too i was using peepers ghost effect for madam leota which is cool too

[@rodriguez1421]

If I can’t find the hauntleys head what do you recommend to use as a replacement?

[@propagenda1972]

I can provide the videos of the head in mp4 form. I would recommend editing the videos together and projecting them onto styrofoam heads that are painted black with the noses removed. You will have to position the hatbox and head to match the projections.

[@claireschuyler4267]

you’re the coolest

[@propagenda1972]

I try

[@ALEX_LOPEZ28]

genial!

[@danm1438]

And idea where to but "mindscope's the hauntley's animated talking haunted head"? Everywhere I've looked is out of stock

[@propagenda1972]

I believe Spirit Halloween will be offering them again soon.

[@thenahuatlchannel3896]

I just found one at my local Spirit of Halloween

[@waltersworx]

Hi Zach, this is a fun build! I sent you a DM on insta regarding the Hatbox Ghost image you are using in your videos. Looking forward to discussing it with you soon.

[@albertaragon329]

Can you please send me files

[@propagenda1972]

The file links are located in the description.

[@Sigmund1924]

Why won’t someone turn off that damn alarm/siren? 😂😡

[@propagenda1972]

I think it might be time to switch the music up?