Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we take a closer look at the story element of “setting” in science fiction and fantasy. We’ll discuss overall approaches to creating a great setting as well as some specific elemen...

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we take a closer look at practical creature effects, especially the “guy in a suit” work used in Japanese tokusatsu like Godzilla and other great creatures from Stan Winston and Ri...

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we get caught up on all our production progress including Rob Roman’s Space Jack web series. We’ll discuss navigating road blocks and looking for opportunities to grow in every cha...

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we review the feature length micro budget sci-fi, horror, noir, comedy, The World of the Uncanny. We talk about the great elements of this film as well as lessons to learn.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we reflect on Who Con San Diego 2017. We’ll further examine how small fandom conventions can be a great place to both learn and connect with fellow creators.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we’re just back from Who Con 2017 in San Diego, where we got to interview writer, director and special effects artist, Paul Salamoff.  He gives some great hints about micro budget ...

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week is another Short Film Shout Out.  We’ll examine the “product placement” short from Red Giant, The Plot Device. We also discuss the “creature feature” short, The Fisherman.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk about matte paintings, the classic visual effects technique that can fantastically elevate a movie.  We’ll examine our inspirations and discuss how digital technology gives...

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we review the awesome low budget fantasy adventure, DragonFyre (aka Orc War).  We’ll discuss the great aspects of this movie that we can apply to our own micro budget efforts.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk with Jim Tramontana, creator of Ace Tucker Space Trucker Serial Sci-Fi Comedy Podcast. We get to hear all about Ace Tucker as well as Jim’s other projects.