And The Earth Moved

[hlmn]

I've had this thought out for awhile and decided this contest was as good an excuse as any to build this prop. I think I have all of the Reqs covered with the exception of my post count. I'm a bit slow on posting I will have to pick it up to meet them by the end of the month hehe.
so here is
And The Earth Moved.
parts list
2 6' lengths of window screen frame 2.50 ea.= 5.00
1 set of 4 corner brackets for frame 1.50ea.= 1.00
1 2'window blind 3.95
30ft. 25lb fishing line .30
12 #10 screws .95
1 outdoor junction box 5.95
13 small eyelets .50 prorated from box of 100
foam for tombstone 5.00
computer speakers 6.00
cheap mp3 player 15.00
2 LEDs 1.25
Wire for LEDs 10 ft. .75
Burlap 6.95 30ft. roll used 10' 2.25
Misc. paint .75
doing own voice over FREE
total $48.65
YouTube - The Earth Moved.mp4

I do not get the paper I hope these are ok
http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/Lurkerz12/downsized_0914001923.jpg
http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/Lurkerz12/0914001923a.jpg

[Zombie-F]

Another nice job! I'm very impressed with the ingenuity of this one.

[Devils Chariot]

Very Cool! I NEVER never would even imagine a mechanism like this. What a great effect!

[niblique71]

I agree.... Very Ingenious!!!

[Hauntiholik]

I think I missed something. Is the motor included in your parts list?

[spideranne]

Very creative and unique movement.

[nixie]

That's really, really clever!! I would be afraid to walk past this thing on Halloween night! How did you come up with this? Ingenious!

[krough]

Really nice effect and quite clever mechanism

[hlmn]

I think I missed something. Is the motor included in your parts list?

Per contest rules the motor, walwart and "prop" are not part of total cost.
but the motor is one of those 12v automotive motors everyone has been using. cost on it was $8.00
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G16034
as far as "Prop" i was not sure what to call the prop on this and I knew I was under the $100 limit so i included everything else in the cost.

[Otaku]

Wow. That's a very creepy effect, and a nice voice-over, too. Reminds me of the grave in the Hallowed Haunting Grounds, which was a prop I've envied for years. Another cool variant of the FCG mechanism.

[heresjohnny]

Very clever, another new take on the crank mechanism. That will freak some people out.

[dionicia]

That is awesome.

I can't wait to see closer pics. I like the design.

[Wildcat]

Very cool. Nice and subtle, which lends to the overall creepy effect.

[Haunted Bayou]

Man..you could make props look like they are breathing.

I don't think we have seen anything like it.

[fick209]

this is cool, another very creative entry. Excellent work!

[bourno]

Cool effect you built there. Great job

[Joiseygal]

That is cool! People are definitely going to give this a second look when they go past it. Way to come up with a really good idea!

[Dark Angel 27]

nice job! love the look of the whole thing!

[pyro]

thats cool love to see it closer and how the blinds are made tomove that way--- great job

[lowdwnrob]

That is awesome. Very nice work.

[Bone To Pick]

Clever mechanism, great effect! Well done!

[Just Whisper]

I love this effect. So very creepy. I have been thinking about a prop like this, but never came up with an idea as cool as yours. It will definitely have those ToTs thinking twice about walking past.

[fritz42_male]

EXCELLENT effect and a very ingenious mechanism. Once again I am awed by the abilities of people in this forum.

Reminds me of the scene from the old B&W UK movie 'Quatermass and the Pit' - great movie and well worth getting - creepy even now.

In it, a worker falls to the ground and the ground is rippling under him.

[hpropman]

I agree a very clever take on the crank mechanism! The use of the blinds was pure genius. Every contest with this group brings out more and more creativity.

[Hellrazor]

Very creepy. How does it show up at night?

[turtle2778]

Very cool. I saw a prop like this last year. But it sold for 400 bucks. Do you have a video of the movement before the exterior? Im sure we would all love a how-to on this. Great job!!

[Zurgh]

Very nice & something I'd be interested to apply at my own graveyard, thanks! A how-to would be awesome, if you can, that is.

[hlmn]

Thank you all for the comments. After the contest i will put together a quick TUT.

[remylass]

Man, I am jealous. This is really cool.

[psyko99]

That is pretty cool. I like the movement ad the voice over.