Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2023
- This Animated Skeleton Groundbreaker is a DIY mechanical prop, perfect for your HALLOWEEN graveyard haunt. Watch this How-To tutorial and view the step-by-step instructions to build your own animatronic groundbreaking skeleton. With its zombie like movements, this spooky creature would be a great addition to any ghost filled trick-or-treat cemetery!
ANIMATED GROUNDBREAKER: • Skeleton Groundbreaker...
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the movement looks so good and creepy!
Thanks pickledcow for the compliment.
It's weird... This channel is no stranger to handling skeletons and such, but for some reason this project in particular feels like you're giving instructions on how to make your own Frankenstein creation. lol
I guess I am bringing into existence a creature that rises from the dead! LOL, thanks Bob... now I'm scared!
I like how you give a clear demonstration of the finished project first.
Thanks Peter for taking the time to watch and to also leave a nice comment.
I've always loved props that are made with discarded electronics. Weatherproofing is always an issue, but some amazing things can be made with them!
They can really simplify the animation on any build. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment.
You know Halloween prep is in full swing when Paul drops his first tutorial of the season! Another amazing build AND step-by-step how-to video. Thank you Paul for your unparalleled creativity and commitment to keeping Halloween FUN and SPOOKY!
Hi Steve and thanks for the glowing review of this video, it is much appreciated.
This looks so good.
This funny because 2 weeks ago by my father's house, someone was throwing out one of those baby seats and I picked it up, took it home and it works. Was going to make your floating bride but I think I my have changed my mind. 😂
Dumpster diving is a good thing!! Have fun and thanks for watching and commenting.
I adore how this turned out! The dirt section is Ingenious! The pool noodles with burlap realy is a different take on how most usualy do it.
Thanks SkellingtonGhost, I always appreciate your comments.
Excellent work! The skeleton's hair reminds of Jim Carrey when he played Count Olaf from "A Series of Unfortunate Events".
Thanks you so much for taking the time to comment. I will have to look up him and his hair to compare.
Paul returns with walk off home run with this prop
Hi LordHog, what a great compliment. Thank you and thanks for watching.
I love the way he moves !
Thanks... I owe it all to the mamaroo baby swing. Such a cool mechanism!
Yay! Your videos are my favorite. I also like that you use a lot of the same supplies as prior videos because I have lots of leftovers.
Some supplies are just so versatile and good to have on hand. I am so happy that my videos are your favorite.
First off -- FANTASTIC!!! OMG this is great! As a follower of your channel, that's exactly what I thought you were going to use those fans and that baby thing again... Have you thought about using motors and linkages to achieve the same effect? I know it takes some mechanical skills to pull it off, but I'm sure it can be done. I think the other prop you made, the Living Tombstone I still want to make, I purchased all the parts to make it, just that I haven't yet... Maybe that will be this year's prop. And as you know I built your "Beware of Spooks" sign, I get a lot of complements on that prop. Just top-notch designs, clear and great instructions! Thanks a bunch for making these videos.
As always, thanks Ray for the nice comments. Sometimes I try to find ways for viewers, of all skill levels, to achieve some great effects with "off the shelf" items. I really appreciate your input.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Yes, I understand that you're trying to keep it simple, and sometimes you do give options in your instructions to make it with other items, but what these mechanisms have going for them is that they are already figured out and do what you want them to do; so I get it... and to be honest I never think about repurposing appliances like you do. Anyway, these are such good ideas that you can run with them in so many directions, and that's what you inspire!
Thank you for all your hard work and giving back/sharing with the community! I look forward to many more tutorials this Halloween season! Many thanks! 🎃
Thanks Damian for the kind words and gracious compliment, it means a lot.
This is cool! Definitely saving it.
Thanks I'm glad that you like it!
Thank you for this new video, I get such a thrill out of these. For me the best part of building Halloween props is problem solving. You sir are a master problem solver, you are MacGyver-like. The great part of your videos is that everything you show and the way you do things can easily be applied to other projects. So with that said, I have been looking for one of those baby swing gismos ever since the levitating table video. So I think I will have to come up with another source of motion. Your videos are always entertaining, easy to follow and inspiring. And now...OFF TO THE GARAGE!
What would we do without our garages?! Thanks for your personal words about my videos, they are greatly appreciated.
❤❤ This is amazing!!! I made your haunted table last year and placed the Halloween candy on it. The kids/parents loved it! Excited to try this out!!
That sound like a great idea for the levitating table. Let me know how this build turns out.
Super cool, great job on this.
I'm glad that you like it and thanks for the nice comment.
Thanks, I'm building one right now! Walmart 2023 skeletons have arms that are a little different(upper arm is now mostly one piece with a few screws for just the ball) but you can still use the fender washer+bungee, you just need to dremel a slot in the ball for half the fender washer, the rest of the shoulder joint bungee connection is the same. To connect the lower arm bone, there's a convenient hole from the injection molding that I'm going to put another screw eye in to attach the bungee.
Thanks for the insight. Products are not always the same from year to year or even always available, so this may help others to customize it to the product that they might have. Thanks also for watching and for taking the time to leave this comment.
This prop is amazing. The motions of the fan and baby swing are so smooth. I love and appreciate your breakdown of how to put the prop together. It is so helpful and very easy to follow.
Thanks so much, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and for writing such a thoughtful comment.
Thank you so much for another amazing video! All of your projects are just incredibly inspiring, and I hope to see see more :)
And thank you for watching and commenting. I am thrilled that they inspire you.
Another great project and tutorial, thanks Paul
You are very welcome Leigh, It is always nice to hear from you.
I tuned in because I liked the motion of the prop! I have ninety percent of what I need to do this in my workshop, except for the baby seat thing and the fan. My goal is to accomplish this same motion with one motor.
Thanks Kurt, I'm glad that I was able to inspire you. Please let me know how your build turns out.
I'm excited you're back!
Yes, it's that time of year again.
This is amazing!!!
Thanks, and thanks for watching.
Just brilliant!!
Thank you so much for the nice compliment.
Amazing Imagination!!! A thousand thanks!
And thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
I love and look forward to all of your videos, but this one is the ultimate example of using things that almost everyone has access to in a creative way to amazing effect. You are a treasure to the Halloween prop community!
Thank you so much for that glowing compliment! I really appreciate your appreciation for them and for taking the time to not only watch them, but to also leave such a nice comment.
You, sir, are a creative genius. So many useful techniques here - the bungee cord joints, the pool noodles holding the arms in a more natural position, the nails keeping the hands in place. They'll be very useful even if one doesn't make this specific prop. Great prop & great tutorial!
Hi Susan, thanks so much for your insightful comment. Yes, not only do certain supplies always come in handy... also certain techniques do too. Glad you like!
Brilliant and very easy to follow along with! Thank you!
You are welcome Jack, thanks for watching and for commenting.
Amazing video as always!!
Well thanks, I appreciate the nice compliment.
My absolute favorite Halloween how to's, i love the simple step by step process. I know its a lot of work and it doesnt go unnoticed! I really appreciate these
Your appreciation for these videos and then taking the time to verbalize it is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
This is stunning. Thank you.
You are very welcome, I am so happy that you liked it.
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing
And thanks for watching!
Fantastic looking prop and very professional video. Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Absolutely LOVE it! You did a great job on explaining and showing this tutorial. Keep up the awesomeness!
I'm so glad that you liked it and thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment.
Your creations are always SO Good!! The step-by-step instructions are perfect to teach everyone how to make them. I think this guy is your BEST one so far. His movements are smooth and lifelike.
Hi Gregory. Thanks for the nice compliment and the thoughtful critique. I do try to make my props approachable, even the very involved builds.
A great tutorial and a fantastic prop.
Thanks Cole, glad you like it!
Amazing! I may give this build a try!
Great! Have fun with the build and thanks for watching.
This is brilliant. Thank you for making these videos
You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting.
Amazing tutorial. Thanks for the great details!
My pleasure, I'm glad that you like it.
Welcome back. These videos are always amazing.
Thanks everfree, It is always nice to hear from you.
I enjoy your creative skills as well as the production value on these how to videos. Your voice just is so great for narration, and you cadence very smooth as you speak. The attention to detail and with the layout for the construction is complete and easy to follow. I enjoy these as entertainment as well as ideas for projects. Another great video great work as always looking forward to more season videos...
Wow Jett, thanks for all of the nice compliments. It is appreciated greatly.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms You are welcome my friend, I enjoy your very hard work...
Looks fantastic! This is definitely something I want to try
Please do Cindy, I would love to know how yours turns out. Thanks for watching!
The dedication! 💀🙌🏽
What a nice thing to say, thanks!
EXXCELLENT Instructions, THANK YOU!!
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
I love your videos! Your attention to detail of the tutorials is great.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks Regina, I'm so glad that you like them.
Amazing!!!
Thanks Lori, I knew you would appreciate it!
Thank you!!!
And thank you for watching and commenting.
I wait for your videos all year!! Thank you so much!!
Well, I certainly hope that they are worth the wait. Thank you for your loyal support.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Always. ALWAYS. 🖤🧡💀👻👽🎃
This is one of the best ever!
Thanks Silly, it is also one of my favorites too. Thanks for watching!
YAY! YOU"RE BACK!!!!!!
Yes, it is that time of year again. Boy it comes around fast!! I hope you like.
looks very nice
Thanks, I'm glad that you like it!
This was phenomenal, thank you for sharing!
I am happy to do it and I appreciate your nice comment.
outstanding
Thanks Todd!
AWSOME! This is simple AWSOME! Thanks 🙂
Thanks Peter for watching and for the nice compliment.
Brilliantly Constructed! The movement is so natural! That’s why he is so scary!!
Thanks Dawn, I'm glad that you like it... and that you took the time to leave such a nice comment.
That was awesome. Thanks. ❤
And thank you Jake for watching and commenting.
Omg this is a great creation & thank you for being hugely detailed for those that may struggle to follow along - I must make this
I'm so glad that you appreciate me going through all the details and I hope that you do give this prop a try. Thank you so much for taking the time to not only watch, but to also leave a comment.
I’m just starting on motorized props this year, and fighting not to add this to the list. Love your ideas and coming up with ways to building what looking like complex movements with easy solutions.
I appreciate the toughtful comment. I do try to come up with some "shortcuts" to creating unique effects. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for doing this
I'm glad that you like, thank you for watching and commenting.
Absolutely amazing. Not only are the finished results always stunning, but the step-by-step instructions are always well articulated and easy to follow. Phenomenal. Can't wait to make one of these spectacular projects. Fantastic job as always!
Hey Krypt, thanks for the compliments and kind words. Have fun making Halloween Fun and let me know how it turns out.
That is Friken awesome !!! A little bit out of my skill level but amazing. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, I'm glad that you liked it.
Another great video, Paul!
Thanks Ryan, I appreciate it.
Excellent!!
Glad you like it!
Awesome as always!
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the support.
What a thorough, detailed and awesome tutorial! You rock, thank you!!
Thank you so much for the nice compliments, I'm glad that you found this how-to video helpful. Thanks for watching!
Very cool. Nice to see you back with more cool projects.
Hi Jasper, yes it is that time of year again. Thanks for watching and commenting.
D g so awesome. Great work
Thank you so much! Thanks also for taking the time to watch and comment.
Paul, you have the most in depth tutorials and imagination I’ve ever seen. You sir are truly a genius! Your channel deserves so many more followers. ❤
Hi HSS, from your lips to god's ears. Views and followers are a tricky thing to figure out... I'll just keep plugging along. Thanks for taking the time to watch and for the very nice comments.
This is amazing. You're quite the craftsman, sir.
Thank you for that very nice comment, it is much appreciated.
I love how much step to step detail you give and the bonus of stopping and highlighting parts , I know I can watch this and make my own , will now be watching all of your videos 😊🎉.
Thanks Alexander, I am so glad that you are enjying my videos. I hope that they inspire you to take some of these projects on.
Thanks you again for another amazing creation. As always the step by step is really helpful and I love that you use recycled items like the baby swing. A great spooky and doable project to celebrate Halloween and delight the neighbors.
Thanks Mr. Orchard for your thoughtful and insightful comment. They are always appreciated.
That is the best. I love it.Thank you for making this video.
Thanks Linda, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very good
Thanks Steve!
Wow that came out so good! Great work ☠️
Thanks totalnonstop, I'm so glad that you like it and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Fantastic video and omg what a work! True artist 👌
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a message, thank you so much!
How coincidental! I was just thinking about your channel this morning! Love this project! 🎃
We must be on the same wavelength... thanks for watching.
Wow epic build I absolutely love how you turned in to an animictronic and being so life like
Thanks for the nice comment... and for watching too!
@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Your very much welcome I really enjoyed it an amazing and epic animatictronic diy
Video is very well done thanks
Thank you Michael, I appreciate the nice comment.
Wow so cool. I love how you do your videos. You show very clearly how to do it step by step. I also like your voice is very clear and calming. Excellent job on the artwork Halloween prop and your video production. New to your channel but will be catching up and watching all your prior videos. Thanks for being so easy to follow your directions on the how to do things. Awesome 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂
Hi Melonee, thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave such a nice complimentary comment. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Wow, what a great early birthday gift! I always look forward to these!
Well, Happy Birthday and many more. Thanks for watching.
You give the easiest to follow instructions I have seen. Thanks 👍
These are some complicated builds, so I do try to make the instructions easy to follow. Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms It is a complicated build. But, your instructions make it feel less intimidating.
Beautiful work and very well done video
Thanks Gina, I appreciated you taking the time to both watch and comment on my video.
Now THAT is WAY Cool! 👍🏻🍻❤️😎
Thanks topcat!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Sonya, I'm glad that you like!
I created this and he is awesome !! Ty so much !
And thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment.
Very welcome, everyone loves it!
Working on this build. Had to make some modifications as the skeleton I used had ball and socket joints rather than the ratchet ones like the one you used. Otherwise going well. I am going to use spray foam for the outside covering of the mound.
Sounds good gravemarker, please let me know how it turns out! Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Very very nice! 🇮🇹
Thanks Sacha!
Fantastic work love it !!! HFL!!
Thanks Deoblo, I'm glad that you like it and thanks for the nice comment.
You're so awesome. I love these videos.
Thanks MrFallred for the nice comment, it is much appreciated.
I didnt order this! Oh yes i did! Cant to watch. Ill go ahead and say great job Paul!
I'll take it, but let me know what you really think once you have a chance to view.
Paul, Looks very very nice. Really good job! As a fellow editor I appreciate how much time it takes to put this all together! Thanks Paul!
Awesome idea ❤❤❤❤ xxx
Thanks and thanks for watching.
Wow that was one of the best, most through tutorials I’ve seen. Kudos!
FYI I found that child size clothes fit the skeletons the best.
Hi and thanks for the nice comment. Good to know about the child size clothes, obviously my old shirt that I grabbed from the rag bag proved way too big.
Amazing ❤🎃 Happy spooky season 👻
Thanks Pumpkin, I'm so glad that you like.
That’s one of the best tutorials I’ve seen in awhile. So lifelike. I’m using this!)🎃🔪
Thanks Warlord, I'm glad that you like it. Thanks also for watching and commenting.
First of all thank you, for this tutorial. It will be a challenge to do because I do not have the two main items that you have in your tutorial for movement. So therefore we have to figure out something different.
First thing is the top of the fan how wide is it.
The second thing is a movement of the baby swing, I guess?
Hopefully we can come up with a replacement for these two items. In order to make this project similar to yours.
We, is me, myself, and I.
Thank you again.
Hi and thanks for taking the time to watch and ask questions. The width of the fan is about 7", the important thing to keep in mind is finding one that the ribcage of the skeleton (that you use) can fit over. As far as the baby swing, I have not seen any other product similar, probably because they have a patent on it. As suggested in my videos where this is used, look for a used one and pay a fraction of the cost. Good luck and keep your eyes peeled for bargains!
NICE! Going to build a few of these if I can find the fan and baby bed thingy
I hope that you are lucky to find some afforadble 4Moms baby swings, they are out there and their movement cannot be beat. Please let me know how they turn out.
Love these! I had to buy a brand new mamaroo for the levitating table since everyone around here and shops were asking about the same cost as a brand new one 😞
Sorry you had to pay full price. Keep your eyes peeled just in case a cheap one comes along, then snap it up! Thanks for watching.
Congrats Paul on getting 16,000 views!
Thanks CFAO, it is doing well!
That was amazing!!!! I'm going to make like 10 of them. And build them into a skull wall.
WOW, that sounds ambitious!! Please let me know how it turns out and thanks for watching!
@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I've made the wall before. I made the skulls out of milk jugs. The last one I made took 427 jugs. The next one I make will prob take 500 or so.