Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! Today we examine our favorite Sci fi guns and gadgets from the history science fiction and fantasy movies and television.  We’ll discuss the how simple designs can be just as impactful as complex,  how sound design can make or break a great gadget, and how serving the story is the best way to make an iconic prop that leaves a lasting impression.

Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.