How-to's, and how-we-did's regarding MST3K fan-produced videos and live performances, written by producers who have already gone through the trial and error process. Read and heed to your heart's content-- just don't forget that the Main Index is just a click away.

Special Effects

• Shadorama Tutorial, by Classic Arrow Productions - A complete account of how they achieved their shadorama effect, with a little shadorama history thrown in for good measure.
• Cheap Shadowrama, by G.A. Deezen - A complete guide showing how to create an effective, authentic shadowrama effect by using only freeware and an inexpensive webcam. exclusive

Live Production

• Mysterious Theatre 337: How It's Done, by Steven Hill - The step-by-step process of producing this live-performance is revealed.

Misc.

• How To Make An MST3K Style Show For Under $10, by Jason Soto - Nine steps to making a fanvid with little to no money.
• Making a Half-hour Fanvid Via Public Access, by Nathaniel Torres - Insight from the producer of the first public access fanvid. exclusive
• Making a Half-hour Fanvid Via Public Access - Part 2, by Nathaniel Torres - Introspection from the producer of the second public access fanvid. exclusive