New 2008 video added

1/1/09- I added a new video that shows previsualization I did with my friend Glenn, as well as the finished display. The pre-viz involved shooting footage of my house, tracking it with 3d tracking software, bulding a CGI model of the train, and then rendering and compositing it. The train model was deliberately simple, and was designed simply to show size and position. It was incredibly helpful in making the final decisions prior to construction.

Nearly Lifesize train crashed through house

Pix and Vids for 2008 now online

12/2/08 - The site has been updated with the addition of pictures and video from 2008. The theme this year was "Train Crash", and involved a nearly lifesize steam locomotive that appeared to crash through the front of my house.

The pictures include both the construction and the finished display, and the videos this year have not only the shows, but also a timelapse featuring construction, Halloween night and demolition of the display.

Nearly Lifesize train crashed through house

Welcome to the new SoCalHalloween website

7/1/08 - Three important pieces of information. First, I have completely re-designed the entire website to look better and (hopefully) make it easier to find the cool stuff. I hope you like the new design

Second, all video on the site is now streaming. As long as you have the Flash Player, you can click on the videos and watch them. If you can see videos on YouTube, then you already have the Flash Player.

Third, I have finally added all new photos and videos from my 2007 haunt. Why did it take so long? See the first important piece of information above.

This was by far my most ambitious show ever, and was only possible with the help of a lot of friends. Here's an image to show you what I'm talking about. Click on it to jump to the photo gallery, or use the "Pictures" menu on the left to get there.

Skeleton and crow

There are also extensive construction photos that can be seen.

3/17/07 - I updated the site with new pictures (2005 and 2006) and a new video (2006). I also re-structured the site. Let me know if the navigation seems good or could be better