Two friends hike through a forest at night, illuminated by a flashlight and a lantern. The boys make idle chatter, talking about an urban legend. All of a sudden, they see a man in the dark. Running away, they reach their destination, a house. Once in the house, the door slams shut, and the two boys find themselves trapped inside with a certain, infamous pale-faced man…
RHS students produced this video, along with other short skits. Senior Andrew Spelic and junior Kyle Macinnis, along with another friend, have proved that they can have fun making movies using nothing more than a camera, preparation, a set, and homemade props.

Andrew Spelic and Kyle Macinnis began making videos last summer, which they posted on their YouTube channel Fro-shi-tube. Macinnis explained how he first got involved in the video-making hobby.

“We are neighbors. Andrew made the offer to me,” Macinnis said.

The pair’s videos usually consist of short, funny skits, often about ten minutes long. Videos include superheroes, a sharknado, and an epic rap battle. Spelic and Macinnis will generally meet for filming, after which Spelic edits and uploads the videos. He usually assembles all the scenes and adds sound effects.

“Sometimes [a video] will take a few days, but most only take a few hours [to film]…. Andrew does all the editing,” Macinnis said.

Spelic’s mother, Ming Spelic, noted Andrew’s interest and dedication. He took the initiative in starting the YouTube channel, and also plans the scripts and the props.

“What really triggered his interest was the movie Super 8. [He] tried different cameras… he takes time to sit down and figure out the scripts and who stands where,” Ming said.

Spelic anticipates taking video production classes in college, maybe even pursuing a minor in the field. Interested readers can look online to view what videos the friends have made by visiting their YouTube channel Fro-shi-tube.