James Sutherland
March 19th, 2008, 04:40 AM
Good day,
Does anybody have any experience with rainmakers or simulating rain? Were in pre-productions of a 48min drama and the story requires the presence of rain. I’ve worked out a shot list that would require the least amount of outside shooting but we do have scenes in a park (fortunately all of them takes place at the exact same location/spot).
Now, I know of some techniques that we could use on the wide shots. One is to hose down everything in camera view and then only simulate rain directly in front of the lens. The close-ups will require something more in the form of stands with a network of pipes over the top. I saw in the “making of” Footskating 101 (SA production) rainmakers that stood on the ground spraying up. They were place a few meters away from the action to accommodate the down pour.
If anyone can help or refer me to a very cost effective solution it would be much appreciated. A home made solution would also be great.
Thank you
Does anybody have any experience with rainmakers or simulating rain? Were in pre-productions of a 48min drama and the story requires the presence of rain. I’ve worked out a shot list that would require the least amount of outside shooting but we do have scenes in a park (fortunately all of them takes place at the exact same location/spot).
Now, I know of some techniques that we could use on the wide shots. One is to hose down everything in camera view and then only simulate rain directly in front of the lens. The close-ups will require something more in the form of stands with a network of pipes over the top. I saw in the “making of” Footskating 101 (SA production) rainmakers that stood on the ground spraying up. They were place a few meters away from the action to accommodate the down pour.
If anyone can help or refer me to a very cost effective solution it would be much appreciated. A home made solution would also be great.
Thank you