creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall at DVinfo.net

Jim Stamos · August 10th, 2012, 11:01 PM

i know this isnt where i would post this but im at a loss on where to post it?

we are doing a short film along lines of paranormal activity type. i know theres elaborate expensive ways to do this, but is there any alternatives not costing thousands of dollars to pull off.
want to show someone being pulled on floor down the hall from legs back as if someone has their legs and is pulling them back, theyre screaming with no control of what is being done. of course it has to look like noone is pulling them. im sure expensive ways involve cable etc.
also want to be able to show someone flying back into the wall as if they were thrown.
any sites show this? couldnt find anything on youtube

Giroud Francois · August 11th, 2012, 06:27 AM

with static shots, you just need somebody wearing a green zentai.

Jim Schuchmann · August 11th, 2012, 07:24 AM

This might work.
You could stage the shot in the opposite direction and then reverse it in post.

Place a strap around the chest and under the arms of your subject, bring the strap up their back and out the collar and then pull them down the hall with their legs extended out as though something was pulling on them. Keep your camera close to the head of the subject so no one sees the strap.

Reverse the shot and it will look like instead of being pulled away from the top of the hall, then are being pulled to it.

Robin Probyn · August 11th, 2012, 07:31 AM

Alternatively really piss off your wife/partner and have someone ready to shoot it.. pre pack suit case..

Bob Hart · August 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM

In Rambo 3, there is a poor wretch being dragged away by the foot by the big russian guy. They did that one well. The victim spins, and rolls like a crazy dog on a leash or a fish on a line. If you use a black painted lanyard or surfcat rigging from an ankle strap under the cuff of trackpants or long trousers, if you are careful with lighting and throw a bit of smoke in, you may be able to conceal any rigging in the shot. The struggling movements and vocalisations may also help divert attention away from what is dragging your victim.

Thomas Nibler · August 12th, 2012, 01:17 PM

i dont think this is what you are looking for, but maybe this technique comes handy for other "paranormal" activities:
Dolly zoom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(thinking about it: this effect creates the illusion of "falling" - wich could also be used to emphasise a dragging-motion)

August 10th, 2012, 11:01 PM	#1
Jim Stamos Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 565	creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall i know this isnt where i would post this but im at a loss on where to post it? we are doing a short film along lines of paranormal activity type. i know theres elaborate expensive ways to do this, but is there any alternatives not costing thousands of dollars to pull off. want to show someone being pulled on floor down the hall from legs back as if someone has their legs and is pulling them back, theyre screaming with no control of what is being done. of course it has to look like noone is pulling them. im sure expensive ways involve cable etc. also want to be able to show someone flying back into the wall as if they were thrown. any sites show this? couldnt find anything on youtube

August 11th, 2012, 06:27 AM	#2
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	Re: creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall with static shots, you just need somebody wearing a green zentai.

August 11th, 2012, 07:24 AM	#3
Jim Schuchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 123	Re: creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall This might work. You could stage the shot in the opposite direction and then reverse it in post. Place a strap around the chest and under the arms of your subject, bring the strap up their back and out the collar and then pull them down the hall with their legs extended out as though something was pulling on them. Keep your camera close to the head of the subject so no one sees the strap. Reverse the shot and it will look like instead of being pulled away from the top of the hall, then are being pulled to it.

August 11th, 2012, 07:31 AM	#4
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	Re: creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall Alternatively really piss off your wife/partner and have someone ready to shoot it.. pre pack suit case..

August 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#5
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,476	Re: creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall In Rambo 3, there is a poor wretch being dragged away by the foot by the big russian guy. They did that one well. The victim spins, and rolls like a crazy dog on a leash or a fish on a line. If you use a black painted lanyard or surfcat rigging from an ankle strap under the cuff of trackpants or long trousers, if you are careful with lighting and throw a bit of smoke in, you may be able to conceal any rigging in the shot. The struggling movements and vocalisations may also help divert attention away from what is dragging your victim. Last edited by Bob Hart; August 11th, 2012 at 11:51 AM. Reason: error

August 12th, 2012, 01:17 PM	#6
Thomas Nibler Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 51	Re: creating effect of being dragged backwards down hall i dont think this is what you are looking for, but maybe this technique comes handy for other "paranormal" activities: Dolly zoom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (thinking about it: this effect creates the illusion of "falling" - wich could also be used to emphasise a dragging-motion)