Way to mimc drug use on film? at DVinfo.net

Travis Johnson · March 25th, 2008, 10:11 PM

Odd question I know but one relevant to the story of my new project. In the film we have a junkie that cooks and shoots up heroin. What could be used to mimic the heroin cooking? Often times they show the heroin already boiling so we fix the problem of seeing the freebase process. Any ideas?

Will Mahoney · March 28th, 2008, 07:00 AM

If you ground sugar into a fine powder it would look like heroin (maybe "dirty" it up with some brown sugar), you should be able to get it to melt while holding a lighter under the spoon. But be careful, obviously, melted sugar will/can catch fire.

Of course, it's probably not any more or less dangerous than the actual heroin you're simulating, but you get my point.

Travis Johnson · March 29th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Yeah I got ya, thanks. Was talking to a buddy of mine that knows a lot about food and says that sprite might work good as well.

Will Mahoney · April 4th, 2008, 07:38 AM

Totally, sprite bubbling on a spoon might work. Nice thought.

Shawn McCalip · April 5th, 2008, 03:17 AM

Try using powdered/confectioner sugar to save yourself the effort of processing the granulated sugar. Or if you're feeling artsy and adventurous, you can always watch Requiem for a Dream to get some ideas. That's the one movie where I could swear Jared Leto was actually shooting up. Disturbing to watch, but definitely effective.

Alan Bradley · April 7th, 2008, 08:30 AM

that mom hooked on diet pills, watching infomercials still shakes me to the core...that's horror. great flick.

Jason Bowers · April 23rd, 2008, 10:59 AM

You could always try some actual Heroin, I know people who know a few people;) just kidding. couldn't resist

Niall Chadwick · April 25th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Bowers

You could always try some actual Heroin, I know people who know a few people;) just kidding. couldn't resist

lol

Just means you got to make sure you get the shot on the first take...

The 2nd take would lack the same intensity! :)

Brian Luce · May 12th, 2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Bowers

You could always try some actual Heroin, I know people who know a few people;) just kidding. couldn't resist

Heck it'd probably attract some real A list Hollywood types if they think you've really got the stuff...

March 25th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#1
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	Way to mimc drug use on film? Odd question I know but one relevant to the story of my new project. In the film we have a junkie that cooks and shoots up heroin. What could be used to mimic the heroin cooking? Often times they show the heroin already boiling so we fix the problem of seeing the freebase process. Any ideas?

March 28th, 2008, 07:00 AM	#2
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	If you ground sugar into a fine powder it would look like heroin (maybe "dirty" it up with some brown sugar), you should be able to get it to melt while holding a lighter under the spoon. But be careful, obviously, melted sugar will/can catch fire. Of course, it's probably not any more or less dangerous than the actual heroin you're simulating, but you get my point. __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories

April 4th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#4
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	Totally, sprite bubbling on a spoon might work. Nice thought. __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories

March 29th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#3
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	Yeah I got ya, thanks. Was talking to a buddy of mine that knows a lot about food and says that sprite might work good as well.

April 5th, 2008, 03:17 AM	#5
Shawn McCalip Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 315	Try using powdered/confectioner sugar to save yourself the effort of processing the granulated sugar. Or if you're feeling artsy and adventurous, you can always watch Requiem for a Dream to get some ideas. That's the one movie where I could swear Jared Leto was actually shooting up. Disturbing to watch, but definitely effective.

April 7th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#6
Alan Bradley Tourist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 4	that mom hooked on diet pills, watching infomercials still shakes me to the core...that's horror. great flick.

April 23rd, 2008, 10:59 AM	#7
Jason Bowers Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thunder Bay, ON. Canada Posts: 374	You could always try some actual Heroin, I know people who know a few people;) just kidding. couldn't resist