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Invisible Cable Stunt
I didn’t really know where to post this question but I figured this is as good a place as any…
Here are the details, we are doing a batman parody in which one shot Batman will “Fly” up to the ceiling / roof. We have some cables, harnesses, pulleys, and safety equipment etc. I have never attempted a shot like this but I was curious if anyone has tips on how to make the cable appear to be invisible. Is there a certain diameter cable that anyone has used that they found worked well? Any tips on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated. I may just have to try to clear it up in post but I would rather use some smoke and mirrors and make it look as good as possible during filming.
Thanks in advance!
Doug D. -
2 Replies
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Wire removal is incredibly easy to do in post and actually made simpler if the wire is fairly clear and obvious in the initial footage. All you need is a plugin which you can find for whatever compositing software you use through Google.
If you wish to do it in camera best way to go is put the wire on opposite side of the actor’s body from camera and be careful in how it’s shot and framed. For quick edits you can get often away with bloody murder.
Noah
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I agree with Noah. The only downside is that the shot might suffer from the dreaded “Batman Butt” effect filling the entire screen, but this too can be cleared in post with a little effort.
🙂
Scott
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