[Dan Hunt]

Obviously my understanding of what is meant by public domain needs brushing up! I would have thought that a movie poster which is promoting a film would be able to be reproduced as it would be common sense for a studio to want to promote their films. But since when has Hollywood ever used common sense!

The event is run by the local council’s performing arts department. They don’t have time or budget to seek out rights so it looks as though I’ll have to abandon the idea.

Thanks both for the information.

Regards,

Dan

[Dan Hunt]

Thanks for all your suggestions. I should have mentionned we are trying to do this as cheaply as possible (ie. can’t afford a mannequin!) but I will definitely try and find matte black clothes for the actor to wear and then probably just increase the black levels in post.

Dan

[Dan Hunt]

Thanks for your quick reply!

We will not be compositing any images inside the armour or compositing the armour over any background video. It needs to look almost as though a solid black mannequin is wearing the armour rather than a person.

The shoot will be taking place inside a completely white, boxed set and so the background behind the armour will be white. However there will be occasions where another actor will walk in front of the armour.

We do not have access to 3D software I’m afraid.

Dan