filming smoke

wahrez

wahrez

Well-known member
hey

i'm about to shoot a film on the dvx and i will need to really emphasise cigarette smoke in some shots, has anyone got any tips for capturing smoke?

also do different types of cigarette's make a difference, i did notice when shooting a film last year that herbal cigarette's really gave a much denser blue smoke.
 
Yes, a HARD backlight source will look the best. I don't know about those herbal things, but I'd think a wide cigarette (Camel Wide's are the only I've seen) would give you a thicker smoke than Virginia Slim 120:) Good luck.
 
keep in mind your background for your smoke. Obviously, if you shoot white smoke with a white background you will have a harder time seeing it. Definitely a hard kicker/backlight will emphasize smoke. I think a stick of the kgb will give you a broader definition.
cheers
 
True, or a cookie to break up the beam. Best is slats of light through the smoke, like if you put a heating vent (1 foot square) on a C-stand in front of a hard rim-light.
 
Along the same lines...to any of the smokers out there. what cigarettes give off that "crackling" sound when you inhale?
 
The ones that have a lot of seeds and stems.

Also, old stale ones, just about any brand.

But if you want that sound, I'd suggest ADRing it. Just mic a cig real close. They'll all make the sound. You can adjust the volume later.
 
Rubop said:
Along the same lines...to any of the smokers out there. what cigarettes give off that "crackling" sound when you inhale?
Click to expand...

Cloves make that sound. I'd suggest Blacks, myself.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top