Fridge with detachable back?

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Okay, I know that this sounds like an insane question. I didn't know where else to post this. But, I'm planning on shooting something that takes place inside of a refridgerator, all the characters being various condiments, etc. I'd like to rig a used fridge (from a dump) so that I can have the back on when I'm shooting from the front, but detach when I want to get reverse shots from the back. Any ideas from the builders on the site on how to accomplish this effectively? Hope that makes sense.

Ben
 
The liner is one piece, and I'm not sure about the rest. I'd say shoot all the scenes from the front, then cut out the back, and do those scenes.
 
Is building a two fake fridge interiors out of the question? Might be easier if you can remove walls when you need to. It would open up extra angles for you.
 
Not out of the option, but I'm worried it'd look fake. Plus we need the door element with the shelves.

Guys, thank you...please keep the ideas coming. I've got 60 hours to shoot this thing (short film competition, Adrenaline Film Project VA Film Festival).
 
Detach the back and then add strong hinges, this way you can take it off and then put it right back together. I'd try using a circular saw if you know what you're doing, if not have a professional do it for you. Try and find a seem and then cut it there, this should hide the gap. Good luck
 
Figure out exactly where the inside back corners are by measuring from them to the front of the fridge, then move to the outside front and measure back that distance and mark it. Then mark it good with a line all the way around it. Lay it down so each side your cutting is upright. Get a reciprocating saw, a good long metal cutting blade and start on the outside corner til you get cut to the inside then put your blade thru the slot and follow the line. When your done set it back on and get 3 heavy duty barn hinges and mount them to the side, (use big wood screws) maybe put a small latch on the other side for when it's closed. Then add a little white spray paint(or whatever color the fridge is) to the edges and hinges and your set. (also maybe even the inside where you cut it you could add a little paint so you don't see the line.

A curcular saw will work too, but when they cut something metal they tend to kick back and can be a little dangerous. You might even want to use a fog machine to create a pretty cool effect when shooting from the back, with good lighting of course.
 
twocik23 said:
Detach the back and then add strong hinges, this way you can take it off and then put it right back together. I'd try using a circular saw if you know what you're doing, if not have a professional do it for you. Try and find a seem and then cut it there, this should hide the gap. Good luck
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reassemble with door hinges.. on all sides.. it'll fit tightly, but just knock the pins out, and remove the back.

J
 
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