Using real candles

[Patryk_Rebisz]

I need to light a scene using real candles. Don't ask why, long story. I was wondering if i could get some candles with larger then normal flame.
Any ideas?

 

[David W. Jones]

You need double wick candles...... http://www.wicksandwax.com/filmtv.htm

 

[Samuel H]

and probably an a7S II

 

[Bruce Watson]

I need to light a scene using real candles. Don't ask why, long story. I was wondering if i could get some candles with larger then normal flame.
Any ideas?

Double wick candles, lots of them, and the NASA f/0.7 lenses Kubrick used for Barry Lyndon. You can rent those lenses.

 

[Patryk_Rebisz]

Can u guys recommend a place beside the link above (as they are in Canada and on the "wrong" coast)?

 

[DPStewart]

That link:
http://www.wicksandwax.com/filmtv.htm

That's the only place I've ever been able to find these in any variety beyond one plain taper.

I lost track of them - couldn't remember the name - for a year and it was a nightmare...20,000 google links and NONE of them were proper for film like these are.

They'll ship fast if you call them.

 

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

Can u guys recommend a place beside the link above (as they are in Canada and on the "wrong" coast)?

You could modify one by drilling a hole beside the original wick, depending on the size of the candle. Or create a gag candle with a small flicker light.

 

[Michael Carter]

Search Roger Deakins' forum. He has several posts regarding this.

As I recall - find a local candle maker and have them make you triple-wick candles (it's a popular hobby); or scoop out the back of a candle and add a small globe and hide the wire.

Churches use double-wick candles, so finding someone that supplies churches may help.

Or just use that amazing tool called "google" and find things like this:

http://www.wicksandwax.com/filmtv.htm