I'm in the process of gathering props and items for a short film. I already have theater/ replica guns that really give off a natural feel.
I am not sure what these devices are called. I think they have been referred to as squids. They are the devices that the actors have on them when they are shot which creates the illusion of being actually shot.
Also editing software (affordable because I'm not so fortunate financially I'm afraid), whats good guys and gals??:D?
Squibs.
Morgneto, Master of Morgnetism
Morgneto, Master of Morgnetism
A squib is a small explosive device used for triggering a larger explosion, or (by itself) it's own explosion. They range in size from a millimeter (to shatter a bottle, for example) to 15 or so millimeters (for a blood bag) and are ignited by an electric current. Since a squib is an explosive device you need a license to purchase, transport and use them.
A little trick I?ve used:
Thread a length of fishing line through a small button with a needle. Carefully punch the needle through the inside of a condom so the button is inside. A drop of latex will seal the tiny hole the needle made.
Fill the condom with blood and seal it.
Attach the condom to a heavy (but small) piece of cardboard with super glue or liquid latex. With a bit of twine, tie this cardboard backing to your actor.
Now score the costume where you want the blood to fly. Thread the fishing line through the costume and set up your shot. When you yank hard on the fishing line, the button will pull out of the condom and the blood will spray.
The best, most powerful free editing software is iMovie
?url? http://www.download.com/iMovie/3000-2200_4-10286246.html?/url?
But there are others that are inexpensive.
?url? http://www.avid.com/freedv/resources.asp?/url?
?url? http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/download/step2.asp?DID=583?/url?
?url? http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=98&platform=Windows?/url?
?url? http://www.ulead.com/vs/trial.htm?/url?
?url? http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/download/trials_4_ENU.html?/url?
?url? http://www.zs4.net/?/url?
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Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
quote:
Originally posted by certified instigator
A squib is a small explosive device used for triggering a larger explosion, or (by itself) it's own explosion. They range in size from a millimeter (to shatter a bottle, for example) to 15 or so millimeters (for a blood bag) and are ignited by an electric current. Since a squib is an explosive device you need a license to purchase, transport and use them.A little trick I?ve used:
Thread a length of fishing line through a small button with a needle. Carefully punch the needle through the inside of a condom so the button is inside. A drop of latex will seal the tiny hole the needle made.
Fill the condom with blood and seal it.
Attach the condom to a heavy (but small) piece of cardboard with super glue or liquid latex. With a bit of twine, tie this cardboard backing to your actor.
Now score the costume where you want the blood to fly. Thread the fishing line through the costume and set up your shot. When you yank hard on the fishing line, the button will pull out of the condom and the blood will spray.
The best, most powerful free editing software is iMovie
?url? http://www.download.com/iMovie/3000-2200_4-10286246.html?/url?But there are others that are inexpensive.
?url? http://www.avid.com/freedv/resources.asp?/url?
?url? http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/download/step2.asp?DID=583?/url?
?url? http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=98&platform=Windows?/url?
?url? http://www.ulead.com/vs/trial.htm?/url?
?url? http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/download/trials_4_ENU.html?/url?
?url? http://www.zs4.net/?/url?=============================================
The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
Thanks , that was more than helpful. Unfortunately I cannot use the free software because i have a pc, but thank you non the less
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Originally posted by certified instigator
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The best, most powerful free editing software is iMovie
?url? http://www.download.com/iMovie/3000-2200_4-10286246.html?/url?But there are others that are inexpensive.
?url? http://www.avid.com/freedv/resources.asp?/url?
?url? http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/download/step2.asp?DID=583?/url?
?url? http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=98&platform=Windows?/url?
?url? http://www.ulead.com/vs/trial.htm?/url?
?url? http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/download/trials_4_ENU.html?/url?
?url? http://www.zs4.net/?/url?
Also Main Actor for Linux (shows $199 at website, but it comes free with Ubuntu Linux which is also free)
?url? http://www.mainconcept.com/site/?id=954?/url?
Ubuntu Linux: (CD is bootable, live, can also be installed; 20,000 free software application programs)
?url? http://www.ubuntu.com/?/url?
Nice Video with Nelson Mandela about the meaning of Ubuntu:
(comes on CD with Ubuntu Linux)
?url? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3292332486849787667&q=meaning+of+ubuntu&hl=en?/url?
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