Hi guys,
I have just written my first screenplay and I have a question about cinematography. How is it possible to film a shot behind a person looking into a mirror, and not have the camera in the mirror as a reflection in the background?
Thanks alot,
Ezra
The only way to do this in-camera would be to hide the camera, so its not obvious. Or use a effects program to either paint out the camera, or use a blue screen instead of a mirror and film the actors reflection seperatly.
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Originally posted by mandor700
The only way to do this in-camera would be to hide the camera, so its not obvious.
There is another way.
Angle the mirror. Even a 3 or 4 degree tilt will move the camera out of view. Move the actor slightly off center and have them look at the reflection of the camera NOT his own.
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Yeah I have done this a few times. Its all in the angles.
Thanks so much. Makes total sense.
ez
oh yea sorry, forgot to mention that. it depends what angle behind the actor you want the camera really.
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