There are many scenarios in a film where you need a crowd. Problem is that actors cost $$$$, and most people don't have 37 friends they can whip up without incident. So this article can turn your friends into a gigantic crowd. First off you gotta pack your friends tight son, people in a crowd don't get elbow room so neither do the extras! Also, shoot with a long lens, it's power of depth makes makes it look like an army of random dudes not named Brian is beyond your view. Also have people walk through the shot, cause what social gathering/angry riot stands still? This makes the scene feel more alive and energetic. There's also having a fixed camera and making the extras change clothes between shots then editing the footage together in post to create a mob out 5 copy & pasted people!
These tips could prove invaluable to those of us who need crowds. For a minute I thought I'd have to call in favors or abduct animation kids for my projects next year. So now there's no excuse for vacant rooms, heck, I'll use these for empty areas just to mess with people!
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