Monday, November 17, 2008

Frame rate and Camera Lens


To capture the quick explosions they are filmed at a high frame rate. This allows the footage to be slowed down so that individual explosions that are detonated tenths of a second apart can appear as if they happen seconds apart. Likewise a long lens is used to make is appear as if a stuntman is closer to the explosions then he actually is.

No matter what type of explosion it is the safety of all persons present that must take precedence. Each explosion is carefully timed and tested and then choreographed along with smoke and debris to create the perfect look and the safest possible environment for the actors, stuntmen and personnel.

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