Creating The Effect Of An Explosions

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What can I on a very limited budget create the effect of an explosion happening off camera. The producer wants to set up a shot in which sailors are watching a ship explode. I need ideas on how to create lighting effects that will do the trick.

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All ideas welcomed. I have four days before we shoot.

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Paul Donovan
Documentary cameraman

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Hi Paul

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Chuck in some smoke balls (condoms filled with smoke from a smoke canister, and insert some orange flash frames in post.

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John Rossetti DOP London

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>>The producer wants to set up a shot in which sailors are watching a ship explode. I need ideas on how >>to create lighting effects that will do the trick.

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If you are doing a tight shot, you could use a projector sending a stock image of an explosion on their faces and use a smoke machine for effect.

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Gregory Singer
Director/Producer
Stallion AV Productions, NYC
201-344-1511
http://gregorysinger.info
http://imdb.com/name/nm2584368/resume

How about some gun powder/fireworks?

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Forgive my sense of humour but just tell the producer it will cost him $30,000 ! that will create a very loud bang and sparks!!

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Joking apart, try using theatrical Flash Powder with a gold reflector behind it. It has a fairly long burn time which I guess you will need.

John Babl