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Filmmaking Tips for Rain Shooting Scenes
By; chahir Youssif
When you’re shooting a scene that takes place in the rain, then follow these experts tips:
Tip 1: Avoid the Sunlight: When you’re filming rain, it’s important that people can see it properly. Sunlight can make rain almost invisible, so shoot at night if you can. If not, opt for sunrise or sunset, and always make sure your backlight is good.
Tip 2: Plan Extra Time : Everything takes longer when you’re shooting a rain scene. Weather can always be unpredictable, and setting up will take more time. You’ll also need to have a way to keep gear and lighting dry — not to mention the cast and crew between takes.
Tip 3: Fake Your Rain : If you don’t want to rely on the frivolousness of actual weather, faking rain is the best option. Fire hydrants are one option for a water source (if you have a permit), or you can rent a rain truck, which will usually come with its own crew and rig.
Tip 4: Control Your Flow: If you’re faking rain, it’s important to be able to modulate the flow with your rig. This way, you can create different types of rain depending on the scene, from drizzles to downpours.
Tip 5: Use Wet Downs : By hosing down roads, scenery, props, and even actors, you can mimic the look of a just-rained environment — which can go a long way toward enhancing the realism of your scene.
Lastly: Add Rain VFX
If you need to add rain to your footage in post-production, you can always go with a rain video clip with an alpha channel. You can find plenty of rain video clips on Pond5 and experiment to see which one works best for your scene
- المخرج شاهر يوسف - مخرج و مدرب تمثيل - درس الاخراج السينمائي بــ نيويورك فيلم اكاديمي ابوظبي - درس على يد المخرج الراحل د/ سمير سيف