Mirror effects and trick photography have been around since the dawn of film. VFX master Mark Sawicki (X-Men, The Terminator, The Dark Knight Rises) shares the history of mirrors in visual effects and teaches you techniques you can use to create your own "Mirror Magic."

Intermediate Level

1h 0m of duration

English, Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 5min

2. The Schüfftan 4th Dimensional Door - 1min

3. Lighting - 2min

4. Set Dressing - 2min

5. The First Surface Mirror - 3min

6. Rehearsal - 4min

7. The Final Composite - 1min

8. Pepper's Ghost Effect - 4min

9. Lighting - 5min

10. Rehearsal - 9min

11. Pepper's Ghost Effect - 1min

12. The Final Effect - 1min

13. The Schüfftan Box - 3min

14. Lighting - 4min

15. Rehearsal - 4min

16. Adjustments - 2min

17. The Final Effect - 48s

18. The Schüfftan Beam of Light - 3min

19. Rehearsal - 2min

20. The Final Effect - 36s

21. Wrap Up - 3min

Materials

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FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Black Duvateen

Black Velvet Cloth

C-Stands

Camera

Cookaloris

Cotton Gloves

Florescent Lights

Light Net

Modeling Light – 1K Soft

Pepper Light – 200 watt

TOOLS

2 Picture Frames

50/50 Mirror

Front Surface Glass Mirror

SUPPLIES

Black Cardboard

Foam Core Board

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyMark Sawicki

Animator & Visual Effects Artist, award winning special visual effects cameraman, author, and all around genius.

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