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Microbudget Film - Shooting Inside A Real Airplane

posted 7 years ago by enriquesinghjr
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So I need to shoot a scene with no dialogue, the character just sits inside a plane, checks her tablet and looks out the window.

I can afford a ticket for her and for myself.

We are shooting with DSLR cameras.

I can strip the camera and make everything look like a regular vacation moment... I only need a couple of seconds footage.

No audio required.

Will use natural light or maybe a small on camera light source that can be placed on the hot shoe on top of the camera.

If I shoot this while in mid flight there's a 99% chance of getting away with it, right?

[–] Myosis1 7 years ago

Sounds like it. Just don't get anyone else in the shot that has not signed a talent release.

[–] enriquesinghjr 7 years ago

Thanks for replying.

[–] ImReallyANarc 7 years ago

You should be fine. Just be mindful of the flight paths and time of day to be sure your shot won't be ruined by backlight from the sun.

[–] BlueHarvester 7 years ago

Save your dough. Sneak onto an aircraft boneyard. They often have planes just sitting around. Or try a flight museum. You can also try a flight school or an airline. Some have passenger planes cut in half to train stewards in hospitality.