I’m looking at the man in the mirror.
One of the images that always makes me smile in a movie is when we see captivating uses of mirror shots. Whether it’s that medicine cabinet run in Contact or the work Edgar Wright did with doubles in Last Night in Soho, mirror shots never cease to amaze me.
We get messages all the time asking us to describe how these people shoot them, and now we’re more excited than ever to break it down for you. Check out this video from Insider and let’s talk after.
How Do They Shoot Mirror Scenes in Movies & TV?
Have you ever tried to hide an entire camera crew in a mirror? It’s a bit of a challenge. No matter the size of your production, mirror shots in movies are especially challenging. Hollywood has many visual tricks to avoid catching a reflection and to help keep you in the mindset of the movie, while also showing off clever trickery.
So how are all these shots accomplished? The answer is a variety of ways, depending on the production, time period, and access to CGI. Or even the desire to do everything practically.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
