Making words appear on someones teeth. at DVinfo.net

Tony Webber · May 8th, 2004, 12:59 PM

Hi,

I am in Pre-production on my next short film, at the end of the film one of the characters needs to have something written on his teeth.

The effect would only appear in 3 or 4 shots at the end of the film.

Does anyone have any ideas how this could be accomplished? Either in post or whilst shooting.

Regards

Tony Webber

Robert Knecht Schmidt · May 8th, 2004, 03:02 PM

It could be accomplished in post by tracking graphics to teeth features (using a compositing package like After Effects or combustion), but the best result will need come from a good deal of frustrating trial-and-error work. You're likely to achieve a much more satisfactory solution with a simple dental application of the words or a prosthesis. I'll bet if you talk to a dentist and he or she will be more than happy to advise you on how to safely achieve this effect, saving you much hassle and expense in post.

Michael Wisniewski · May 8th, 2004, 04:03 PM

Contact these companies, you might be able to get some customized tooth tatoos:

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May 8th, 2004, 12:59 PM	#1
Tony Webber Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: uk Posts: 57	Making words appear on someones teeth. Hi, I am in Pre-production on my next short film, at the end of the film one of the characters needs to have something written on his teeth. The effect would only appear in 3 or 4 shots at the end of the film. Does anyone have any ideas how this could be accomplished? Either in post or whilst shooting. Regards Tony Webber

May 8th, 2004, 03:02 PM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	It could be accomplished in post by tracking graphics to teeth features (using a compositing package like After Effects or combustion), but the best result will need come from a good deal of frustrating trial-and-error work. You're likely to achieve a much more satisfactory solution with a simple dental application of the words or a prosthesis. I'll bet if you talk to a dentist and he or she will be more than happy to advise you on how to safely achieve this effect, saving you much hassle and expense in post. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

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May 8th, 2004, 04:03 PM	#3
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Contact these companies, you might be able to get some customized tooth tatoos: Tooth Art (click here) Tooth tat-2's (click here)