Pyscho shower scene - how did they point camera up at shower? at DVinfo.net

Michael Wisniewski · February 26th, 2009, 07:54 PM

In Pyscho there is a quick shot when then camera points straight up at the shower. Now I'm wondering, how did they do that without having the water splatter all over the lens/protector?

Jacques E. Bouchard · February 27th, 2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Wisniewski

In Pyscho there is a quick shot when then camera points straight up at the shower. Now I'm wondering, how did they do that without having the water splatter all over the lens/protector?

I achieved the same effect by covering the camera with a clear plastic bag and pulling it taught over the lens. Alternately, you can use plastic (Saran) wrap, which has less distortion. Because this is in a bathroom there will be very little detail on the wall/ceiling to reveal distortion, and once the water starts flowing over the plastic it'll cover any telltale sign.

However, I'm sure someone devised a $10,000, optically-perfect waterproof case used exclusively for shower scenes if you'd rather go that way. ;-)

J.

Richard Alvarez · February 27th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I expect they just put a small 35mm Eyemoe in a case and shot it pointing up. Looks like most of the water is directed 'around' the lens anyway. Those Eyemoes went through hell during the war, I think they'd survive a shower alright.

Chris Christ · February 27th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Or maybe a mirror . . .

Jacques E. Bouchard · February 27th, 2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Christ

Or maybe a mirror . . .

If they used a mirror you'd see the water boucing off and trickling down the glass.

J.

February 26th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#1
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February 27th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	I expect they just put a small 35mm Eyemoe in a case and shot it pointing up. Looks like most of the water is directed 'around' the lens anyway. Those Eyemoes went through hell during the war, I think they'd survive a shower alright.

February 27th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#4
Chris Christ New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 13	Or maybe a mirror . . .