8 secrets that directors and even actors do not reveal

Behind every film lies a long and painstaking process, the subtleties of which even the most avid viewer cannot imagine. For example, have you ever wondered why movie trailers are often literally filled with spoilers? We have found answers to these and many other interesting questions that torment movie lovers.

During the filming of films, clothes are made in several copies due to the possibility of tearing or getting dirty. Also, spare costumes are needed for stunt doubles. As mentioned, sometimes the personal belongings of the actors are also used. It doesn't matter if they are extras or first-rate stars. For example, most of the clothes worn by the Dude in the movie "The Big Lebowski" were from Jeff Bridges' personal wardrobe.

When filming scenes with amputated limbs, the actor wears green socks, and then the necessary image is applied to him in the editing.

Musical scenes are filmed in silence, and the sound is added during editing. Many cameras are used during filming, and editing the material to achieve perfect sound is simply impossible. Excessive noise on the set also interferes, especially if there is dialogue between actors on the set.

Relying on weather data when shooting films is inefficient and very expensive. Therefore, companies specializing in creating artificial weather conditions for the climate in the cinema are responsible.
The “rain” effect is created using water sprayed from a great height from hoses connected to fire hydrants.

Snow is actually nothing more than shredded paper or plastic. Sometimes, to make it look more realistic, a soap-based composition is used. This composition is passed through a special machine and turned into snow particles. This substance does not stain clothes and does not make the ground slippery.

Glycol, liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide are used to create fog. To prevent these substances from damaging the equipment, they are covered with protective covers.

Any cameras and phones are prohibited on the set. This is necessary to prevent information about the plot of the film from leaking before the screening. Violating this rule can even result in losing your job and being blacklisted — meaning you’ll never be hired to film a movie.

Now, actors don’t have to lose dozens of pounds or spend months in the gym to get into shape. Of course, there are still those who still get in shape the old-fashioned way. But in most cases, the actor’s face is shaped to a certain shape. The creators of “Unbreakable” did this to make actor Jack O’Connell look even more exhausted. In the TV series “Homeland,” actress Claire Danes was hidden from pregnancy in this simple way.

The cast members are required to wear the same clothes for several days, and before each shooting day, a costume assistant takes pictures of them. This is done to prevent mistakes in the shot, because the same scene can be shot on different days, and there is no other way to control the process.

Actors wear special platform shoes during filming to increase their height. Robert De Niro wore such shoes while filming The Irishman, Robert Downey Jr. wore them as Sherlock, and Daniel Craig wore them to match his co-star Gemma Arterton in Quantum of Solace. This method also helps to increase the height of short actresses. For example, in The Avengers, Scarlett Johansson appeared before the audience in high platform boots, although her character, Black Widow, was actually supposed to wear flat shoes.

By the way, if in the past filmmakers had about 2 minutes to interest the viewer, now, taking into account the development of the Internet, they only have 5 seconds to capture the attention of a person. That is why today all the most exciting shots are moved to the beginning of the trailer. After all, if this precious time is not used correctly, the video will end with just one movement. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!