{"id":51341,"date":"2015-02-03T18:09:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T18:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=51341"},"modified":"2015-02-03T18:14:16","modified_gmt":"2015-02-03T18:14:16","slug":"create-diy-rain-machine-actually-looks-great-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-diy-rain-machine-actually-looks-great-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a DIY Rain Machine that Actually Looks Great On-Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to create realistic rain in this\u00a0awesome DIY video tutorial.<\/h2>\n

If you’ve ever been on a shoot that calls for fake rain you’re likely aware that it can be incredibly tricky to make it believable.\u00a0While\u00a0having a P.A. hold their thumb over a garden hose may be a quick fix, it isn’t necessarily the\u00a0best way to convey realistic\u00a0rain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The following tutorial by director and cinematographer\u00a0Tom Antos<\/a> shows us how to create a realistic rain machine for around $50<\/strong>. The video covers two different methods: a cheap method and a durable method that can easily be taken apart. Both are great options depending on your on-set needs.<\/p>\n

You’ll need to make a quick trip to the hardware store in order to make these DIY rain machines, but they’re so simple your grandma could do it.<\/p>\n

Let’s break down the cost…<\/p>\n

\"Cheaper<\/h3>\n

Cheaper DIY Rain Machine Option: $22<\/h3>\n
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  1. Sprinkler & Soaker Hose –\u00a0\u00a010$ on Amazon\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. 3\/4 copper clad clamps – $4 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. 4 pieces of 1×4 wood board – $8 at Home Depot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Rugged<\/h3>\n

    Rugged DIY Rain Machine Option: $53<\/h3>\n
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    1. 3\/4 PVC pipe: 4 pieces that are 5 feet long – $5 at Home Depot<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. PVC Cement – $7 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Plummers Tape – $1 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Sprinkler Head extenders 1.5 in x 4 – $5 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Sprinkler heads – $8 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. T Bars for PVC pipe x 4 – $9 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. 3\/4 in PVC End Cap – $9 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. PVC to garden hose adapter – $9 on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In addition building the rain machine, this DIY tutorial covers a few topics related to using DIY rain on set including:<\/p>\n

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      • Various rainfall patterns<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • How rain looks on camera<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Adding lights to rain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n