{"id":76821,"date":"2016-06-27T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=76821"},"modified":"2016-06-27T10:54:30","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T15:54:30","slug":"car-crashes-and-comedy-actionable-tips-from-the-nice-guys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/car-crashes-and-comedy-actionable-tips-from-the-nice-guys\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"break-down-the-production-of-the-nice-guys-and-learn-some-great-set-tips-on-shooting-car-conversations-car-crashes-and-lighting-a-fire\">Break down the production of The Nice Guys and learn some great set tips on shooting car conversations, car crashes, and lighting a fire.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image The Nice Guys via <a title=\"Warner Bros.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.warnerbros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Warner Bros.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Director <a title=\"Shane Black\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000948\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shane Black<\/a>&#8216;s latest action-comedy <a title=\"The Nice Guys\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3799694\/?ref_=ttco_co_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Nice Guys<\/em><\/a> has tremendous behind-the-scenes footage that will make you want to grab a camera, some guns, and start shooting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"poor-mans-vehicle-process\">Poor Man&#8217;s Vehicle Process<\/h3>\n<p>Before breaking down this setup, let&#8217;s take a quick look at the <strong>poor man&#8217;s car<\/strong> in action with behind-the-scenes footage and clips from the <a title=\"films trailer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GQR5zsLHbYw\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">film&#8217;s trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172139947?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With countless options of <a title=\"camera cars and process trailers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/camera-cars-trailers-real-movie-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">camera cars and process trailers<\/a>\u00a0(and even the new <a title=\"revolutionary vehicle stand in\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-mills-blackbird-camera-car-is-a-real-life-autobot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">revolutionary vehicle stand-in<\/a> for VFX cars), the <strong>poor man&#8217;s vehicle process<\/strong> is still one of the cheapest and most effective ways to <a title=\"shoot a car conversation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-shoot-a-car-conversation-scene\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shoot a car conversation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>poor man&#8217;s process<\/strong> is most often used on a soundstage with green-screen backdrops. A car is parked on set, and the set grips use fans and light rigs to give the illusion of movement. Grips may use a <a title=\"trick of the trade\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-tips-for-cinematographers-and-grips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">trick of the trade<\/a> and put a lever or car jack underneath a vehicle to add shake for more realistic motion.<\/p>\n<p>In the behind the scenes of <a title=\"The Nice Guys\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3799694\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Nice Guys<\/em><\/a>, you will actually see a great setup using a makeshift spinning light rig. Director of Photography <a title=\"Philippe Rousselot\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0003542\/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr11\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Philippe Rousselot<\/a> had his <a title=\"grip and electric departments\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/grips-gaffer-best-boys-grip-electric-departments\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">grip and electric departments<\/a> build a\u00a0giant <strong>fan-like rig\u00a0that\u00a0uses four arms,\u00a0each equipped with two light panels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The scene below\u00a0features a convertible shoot, with the car&#8217;s top down. This required the grips to<strong> use large fans on each of the actors<\/strong> to create a moving wind. <em>Be sure to note that some of the lights have strips of gaff tape to break up the light and add variety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172127719?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In a closed-top vehicle, there are some changes to take into account. No longer are the actors being hit by wind, so fans are not needed. That said, now that there is a top on the process vehicle, and the car&#8217;s windows are down \u2014 the<strong> grips had to keep the rotating lights from entering the vehicle<\/strong> and shining on the actors. Otherwise there would be lines of white light hitting their faces every few seconds.<\/p>\n<p>This required them to<strong> set up flags just outside and above the windows<\/strong>. These black flags are positioned to perfectly stop light from entering the driver and passenger-side windows. It also keep the lights from lighting up the body of the car around the window, so it&#8217;s not obvious to the audience that a bunch of lights are just spinning around and the car isn&#8217;t moving. Here&#8217;s a look at the flags and fixture on set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77898 size-full\" title=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: Process Car\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg\" alt=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: Process Car\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_Process_Car.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Note how the rear wheels do not touch the ground.<\/em> While jacking up the vehicle can be used to add movement, it&#8217;s also recommended to keep the vehicle raised to <strong>keep it from accidentally becoming mobile<\/strong> if switched into neutral.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"lighting-a-fire-china-ball-fire-flicker\"><em>Lighting<\/em> a Fire \u2014 China Ball Fire Flicker<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77893 size-full\" title=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: china ball fire\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/06\/china_ball_fire_nice_guys.gif\" alt=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: china ball fire\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We frequently tout the <a title=\"china ball as one of the best cheap filmmaking tools\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/add-beautiful-light-to-your-scenes-with-a-china-ball\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">china ball as one of the best cheap filmmaking tools<\/a>. It adds a great soft light that wraps around an actor&#8217;s face. We&#8217;ve previously talked about <a title=\"ways to create a fire flicker\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-campfire-flicker-effect-with-these-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">ways to create a fire flicker<\/a>, but <em>The Nice Guys<\/em> actually shows you how it&#8217;s done. You&#8217;ll see the <strong>light come on as the fire rises out of the lighter<\/strong>. Then the china ball is <strong>softly shaken to add movement<\/strong>. Another trick is to poke a few small holes in the china ball to add some more realistic bounce to the light.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"high-speed-action-and-set-safety\">High-Speed\u00a0Action and\u00a0Set Safety<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77900 size-full\" title=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: Set Safety Car Crash\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg\" alt=\"Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys: Set Safety Car Crash\" width=\"755\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=300,134 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=277,124 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=359,160 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=543,242 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=560,250 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TheNiceGuys_SetSafety.jpg?resize=150,67 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An action-comedy is full of fun and high-speed action, but it&#8217;s paramount that the safety of cast and crew is a high priority. A rule to keep in mind when working with violence and action \u2014\u00a0<strong>it&#8217;s all in the edit<\/strong>. On set, everything is to be controlled and safe.<\/p>\n<p>In the above image, we see a <strong>camera on top of an apple box placed well behind the point of impact<\/strong>. There are no operators around the camera, to prevent any accidents from happening. If the car were to break through the crash site, the only thing lost would be the camera itself. Camera operators can still control the camera&#8217;s focus if necessary by using a remote focus controller. Here is a look at the set crash and a final sequence\u00a0from the trailer.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172158177?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the car crash, let&#8217;s break down a scene that calls for physical violence. In the trailer, we are treated to a rapid cut of <a title=\"Russell Crowe\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000128\/?ref_=nv_sr_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Russell Crowe<\/a> throwing <a title=\"Ryan Gosling\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0331516\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ryan Gosling<\/a> around in his character&#8217;s home. Remember, <strong>it&#8217;s the editing that makes the scene tense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172164229?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s head back to the set to see how everything really went down. You can see that the <strong>violence all comes from the acting and editing<\/strong>. As Crowe enters the home, he takes lead as the dominant character. Immediately you will see the actor&#8217;s marks in red spike tape on the ground. This positions the characters effectively for the shot, but it also <strong>keeps them in the own zones<\/strong> to prevent any accidental trips or falls.<\/p>\n<p>Crowe will then physically move Gosling around by the arm \u2014 but note how Gosling is actually leading the movement. <strong>The classic acting trick is to take physical control away from the dominant character. The person being thrown around is actually the one calling the shots.<\/strong> While Crowe&#8217;s hand firmly grasps Gosling&#8217;s arm, it&#8217;s actually Ryan Gosling who is pulling Crowe behind him. As soon as they are off camera, Crowe taps Gosling \u2014 reaffirming that the shot has concluded, and they should reset if needed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172164352?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The next sequence calls for Crowe to throw Gosling, causing him to tumble through the house. While it appears that Crowe gives him a solid push, his hands are merely leading in the direction Gosling must fall. <strong>Gosling will control his own tumble.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then Crowe walks up to Gosling\u00a0and kicks him in the gut. Once again, even though Crowe is the dominant character in the scene,\u00a0<strong>Gosling has all the control on set<\/strong>. Watch closely as Crowe moves his foot toward Gosling&#8217;s stomach. He doesn&#8217;t actually kick him with any force. It&#8217;s up to Gosling to make the impact look believable, as he will<strong> push with his legs and throw his own body into the air<\/strong> toward the wall. That right there is classic movie magic.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/172166024?loop=1&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For all of the behind-the-scenes footage, check out this video from\u00a0<a class=\"g-hovercard yt-uix-sessionlink      spf-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCnIup-Jnwr6emLxO8McEhSw\" data-ytid=\"UCnIup-Jnwr6emLxO8McEhSw\" data-sessionlink=\"itct=CDEQ4TkiEwjZsMe_-77NAhVQ5ssKHS2QAAgo-B0\">Flicks And The City Plus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-kV4UT-fZhQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Learn any new tips? Which ones do you want to try on your next set?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Break down the production of The Nice Guys and learn some great set tips on shooting car conversations, car crashes, and lighting a 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