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Posted by doc on 12/28/05 19:44
have done this with clear vinyl like tape and a scoring device like an ice
pic or artist cutting tool. the vinyl is reasonably inexpensive at lowe's
and an ice pic is probably less than a buck. double and side double scores
make the crack even have depth. the thickness of the vinyl helps. now if
you have to focus heavily on the crack itself rather than look through it,
then you have but one option, break the glass and put in a new windshield.
better yet, find someone who has a bad glass, needs it replaced, and shoot
the scene through that glass before they replace the screen :o)
drd
"none" <Vampyres@nettaxi.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 18:18:29 +0000 (UTC), "gavf" <gavf@btinternet.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Norm" <abuse@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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>>> I'm about to shoot a video that needs a car with a cracked windscreen
>>> for one of the scenes. Now without actually smashing the one on the car,
>>> has anyone ideas on how this can be done. The only transfers I've found
>>> have been for bullet holes and even one on its own won't really give the
>>> effect I need. My other idea was to try and pick up a cracked windscreen
>>> from a scrap-yard and lay that on top - the car will be stationary for
>>> that scene.
>>>
>>> Any other ideas?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Norm
>>
>>You could create the effect as a graphic and have it produced as a clear
>>vinyl sign -fix it to the windscreen as and when you need it!!
>>
>>Just an idea and Im full of it - them I mean!
>>
>>- Gav
>>
> Another idea. Have you thought about your local auto-glass service
> shop?
> They'll have loads of windscreens that they take out of customers
> cars. Most shops just toss 'em.
> You should be able to get a busted screen from their bin.(or ask them
> to pop the next cracked one from the car instead of smashing it out.
> If you can actually get one to match the model of the auto you're
> using in your film perfect.
> If it's just cracked you can actually customize the smash for the best
> camera shot etc..(even embellish it with a few streaks of blood for
> dramatic effect.)
> Then just mount it on the inside of the car using heavy duty double
> sided tape around the edges.(thin strips of tape on the rubber
> gasket.)
> Be sure the actual good windscreen is clean and spotless so as not to
> make a gaff.
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