Movie Magic

Have you ever wondered how some of the magic on film happens? How they can create scenes with rain, snow, and wind? I don't know, maybe the it's just me, but I love learning how they create these moments. I have always wanted to learn, especially while the makeup still looks flawless. 

On set this week I learned how to achieve some of this magic. We made a snow blizzard. Instead of your typical snow storm made by Mother Nature, we used the night sky, fog, dry ice, giant fans, and potato flakes. 

I never thought potato flakes would be used to create snow. When we watched the whole effect the scene looked real. I was really surprised! I am also grateful that there was no real snow, because I would have needed to do touch ups a lot more. 

Now, being on a set and watching all this magic happened was really cool. However, when people who were not on set swathe fog they thought it was smoke. They called the fire department. Before the fire department showed up we did actually start a little fire. We had the fire put out immediately. When the fire department showed up they saw no evidence of a fire. Instead of leaving they stayed to watch the magic. They thought it was so unique. 

What do you think? Will you see film the same way? I will for sure see new techniques they make to create such scenes. I have determined that I love film because of the magic that is created. I want to help create that magic. One day I will be a makeup artist for one of the future films that will come out and create the magic that you all love and adore, especially the makeup.