Fire... bad idea?

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:08 pm

Hey, I was just wondering...

I have quite a big blow up swimming pool, quite strong, do you think if i could get hold of some sort of fireproof clothing and light myself, for a movie, then jump in the swimming pool after cutting the scene, it would be a good idea?

[Edited on 15-6-2003 by DoDGe]

Ornsack · Post by **Ornsack** » Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:23 pm

No it's not a good idea... I mean in theory it's a fantastic idea and I'd applaud any of you guys who complete it successfully! But I think it's more than a case of just setting yourself on fire and diving in to water...

I mean fireproof clothing or not, there's still nothing to protect you from the heat.

Post by **Matt** » Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:55 pm

Definitely would not recommend that. No matter how hard you try or plan it only takes seconds to give yourself serious burns.

This is one case where CG is going to be much better. Real fire would look more realistic .... but then so would the skin peeling off your bones !

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Mon Jun 16, 2003 2:18 am

No do not do it without a lot of thougth and preparation.

FIRSTLY.......Only do it if you are prepared for any medical consequences that may occur. ie major burns etc.

SECONDLY.....Cover up as much as you can and with as many layers as you can of non-flammable clothing. Head-to-toe!!!

Now practise the jump without the fire first and be confident in your actions as once you are lit there is no easy way out!!!

Now once again consider the dangers and results of the stunt gone wrong. Consider the short term possibilities here and life long.

If you have accepted theses once again and your family and loved ones have them do the stunt. Have as much of a fire crew there as possible with extinguishes if possible that fight the accelerant!!!

BUT I DO HAVE TO SAY>>

FIRE IS VERY DANGEROUS
FIRE IS UNFORGIVING
AND FIRE WILL EASILY CAUSE YOUR SKIN TO BURN AND BOIL!!!

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:54 pm

damn... ah well, i think it might be a bad idea then, just its easy enough spraying aerosol over your arm, then lighting it, then getting that out in water.
I think ill leave it for now, probably not do it, but if I do, ill remember to fill up the swimming pool

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 5:59 am

Hey just prepare yourself physically, mentally and technically and all will be fine!!!

Post by **Matt** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:05 pm

You'd probably be ok using something like aerosol ... its just if it did go wrong the consequences would be very bad.

IF you did do it just make sure you've got a big tub of water and a few mates with buckets so they can drown you with water at a moments notice. In this case safety outways footage by a million to one

DAZMAN · Post by **DAZMAN** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 7:12 pm

I say go for it. ive been doin this stuff all my life and so have come up with one conclution......... who cares about the concequences when its on camera. yea you will probably have to eat through a straw for the rest of your life, but when your not doing so u and friends can share countless laughs and jokes while watching re-runs. if u want a gud effect i diped a balaclarver in parafin the other day and got half way down my garden wearing it while on fire before my hair got set alight and there was not a swimming pool in sight. And thus i say go for it old chap and be sure to inform me of the halirus prevailings.

:P:P

Post by **Matt** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:05 pm

Dazman, you are truely evil. But we like your style. In a charred burnt mess sort of way

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 11:12 pm

haha, cool
ah well, ill try it in the summer, ill make sure the water aint freezing, i dont wanna kill myself through shock of jumping into ice water

ill get some fire extinguisher stuff, and, heat seeking would look good on it heh
It would make a good movie though

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 8:08 am

Just remember to cover up and keep calm:D

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 3:26 pm

will do, im planning a movie for the summer holidays, gonna learn some new stuff, 3d animation and blue screening and everything, just i got exams next week, so i cant do anything at the mo

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:06 pm

I do a lot of stunt work/experimenting on my holidays so i have got time to heal if i have to!!

Just remember to plan it well and have a safety/extinguisher plan!

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 5:46 pm

yup, im gone to bristol, well, cheddar in the summer

a place called bucklegrove, I know the owners, so they might let me use the swimming pool when its closed

yay, anyone near there wanna make a movie when im there

?

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:19 am

Does their public liability insurance cover this?

Just for you I will doo an experiment next week and film it!

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 4:41 pm

lol, thanks

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 12:18 am

Just for you dodge i will have a person fire a pistol flamer at me and i will catch alight

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 4:14 pm

remember the water

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:33 am

Its raining over here at the moment.

DoDGe · Post by **DoDGe** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 2:47 pm

aww

its hot here heh

El Brenty · Post by **El Brenty** » Fri Jul 18, 2003 10:15 pm

DO NOT WEAR SYNTHETIC CLOTHES when doing your crazy stunt! They'll flash into flame within seconds, and melt into your skin causing unimaginably bad burns! Anyone remember back in the late 80's on That's Life, with Esther Rantzen (Showing my age!), when they did a bit about shell-suits (And their wearers) going up in smoke at bonfires?

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 4:47 am

Very true CamClub. Synthetic will usually burn fierce and fast. It will melt to your skin and Good woolen and pure cotton layers is fine

Jass Films · Post by **Jass Films** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:02 pm

What i did for my film (The Ghost of Burning Fire), was filmed a close up of a camp film, in a controlled area, the filmed close ups of the character's face and the character going ahhh! etc. Then i put the two shots over the top of each other and that turned out pretty cool.

[Edited on 22-7-2003 by Jass Films]

El Brenty · Post by **El Brenty** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:26 pm

Good Idea Jass Films! That's Old School big time! People aren't allowed to use their imaginations at all these days! Old School B-Movies Will Live Forever!

OH MY GOD! Looking at the dancing on Top Of the Pops 2 at the mo' on the telly! 1976 audience disco dancing - No Thanks! Rather have 'em b**** a** hussies doing their lap danging thang! Gggggrrrrowwwww! Er, changed the subject there a bit! Sorry!

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:47 pm

This forum is for REAL effects, not superimposed fake stuff:D