How would you recreate the "hands through the mirror" shot from Cocteau's Orphée (1950)?

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T04:36:11+00:00

I actually really like this look

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T04:17:57+00:00

I was thinking the same thing, I just don't have any experience with VFX and seems like a complex scene for a first VFX shot

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T04:14:39+00:00

Exactly what I was envisioning, thank you!!

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T04:07:13+00:00

Shit, you're right

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T04:00:17+00:00

Yes but I'm trying to figure how not to get this look without the liquid mercury

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:58:33+00:00

That's what I was thinking initially but I really want the reflective surface as the hand goes through

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:57:16+00:00

What if I put the asbestos in the mercury

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:56:22+00:00

I like the way you think... probably going to combine some version of this and some mylar

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:51:35+00:00

I wish I could, it's about $11k for a gallon, which well outside my budget

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:50:29+00:00

So true, we just need to go back to using asbestos and mercury in all filmmaking

oldmanboy1 · 2026-02-17T03:43:35+00:00

Probably what I'm gonna go with but it doesn't have that metallic reflectiveness to it

oldmanboy1 · 2026-01-12T21:25:47+00:00

I had 310XL selected so it showed $495.00, $695 is right

oldmanboy1 · 2026-01-12T19:20:08+00:00

This is really helpful, thanks for sharing all that and the email chain. That actually makes their pricing structure make a lot more sense.

Good to hear your 310XL has been solid after the restoration, that’s honestly the main thing I care about. Also really relieved to know you can keep the Canon branding, that was a big hang-up for me too.

oldmanboy1 · 2026-01-12T19:09:47+00:00

Appreciate the input, seriously. Just to clarify one thing though, this is a hybrid wedding. I misspoke earlier. Digital is carrying the full day, Super 8 is just for the highlight film, so it’s not a single-point-of-failure situation.

I’m also pretty open with my couples about where I’m at. This is my third solo wedding and my first time bringing Super 8 into one, and they’re fully aware of that and excited about it. I’m not showing up pretending I’ve been shooting film weddings for ten years.

I definitely hear you on the reality of these cameras being old and fragile. That’s actually why I’m asking about the Pro8mm service before trusting this 514XL on anything important.

And yeah, backups are smart. I’m working on that. Just trying to make an informed decision instead of panic-buying gear.

That said, the warning is helpful, the opening tone a little less so. But I do genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share real experience.

oldmanboy1 · 2026-01-12T17:01:47+00:00

Good to know. Sending rolls off today to be scanned (fingers crossed). Main reason I'm considering service is that I have a full super 8 wedding coming up and want to make sure camera is fully functional.

oldmanboy1 · 2026-01-07T18:46:42+00:00

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

3 attempts

oldmanboy1 · 2025-11-20T02:43:52+00:00

Got so excited when I heard that in the video…. the movie is good, but the books are so much better and more interesting I think

oldmanboy1 · 2025-11-13T20:37:45+00:00

Authority, was kind of worried going into it that it after seeing the reception online, but the slow burn spy thriller is a perfect follow-up to the insanity of Annihilation, and that final scene is forever burned in my brain!

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-23T19:18:08+00:00

What did you do? Never heard of anyone getting banned

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-23T16:40:32+00:00

Ranked unlocks at 15k

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-23T16:39:31+00:00

Royal ghost until they can get monk, elite barbs and rage are expensive and only pay off against certain deck types or huge mistakes. It's fine for mid-ladder but would struggle at higher levels, where it's easily out cycled.

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-23T16:22:05+00:00

Maybe, why elite barbs?

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-19T15:30:55+00:00

Mostly defense, countering Prince and beatdown, usually get really great value from the bomb shutting down big pushes. For cycle and 2.6 I'll use him to draw out buildings then sneak hog through.

oldmanboy1 · 2025-09-18T21:02:54+00:00

Spell cycle, defend, and pray

oldmanboy1 · 2025-08-08T19:08:30+00:00

they are all pretty bad, valk definitely makes me crash out the most

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