Yep, how am I to know? I thought this forum was full of experts
It doesn't take an expert to work out how a mirror works though! As long as you position it where studio cameras won't be seen there isn't much else to it.
Yep, how am I to know? I thought this forum was full of experts
It doesn't take an expert to work out how a mirror works though! As long as you position it where studio cameras won't be seen there isn't much else to it.
Sorry, I thought there would be a more sophisticated structure in place to do this in a Television Studio. Not just your typical mirror from home. What I was talking about is how they make it such an intergrated part of the set that almost any viewer would never notice.
As has been said, there isn't anything special about mirrors built into sets. You will sometimes see a similar set up in retail premises, with mirrors on a back wall making the shop look longer. For TV purposes the set designer (and lighting designer) just have to make sure that the cameras or talent aren't in the wrong place as it may 'shatter the illusion', to coin a phrase.
There are special 'front silvered' mirrors used in lighting and projection systems which prevent blurred images being projected, but that doesn't have much to do with what is being discussed here.
Don't talk to me about those mirrors in shops. I've more than once hurt my hand trying to grab a product from what turns out to be a reflection at the end of the fridge!
Talking of mirrors - I wish they would give one to Fionualla Sweeney at CNN London. What has happened to her hair and make up style? She looks incredibly different!!
