Making objects appear inside other objects using only a camera and two lenses

Fitting a 6 ft 4 inch lightpainter in to a 4 inch wall socket.... Lens and tripod swapping shenanigans in a derelict factory

 

For this shot, first I worked out the composition on the wall with the socket and rehearsed the lighting. Once happy with this element, I then switched tripods and lenses to point at a 6ft 4 ins lightpainter and line up the said lightpainter in the correct position. Once happy with the lighting, I start the exposure and light up the wall socket. I then place the lens cap on the camera and move the camera to the other tripod already pointing at the silhouette. I swap lenses and use green gelled faux flames outlining the silhouette. All this sounds a little complicated but it's worth the effort.

Done