On Set VFX Tips Answers The Age Old Question – “How Big Is That Thing?”
If your ever been on set and need to survey something really tall you basically have two options.
- Shimmy up said tall object with a tape measure clenched between your teeth or..
- Use a spiffy trick with an inclinometer to tell how tall the thing is from your foldable camping chair whilst you sip a frothy beverage
If you are like me and like the sound of #2, all you’ll need is a Suunto Tandem Inclinometer, a laser tape measure and the magic of “math”. Check it out it’s actually very handy
LINK to the full tutorial on On Set VFX Tips
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If your ever been on set and need to survey something really tall you basically have two options.
Ugh. Can’t my iPhone just do it? Seems like a lot to carry an iPhone AND a tandem inclinometer, doesn’t it?