@ IndieBudget - Yeah I know But ill try to make panning possible horizontally and not vertically. And what do you mean with "imaginary item"?
I used an image to build a set that I shot in my garage like the below :
"BEFORE"
"AFTER" - The brick walls , signs and lights are "CGI / Imaginary items "
Below is the short film I used the set in.. http://vimeo.com/11566997
If you have some money to spare, try finding a local vacuum-form shop - we're using the one in Pinewood Film Studios for our feature and a 7' x 5' panel costs £13 + VAT - we're ordering a whole bunch of 'em
http://www.hoopershomes.com/bracketmedia/vacformshop/index.htm
This stuff looks amazing when it's painted up!