Turret Model Problems

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Smartmax

I am using a pivoting model of a turret (TF2) in a low budget film it is sitting on some cardboard which is being used as a barricade. The script calls for it turning but I can't see a way to do that easily because the only way I can think of is to use a ruler or stick to pivot the model. That is all good if I have to but the ruler would probably be seen in the shot. Any ideas on how to avoid this????
 
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rayw said:
A decent picture would help us better figure a solution. :yes:
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It is a nerf n-strike vulcan. Here you go.

B0013U95U2-1-lg.jpg
 
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You don't have to have the entire turret in frame, do you?

Just show 3/4 of the nerf-gun, and have someone actually rotate it. Heck they could even be firing it off-camera, too.

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A fair beginning.
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That is a "machine gun" mounted on a tripod.
Is the gun going to be re-mounted on a turret - if so, can we have a pic of that, pls? - or did you say turret while meaning tripod?
Also, in the film story how is the gun supposed to be be moved? Man or machine rotating and aiming?

Gun turrets: All mounted on a circular pivot base, moved by a mechanized device shielded by armour.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._belly_turret.JPG/800px-B-17_belly_turret.JPG
http://store.forgeplanet.com/image/cache/data/space-legions/HMG-turret-2-300x300.jpg
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/153/b/c/Gun_Turret_by_DudQuitter.jpg
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/_...mb/7/7e/MK-I_turret.png/240px-MK-I_turret.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubv0HdRB4A


Gun tripods: Just like your included image - a gun on a tripod that an exposed operator pivots.
http://www.hk94.com/images/m2.jpg
http://www.cowanauctions.com/itemImages/hh1930.jpg
http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/uirapuru-machine-gun.jpg
http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg32/mg34_tr.jpg



What NLE are you editing with?
Does it have greenscreen or chromakeying capabilities?
Do you have Adobe After Effects?
 
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rayw said:
A fair beginning.
hmmm.gif


That is a "machine gun" mounted on a tripod.
Is the gun going to be re-mounted on a turret - if so, can we have a pic of that, pls? - or did you say turret while meaning tripod?
Also, in the film story how is the gun supposed to be be moved? Man or machine rotating and aiming?

Gun turrets: All mounted on a circular pivot base, moved by a mechanized device shielded by armour.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._belly_turret.JPG/800px-B-17_belly_turret.JPG
http://store.forgeplanet.com/image/cache/data/space-legions/HMG-turret-2-300x300.jpg
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/153/b/c/Gun_Turret_by_DudQuitter.jpg
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/_...mb/7/7e/MK-I_turret.png/240px-MK-I_turret.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubv0HdRB4A


Gun tripods: Just like your included image - a gun on a tripod that an exposed operator pivots.
http://www.hk94.com/images/m2.jpg
http://www.cowanauctions.com/itemImages/hh1930.jpg
http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/uirapuru-machine-gun.jpg
http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg32/mg34_tr.jpg



What NLE are you editing with?
Does it have greenscreen or chromakeying capabilities?
Do you have Adobe After Effects?
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Team Fortress 2 was the thing we were going off. In that is says Turret and it is a "machine gun" mounted on a tripod as you said so yeah. Not saying you're wrong though....

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
No
Yes It is CS4
 
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why, is your story about the love lives of turrets? :)

Just a joke..

I think your original idea of a stick or ruler is your least expensive while looking good option.

You might mount the turret to a cheep lazy Susan, then find a way to rotate the Lazy Susan from a hidden position.
 
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Smartmax said:
I am using a pivoting model of a turret (TF2) in a low budget film it is sitting on some cardboard which is being used as a barricade. The script calls for it turning but I can't see a way to do that easily because the only way I can think of is to use a ruler or stick to pivot the model. That is all good if I have to but the ruler would probably be seen in the shot. Any ideas on how to avoid this????
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Greenscreen it. You could use a green ruler or stick and just key it out afterwards.
 
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