First in-helmet shots (like Iron Man)
(I am aware of this question, but the question didn't word its request properly and as a result didn't get the desired answer)
In Iron Man (2008), a common shot is used to let Robert Downey Jr. act while Tony Stark is in the suit. This one:
Unlike many HUD shots, this isn't a POV shot looking at his viewpoint. It takes some liberty with reality to achieve its purpose in a unique and effective way.
Did Iron Man pioneer this technique, or are there other films that previously used the effect?
Specific Criteria:
- The camera must be "in" the helmet. Close-ups of a character's face while they're wearing a helmet or mask don't count.
- By extension, the shot should be "impossible". If there's room inside the helmet for a camera (somehow), it doesn't count. Technically, interior shots in Pacific Rim are shots from "inside" a "helmet", but the helmet is so big the effect isn't the same.
Best Answer
Not quite "in helmet", but pretty close shots were in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Not sure if it's really the first one though.
A "beyond infinity" scene, for example. I think there were few more scenes during Dave's conversation/'battle' with Hal, but I'm not sure.
For example (0:40 in linked video):
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Answer 2
In lieu of an older film example, I looked into the Sunshine (2007) example. This screencap is very close to what I'm looking for (although it doesn't quite fulfill criteria 2) so I'll post it as an example. I expect there were films that did this even earlier though.
Answer 3
Star Kid 1998. It won’t let me upload the picture but you can check out the trailer on youtube
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