How did they film the fight scenes in 'Legend'?
In Legend starring Tom Hardy, he plays both Kray twins, so how exactly did they film the section in the bar where they fight each other? I know some of the framing only has one of their faces in it but from what I remember that there are parts where both faces are in it. I'm assuming CGI but could anyone help?
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They used fixed and computer controlled motion cameras to get the exact same filming sequence, and filmed it twice with the actor in different positions.
One article is here, there are several similar articles around on the net. The fixed camera technique has been used quite a few times. The article denotes one such was done in the original Parent Trap, where they filmed it with an actress and a body double, then refilmed and combined them later in the editing room.
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How did they film the scenes in Legend?
The film would be processed in an optical printer, first exposing the left side of the frame with a matte over the right side; then that same film would be run through again, now exposing the right side. The splits in the center would be hidden by background elements in the shot, like a door frame.Did the bar fight in Legend happen?
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The thing that really helped us is, we had a great body double, this kid Jacob Tomuri. He was Tom's stunt double in Mad Max. They're not identical but they look similar. HARDY: Jacob played both the brothers, every time the brothers were together.Do actors fight on set?
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