Hanging Miniatures
A miniature is a model buit to look like a full-sized scene, whereas a hanging miniature is used to supplement a scene. Placed between the camera and the set it should blend in in such a way that the difference in scale is undetectable. In its simplest form it could be, say, a mountain range to fill the upper half of a studio scene. Elaborate roofs and ceilings may be added at a fraction of the cost of building their full-sized counterparts, while such scenic requirements as a ship’s boiler room or an underground cave could be simulated using only a few items of full-sized scenery. The time and effort saved in turning round a studio can be appreciated.
As with glass mattes, the models can be recorded separately and added ...
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