1920's Movie Analysis
A lot has changed in the movie industry since the 1920's. New movies with 3D technology and CGI graphics, expanded the possibilities of special effects. There were no wires that could be later edited, no projections, or green screens. Filming was difficult and expensive, and the work conditions were dangerous. Actors were literally burned by reflectors because cameras needed a lot of light.
Let us take a look at some of famous scenes from Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd, and see how they were made.
Be warned if you like these movies, explanations can spoil the illusion, and if that is not a problem, continue as we reveal how the masters did it.
Harold Lloyd Hanging Off The Clock In Safety Last! (1923)
This shot was filmed from a