Flame/fire question

[Dobick]

I have seen examples and even tutorials before but can't find them.

I once saw a performer take a flame and hold it in his hand, and supposedly the fuel used was at a temperature that it was capable of being held without injury.

does anyone know what fuel source can be used?

as an example the "Love the way you lie" video has the female lead holding a flame:



does anyone have any suggestions how to do this safely without photoshop or other post processing trickery?

[Imagebuffet]

Maybe an alcohol, like ethanol. It depends on the conditions of the mixture.

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[MicWayWal]

Kent,

You really can't see what is in her hand and how it is protecting her. It looks like some kind of rocks or substance in her hand that is protecting her hands. I am sure with a fire retardant cloth underneath. In the video it looks like a small low heat flame that very well could have been put in the shot in post production since it is in a dark area of the shot. The flames at the end on their arms look like CGI to me.

When I was a kid I saw guys pour the old fashion lighter fluid on their hands and light it up. For a few seconds it did not hurt them. I know some photographers would put the lighter fluid on bats, footballs and sports stuff for a shot.

It is so easy to put in after the fact, why would you mess with the danger. I put flames in fireplaces, pits and all sorts of stuff in post. Much easier to get exactly what you want with no harm or danger.

[ChristopherCoy]

I've seen photographers take rubber cement and brush it on the end of a football or basketball and light it.

[Dobick]

Originally Posted by MicWayWal

Kent,

You really can't see what is in her hand and how it is protecting her. It looks like some kind of rocks or substance in her hand that is protecting her hands. I am sure with a fire retardant cloth underneath. In the video it looks like a small low heat flame that very well could have been put in the shot in post production since it is in a dark area of the shot. The flames at the end on their arms look like CGI to me.

When I was a kid I saw guys pour the old fashion lighter fluid on their hands and light it up. For a few seconds it did not hurt them. I know some photographers would put the lighter fluid on bats, footballs and sports stuff for a shot.

It is so easy to put in after the fact, why would you mess with the danger. I put flames in fireplaces, pits and all sorts of stuff in post. Much easier to get exactly what you want with no harm or danger.

that is very sound advice! I think I will listen to that.

I did try to use some leather that I put some ronco lighter fluid onto. It was capable of being held for a few seconds without even feeling the heat, but the chances for problems would be many!

I was just hoping someone had some stage tricks that would be easily done and relatively safe.

[Zack Davis]

I've watched this video more than a few times (cause I love the song) but the flames look CG to me.