The Magic of Rain and How to Create A Convincing Storm
The effect that rain has in films is unmatched to other weather effects. A properly executed rainstorm is very dramatic and easily enhances the intensity of scenes. However, as interesting as it is, playing rainmaker requires some technicality. The last thing you want to do is wait for actual rain, as you have absolutely no control over its duration, intensity, and time. And this might drastically slow down production, especially if you are shooting in the middle of the drier seasons. Creating rain can be incredibly labor-intensive. You need to not only get the droplets right, but you also need to know the right camera angles, positions, and other elements involved in rainmaking including dirt, mist, and lightning. If done right, your fake rain would convince any viewer that the thunderstorm was a paid actor. If you are curious to know how to act as rainmaker, here is all we know about rain in film and the steps to creating a convincing storm. Get your equipment Depending on your budg