r/somethingimade • u/intothetigerpatch • 1d ago
I built a pool out of wooden pallets in my driveway so I could film a scene for my short film (with final still results)
Hi All wanted to share this undertaking of building a pool for my short film. The script was only 6 pages but required the actors to be in the water for a scene and I settled on the idea of making a pool to film this in my driveway. I choose this idea for 2 primary reasons -
I felt it would give me more control over the safety of the crew and actors instead of finding a natural body of water to do this in. Second, I admittedly was intrigued by the challenges I would face to pull this off.
In efforts of being budget friendly the pool was framed in by some pallets ($20) I found in FB and lined with a black pond liner ($60) off eBay. I fastened it all together with some additional 2x4x10 lumber ($25) and decking hardware I already had from other projects. Lastly I utilized 3 2 ton racket straps (already owned) to handle the lateral forces once the water was in. The finished pool was roughly 8’x8’x4’ with a water depth of 3.5 feet.
When it was all said an done, I was really pleased with the results. This was my first time building something like like this and it was such a great opportunity and learning experience.
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u/funandvibey 1d ago
Looks great. Is it available to watch anywhere?
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u/intothetigerpatch 1d ago
It’s available on my YT channel. You can find the link on my profile 🤘
Edit: the title is GUILT
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u/WesternExisting3783 1d ago
Really incredible. Evoked a spectrum of feelings. Well done, and thank you for sharing.
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u/we_r_all_doomed 1d ago
Well this is the coolest thing I've seen today! Absolutely love the stills at the end. The depth looks unfathomable in them
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u/ferretbeast 1d ago
That’s freaking fantastic. I can’t believe those shots came from that! Now I gotta go watch it. Best wishes for the future random Redditor. I’ll be back after my watch for my truthful notes.
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u/gnomequeen2020 1d ago
Just watched your short, and I would have never guessed that it was shot in here! Your cinematography is really great!
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u/jinx3222 1d ago
Incredible, thanks for sharing! This was a great story, and I love how you let the viewer in on the secret without explicitly starting it in the script!! Keep up the great work. I look forward watching a couple others of your films later!
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u/looksfunny2u2 1d ago
Way to commit. The stills from your Short look amazing.
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u/intothetigerpatch 1d ago
It was a daunting process but I admit the challenge is what kind of intrigued me. Appreciate your comment!
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u/xxHailLuciferxx 1d ago
Wow. Even after seeing the stills, when I watched your video I saw them in the river, not a small pool. Great work and I loved the short!
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u/BoysenberryFinal9113 1d ago
Awesome. I've always wondered how they get those shots to look so good. Your stills look wonderful.
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u/Zegarek 1d ago
That looks great. Did you have to do anything to make the surface look like realistic ocean sway/chop or did it work out pretty naturally?
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u/intothetigerpatch 1d ago
The movements from the actors and camera rig helped it all come about naturally. So just a lucky byproduct thankfully 🤘
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u/Itsthejoker 1d ago
Crosspost to r/shittyrigs! This is fabulous!
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u/intothetigerpatch 1d ago
I had no idea they had a sub! They were nice enough to share in on IG though 🙌
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u/Indiesol 1d ago
The epitome of "work smarter, not harder."
Excellent job. You'd never know in that still. Will check out the film on my lunch.
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u/Seasidegoats 12h ago
Well done on that film that water didn't look like that tiny little pallet pool it looked really big, camera angles are so clever sometimes
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u/wuthering_lights_ 10h ago
This is incredible. I watched the video as well, your writing is just as phenomenal. I felt so seen when he said he slipped, and the visuals show the heart of the matter. Thank you for sharing!
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u/Valuable-Locksmith21 1d ago
That's pretty sick. I'm impressed