<p>If you can record at 5× the normal frame rate, using a 1/25<sup>th</sup> scale model car will look somewhat realistic.
Things that roll over or bounce, or even fall off a cliff, will appear correct.</p>
<p>Yes, it will still look fake and cheesy, but perhaps that's what you want.</p>

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<p>I'm filming a relatively low budget horror film with a few friends, so we don't have any fancy equipment for this. The shot is supposed to be a guy driving then suddenly swerving the car off the road, maybe into a tree or, even better, ending upside down. Is there a good looking way to do this?</p>

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How can I simulate a single car crash without ruining a vehicle?
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# How can I simulate a single car crash without ruining a vehicle?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-04-13)

I'm filming a relatively low budget horror film with a few friends, so we don't have any fancy equipment for this. The shot is supposed to be a guy driving then suddenly swerving the car off the road, maybe into a tree or, even better, ending upside down. Is there a good looking way to do this?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-04-14. Score: 1

If you can record at 5× the normal frame rate, using a 1/25th scale model car will look somewhat realistic.
Things that roll over or bounce, or even fall off a cliff, will appear correct.

Yes, it will still look fake and cheesy, but perhaps that's what you want.


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