How to Make a Breakaway Mirror That Cracks on Impact

[juneau]

What kind of mirror is used in film that cracks on impact? Does anyone know a website or a recipe to make one?

Example: Bob hits the mirror in his bathroom and the mirror cracks, distorting his image.

 

[DBXMe2]

It's small electric controlled hammers that impact the mirror on the peripherals at different sides and then it hits the sides and cracks and shatters the mirror...

Test it on different mirrors for different crack formations.

 

[juneau]

its small electric controlled hammers that impact the mirror on the periferals at different sides and then it hits the sides and cracks and shatters the mirror...

Test it on different mirrors for different crack formations.

Wow, that's cool, is there any other way?

 

[Dr. Hannibal Lecter]

For a cheap way to do it.
1. Make a frame the same size as your mirror that is coated with a wax release agent.
2. Place mylar under the frame. Get it at a survival store.
3. Make some sugar glass and fill the frame; recipes are on the net.
4. Carefully remove the frame. And place the breakaway glass where the mirror was.

When the actor hits the glass it will shatter without hurting the actor.

Another way is to film the actor from the side or front punching the mirror and adding the sound of it breaking in post and cut to a mirror that is already broken as the actor removes his hand.

 

[juneau]

for a cheap way to do it.
1. Make a frame the same size as you miror that is coated with a wax realease agent.
2. Place mylar under the frame. Get it ar a survival store.
3. make some sugar glass and fill the frame resipes are on the net.
4. Carfully remove the frame. And place the brake away glass where the mirror was.

When the actor hits the glass it will shatter without huring the actor.

Another way is to film the actor from the side or front punching the mirror and adding the sound of it breaking in post and cut to a mirror that is already broken as the actor removes his hand.

Wow, sounds cool, thanks for the info...




Any more legit ways out there?!