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Production · term

Stationary vehicle process

Also known as poor man’s process (legacy industry term).

A vehicle-motion illusion created with moving light, reflections, backgrounds, sound, and performer motion while the vehicle remains still.

In practice

Coordinate interactive cues and screen direction, control the stage environment, and test how the composite illusion reads.

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Sources

  1. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.