Not everyone can get crowds of extras whenever they want, especially if on a small budget. Fear not though for there is a solution, and that solution is only a few cinematography tricks. Group everyone close together whenever you want the shot to feel more populated and dense. Another trick you can use is shooting with a long lens, this is a good way to create depth and give the illusion that the shot is more populated then it actually is. Also if you combine the first two tips then it will intensify the effect even more so. Another tiny effect is having people walk through the shot to give it more depth and liveliness. If you want to go for a more wide shot approach then you can try composting. This is a great way to create an illusion of a big crowd of people. The way this technique works is by shooting the same group of people walking in different areas of the shot and then in post compiling it all together. All of these tips and tricks are great ways to get a more populated shot.
I loved this article. This is mainly due to the fact that I've been wanting to know how indie movies did this for a long time. This seems like some great effects that I will definitely use in the future. I honestly have just noticed now that a lot of movies that I have seen used these effects, especially the long lens shot. This article was also informative and straight to the point which I also liked. This is relevant to the video side of Digital Media. Overall useful article.
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