Fake Lock Screen and Push Notifications on Camera
Short answer: A scripted lock screen sets the character's wallpaper, clock, date and battery, then drops push notifications in on cue: a message preview, a missed call or an app alert. In PhoneGuy, the operator fires each notification from the control room, the clock and date can be set or frozen, and real notifications never reach the screen.
Step by step
- Set the look. Choose the wallpaper, clock style, date, carrier and battery level.
- List the notifications. Write each sender, app name, preview text and order.
- Cue them. Fire each notification on the actor's beat or on a timer.
- Reset. Return to the clean lock screen between takes.
Common mistakes
- A real time on the clock that breaks continuity
- Real app notifications from the prop phone
- Previews too long to read in the shot length
FAQ
Can the clock show a fixed time?
Yes. The time, date and battery are set per beat for continuity.
Can tapping a notification open the app?
Yes. The notification can lead into the scripted conversation or app.
Related guides
- How TV Shows and Movies Show Text Messages on Screen
- Fake iPhone for a Movie: Props, Dummy Phones and Live Screens
- Fake an Incoming Call on Cue, Synced to the Actor's Line
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