in film/tv, how do they film mirrors without the camera appearing in the reflection?

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Not sure if physics is the right flair. Very curious!

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Another real cool trick is body doubles behind a fake mirror. Check directors cut scene from Terminator 2. It begins around 1:50. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTOK89w8h0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTOK89w8h0)

What you are seeing is Linda Hamilton’s twin sister in the ”mirror” with Schwarzenegger, and a boy body double. Outside the mirror is Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and a fake head and body in the chair. The choreography between the twin sisters makes it look like a mirror. This allows you to see Arnold talking while Linda is drilling and pulling stuff out of his head. Gotta love the skills needed before CGI.

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