Flaming Thumb

In the script Mr. Trollins lights a cigar with a flame he produces from his thumb. Here's some experiments to figure out how this is going to be accomplished.

Attempt 1.0

Using the flame from a Chickenfeed cigarette lighter.



Attempt 2.01

Using the flame of a candle.




Attempt 2.11

Using the flame of a candle. Effects added the lighting.




I think the cigarette lighter producers a nicer flame although its very difficult to use a cigarette lighter and operate a camera simultaneously. I wonder how a Zippo lighter would work.