Can this video of a man hit by lightning be true?

[Deef1]

Can't speak on whether or not this particular video is real (could be the strike was actually behind him and it just appeared to hit him as an illusion and they had hoped for that angle, and got it). Hard to stage I would presume. I actually know someone I work with who has been struck three times by lightning and (other than being a little loopy..no just kidding) he is fine! THREE TIMES, while fishing. Years apart mind you. Could you believe that one? I'd be afraid to go out when skies were grey! lol

[LABART]

Originally Posted by The_Rambler

My money is on "FAKE".

Why were they standing around filming an empty field in a lightning storm?

Notice the camera goes to guy at JUST the right moment to capture the lightning strike?

The lightning strike itself is a very simple special effect that anyone with a good computer, a free demo of the right software, and 20 minutes of free time could pull off.

To me the biggest clue is that the camera man doesn't really flinch when the lightning hits, just a few feet away. This suggests that this was a planned shoot and that the lightning was added after the fact.

You bring up a very good point. Anyone who has been around lightning knows how powerful and LOUD it is. Being as close a he was to the lightning strike he would have jumped or atleast moved somewhat.
It's fake!