Surprising Green Screen Photos That Show How Hollywood Actually Works

The golden grail of Hollywood films, special effects turn unattainable ideals into breathtaking visual reality. Although the amazing technological developments like CGI and green screens deserve praise, the real filmmaking procedure usually seems considerably less glitzy than the finished result. Ever wonder what actually occurs on set during the creation of these hit sequences? Trust us; once you view these behind-the-scenes events, you will never view movies quite the same way once again. From actors in skin-tight motion capture suits covered in tracking dots to complex green screen setups that look nothing like the magical worlds they will become, from actors having intense conversations with tennis balls on sticks (representing CGI characters to be added later) to these pictures expose Hollywood's less-than-elegant reality. So be ready to chuckle at exactly how gloriously strange your favourite actors appear producing these amazing moments and feast your eyes on these amazing behind-the-scenes peeks of cinematic magic in the creation. The difference between the finished polished result and these raw, occasionally embarrassing filming moments wonderfully shows how far cinema technology has progressed, and the amazing amount of imagination needed from the crew and actors.

1. Titanic

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I feel that many of the sequences in the film Titanic ought to have used more green screen than this. The simplicity of this arrangement is really eye-opening: all it took to recreate this famous sight was a little boat in what looks to be a contained aquatic setting. With very little props, James Cameron's ability to produce such a gripping and emotionally intense sequence is rather amazing. This behind-the-scenes look contrasts sharply with the finished result we see on television to highlight the value of expert post-production work and cinematography. The way this arrangement connects to one of the most hotly contested sequences in movie history—the door debate—is really funny. Although "Rose" was not happy with the floating door's placement in the final cut, this behind-the-scenes picture demonstrates exactly how methodically and under control every element of filming was truly. It truly makes you question the other apparently huge sequences in the movie and how they might have been accomplished with such meagre budgets.