Surprising Green Screen Photos That Show How Hollywood Actually Works

8. I Am Legend

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Even with knowledge of how the sick dog sequence in I Am Legend was actually filmed, its emotional impact is still among the most potent of the film. Though it first seems funny, the discovery that the mutant dog was portrayed by someone in a green morph suit shows the production team's and Will Smith's respective talents. Acting opposite someone in a green suit crawling around like a dog calls for a particular type of dedication to the trade, and Smith's ability to preserve the scene's emotional weight is outstanding. Despite being produced with such apparently ludicrous physical effects, the fact that this scene might cause viewers to cry highlights the power of good acting and narrative. The difference between the behind-the-scenes reality and the end product highlights how cinema magic can turn even the most unusual-looking sets into really poignant passages. Although understanding the truth behind the scene might help some viewers feel less traumatising, it also emphasises the cooperative nature of filmmaking—where editors, actors, and effects artists team to produce significant emotional experiences.