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Before CGI: Rare Behind-the-Scenes Shots from Iconic Movies!

Following our previous special effects feature, we're excited to share more fascinating behind-the-scenes photos! See how movie magic is really made.

Before CGI: Rare Behind-the-Scenes Shots from Iconic Movies!

Following our previous special effects feature, we're excited to share more fascinating behind-the-scenes photos! Ready to discover how the enchanting world of cinema comes to life?

Still not convinced?

1. “The Jungle Book” 2016

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Better keep these images away from kids! Some things should stay magical for as long as possible…

2. “Alita: Battle Angel” 2018

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Turns out faces aren't created from scratch! To make movements and expressions as realistic as possible, they first build this “template.” Interestingly, the director first got the idea for this film back in 1999, inspired by Yukito Kishiro's comics about a girl's inner growth. However, he only started work after finishing Avatar.

3. “Wonder Woman” 2017

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Did you think it was all real? Not at all! But the World War I scenes were filmed at the Royal Air Force base in Great Britain! And the main character was originally created back in 1941 by William Marston, who also invented the lie detector.

4. “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” 2018

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This is truly surprising! So that's what the original tiger looked like… And by the way, the film was shot both at Warner Brothers studios and on location in South Africa, where the crew built a real mini-town!

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5. “Guardians of the Galaxy” 2014

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This is what a spaceship actually looks like! Green screen is a lifesaver because it makes it easy to add any background!

6. “Aquaman” 2018

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Turns out the effect of flowing underwater hair is also the work of artists. Quite a skill! The director initially decided to minimize actual water filming to keep characters mobile, since that's nearly impossible in water!

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7. “Die Hard 5: A Good Day to Die Hard” 2013

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The helicopter isn't real! Though the explosion looks pretty convincing…

8. “Pan” 2015

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The fall isn't that high! Now you can relax and enjoy the movie without worry…

9. “Ender's Game” 2013

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Did you think they build actual spaceships for films? Why bother when a special program makes it much easier to create any environment!

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