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  • Underwater scenes are incredibly difficult to shoot, as the conditions mean the cast and crew have to rethink nearly every aspect of making a movie. While shooting in the open ocean provides the most realism, productions have very little control over water conditions and safety, which is why "The Shallows" (2016) shot some of its underwater stunts with Blake Lively in a more controllable tank. But with today's sleek cameras and advanced scuba gear, "The Meg" (2018) was still able to film with trained stunt divers in rough waters.
    When it came to "Thirteen Lives" (2022), shooting in water tanks was much safer than in real underwater caves. But when building the cave sets, the film's production designer had to forgo foam and wood for steel and concrete, while the cinematographer had to balance getting compelling footage with portraying the distinct choppiness and murkiness of water.
    To avoid those intricacies, other films like "The Shape of Water" (2017) and "Aquaman" (2018) instead filmed the underwater scenes on dry land and added underwater qualities using lighting tricks and CG. No matter where underwater scenes are filmed, they won't fully work unless you pay attention to every little factor, ranging from how Lupita Nyong'o's outfit would look underwater in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022) to how The Rock's boots would impact his breathing in "San Andreas" (2015) and how Jason Momoa's hair would flow with the current in "Aquaman."
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  • @edwinlin8846
    @edwinlin8846 Před rokem +161

    I love how the Insider makes these videos of behind the scenes of movies. Quite interesting and very thorough.

  • @erothrenmacarfime1981
    @erothrenmacarfime1981 Před rokem +90

    Hey guys, there's a bunch o' hints to film fake underwater.
    James Cameron: Hold my beer, son; let me show you how it's done.

  • @jamesgarrett8833
    @jamesgarrett8833 Před rokem +52

    Man, Insider is amazing 🥲. Giving us an inside view of how movies are made. I always wondered how underwater scenes are filmed and now I know

  • @Squishy876
    @Squishy876 Před rokem +75

    That wind effect looked way better than the CG on the hair

  • @DIDYOUSEETHAT172
    @DIDYOUSEETHAT172 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I'm a journeyman actor / stunt performer, I show up they give me stuff and off we go. Amazing how much goes into just getting to the point where I get my wardrobe and props. Props to all the geniuses behind it all! 😁😁👍👍🙏🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @lmcfigs4874
    @lmcfigs4874 Před rokem +613

    "it may look like the cast of Aquaman are really swimming underwater". it really doesn't. it looks like bad cgi

    • @Shixaal
      @Shixaal Před rokem +40

      Bad cgi? You say bad cgi but I doubt you can do anything nearly as good as it.

    • @BonnyDuctTape
      @BonnyDuctTape Před rokem +152

      I can’t paint but I expect that a painter can paint

    • @himetex
      @himetex Před rokem +36

      @@BonnyDuctTape hahahahahahaha
      And today, we learned a classy way of how to answer nonsense people on the internet bois

    • @Blueybeak
      @Blueybeak Před rokem +24

      @@Shixaalit’s almost like they had a whole crew of people to work on it and still failed

    • @neversmile4239
      @neversmile4239 Před rokem

      @@Shixaal
      K

  • @qcontinuum30
    @qcontinuum30 Před rokem +15

    Anytime this channel does anything related to behind-the-scenes of movies/tv I am watching it. 🎥

  • @anthonyvillanueva5226
    @anthonyvillanueva5226 Před rokem +11

    I kinda figured a lot weren't actually underwater especially when characters spoke. The human voice does not travel well underwater. Unless they dubbed it in later.

  • @jamesgarrett8833
    @jamesgarrett8833 Před rokem +36

    Hey Insider, an idea I have for a future video is how actors haircuts are done because a movie takes months to filmed and yet their hair looks exactly the same all throughout the movie! I know their hair is being cut by the movie hairstylists with their hair cutting tools; I just don’t know How they are cutting it because when I get a haircut, when my dad, my three brothers and my two nephews all get haircuts, our hair is much shorter now then it was before because duh, that’s haircuts worked, but actors are getting haircuts where where their hair does not look shorter, it’s looks exactly the same as it did before

    • @nate6045
      @nate6045 Před rokem +2

      The hairstylists in movies are cutting the actor's hair more frequently than you're getting your haircut.

    • @tc47440
      @tc47440 Před rokem +4

      Wigs.

    • @mehere8038
      @mehere8038 Před rokem

      so an army haircut, how do they do that? clippers/shears to a set length from the head isn't it. Lets say they want to cut the hair to that length again a week later, how do you think they might go about that?
      Got it yet? Your hairdresser chooses to cut lots, cause that's what you ask for, no reason they can't use clippers & take off just a couple of mms each cut is there. That's their job!

    • @rogerwilco2
      @rogerwilco2 Před rokem

      People like that might get a haircut every day or even more.
      High level politicians and TV hosts are often treated the same way, that's why they look the same every day.

  • @BlenderStudy
    @BlenderStudy Před rokem +6

    Amazing CG work. Thank you for the update, Insider..!!

  • @Nihal-wx3th
    @Nihal-wx3th Před rokem +26

    I would love to know, whta happens with these movie sets after the movie is wrapped up... do they burn it, or reuse it or just store it somewhere???

    • @leonnunhofer3453
      @leonnunhofer3453 Před rokem

      I think, most of it leads into burning it. In one way or another. Because they stick with their ideology and people like A.H. So they burn their companies 🤷‍♂️

    • @DarylDevine
      @DarylDevine Před rokem +4

      Usually the former. It's a bit of a shame

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Před rokem +30

    Fantastic video! I hope we get to see a dedicated video about Way of Water

  • @glennalexon1530
    @glennalexon1530 Před rokem +5

    A “ POV shot” is a scene shot from the character’s perspective; the view of the character you were showing is called a close-up.

  • @gabrielmoro3d
    @gabrielmoro3d Před rokem +30

    I love these in-depth videos.

  • @tigerman1978
    @tigerman1978 Před rokem +16

    "It may look like the cast of 2018s aquaman is really swimming under water" - No, it doesn't if you've ever actually done it..

  • @killeranu3221
    @killeranu3221 Před rokem +5

    Lmao, No it definitely didn't look like the entire cast of Aquaman were actually swimming underwater

  • @revolverdolls
    @revolverdolls Před 8 měsíci

    Great video!!!

  • @kibathefang6022
    @kibathefang6022 Před rokem +7

    So this video showed the evolution of shooting underwater and yet didn't include the most advance technique used by Avatar? I get that all of those in the video are for scenes where real people will be seen, but even if Avatar is for performance capture, the tech they have and how they actually have actors train to stay underwater for long periods is something else.

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah
    @glorygloryholeallelujah Před 4 měsíci +1

    *”The cast of aquaman looks like they’re really underwater!”*
    Oh you poor thing…
    You’ve never seen water before. 😢

  • @JohnZsAviation
    @JohnZsAviation Před rokem +3

    This is so cool

  • @storywala88
    @storywala88 Před rokem

    Very intriguing

  • @tulipe_4904
    @tulipe_4904 Před rokem +6

    Very interesting video but I am terrified of sharks, my soul left my body multiple times

  • @CowKilla-
    @CowKilla- Před rokem +5

    RIP DCU

  • @lukej7758
    @lukej7758 Před rokem +20

    This came out three days ago and is already way outdated lol. I was shocked they didn't even mentioned Way of Water, which is easily the most technically advanced underwater filmmaking ever done. The water scenes in aquaman, wakanda forever, and every other example here looks sad compared to the new Cameron movie

    • @kennyb1588
      @kennyb1588 Před rokem

      I thought the same about Wakanda forever until I realized they are portraying different underwater settings.
      Wakanda is shooting for a deeper lower light atmosphere and I think they did that well and they even shot it underwater.
      Where as avatar was going for a closer to the surface reef area which is naturally going to be brighter and have more easily visible details.
      I think Avatar was still stronger but for what Wakanda was going for they definitely held their own

  • @Samfromauckland
    @Samfromauckland Před rokem

    So cool !!!

  • @dodgersdoon1130
    @dodgersdoon1130 Před rokem

    The abyss, nuff said

  • @andjazzh
    @andjazzh Před rokem

    Now please do the avatar way of water behind the scene!!

  • @vice.nor.virtue
    @vice.nor.virtue Před rokem +5

    Why would you release this video on the same day as The Way of Water and include no references to the mind blowing developments in this field which have smashed all these other films out the park. It feels borderline insulting that Insider believes it’s audience wouldn’t notice this.
    This channel should be
    _Insider: but not with Jimmy Cameron_

  • @chrisfromsouthaus2735
    @chrisfromsouthaus2735 Před rokem +6

    8:45 I don't think bioluminecent means what you think in means. Not unless the costume is legitimately impregnated with living dinoflagellates, or something.

  • @RainbowSharky69420
    @RainbowSharky69420 Před rokem +1

    Interesting

  • @classicredwine
    @classicredwine Před rokem +2

    Didn’t you already post this video years ago when this movie came out?

  • @tomso9246
    @tomso9246 Před rokem

    8:56 The stunt guy didn't have TIME to grow stubble.

  • @avneeshsarts3726
    @avneeshsarts3726 Před rokem +3

    I am excited to see little mermaid underwater scenes

  • @Ayogenius67
    @Ayogenius67 Před rokem +4

    Yooo,I think it’s a hard a task for us indie filmmakers 😢

  • @chicanapunkLA
    @chicanapunkLA Před rokem +1

    That was the worst opening line ever.
    Did the Narrator think people actually thought the whole movie took place under water lol

  • @zZiL341yRj736
    @zZiL341yRj736 Před rokem +5

    Nothing beat Way of the Water.

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj07 Před rokem

    @0:19 - if they are in an enclosed submarine device, why would their hair have to be flowing or moving?

  • @maemilev
    @maemilev Před rokem +1

    I always wonder how they do thirteen lives.

  • @funfromabove9728
    @funfromabove9728 Před rokem

    The light ripples are called caustics

  • @blenderguy3250
    @blenderguy3250 Před rokem +8

    ...Than "Avatar: the way of water" came out

  • @Tater4200
    @Tater4200 Před 2 měsíci

    How did they film the underwater scene for the movie "top secret "

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan Před rokem

    And this is what The Little Mermaid is going to be like with the CGI underwater.

  • @derheadbanger9039
    @derheadbanger9039 Před rokem

    Printing 3D stubbles for underwater instead of, you know, just growing actual stubbles?!

  • @KameronKDH
    @KameronKDH Před rokem +4

    The wakanda movie did a great job with the underwater scenes

  • @98olober
    @98olober Před rokem

    "The set was 100 % dry". I don't think you realize what that means.

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 Před rokem +1

    Cool 😀

  • @YkumarGangsta
    @YkumarGangsta Před rokem +1

    I'm first now give me award.

    • @brennanscarcello1443
      @brennanscarcello1443 Před rokem +3

      We are humbled to be graced with your almighty presence. We are not worthy of one who comments so quickly. Thank you for your service lol.

    • @Gg-ij7li
      @Gg-ij7li Před rokem

      Jesus Christ loves you all!
      Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him! Believe on His name and repent of your sins and be saved!
      Have an amazing day ❤️😊😊

    • @Abhayabhayam
      @Abhayabhayam Před rokem

      🏆

  • @PLAYLUXE
    @PLAYLUXE Před rokem

    Next: Inside Insider

  • @devinpol4258
    @devinpol4258 Před rokem

    You lost me when you started out showing Aquaman. Lmao really??

  • @johnnybanana8562
    @johnnybanana8562 Před rokem

    Oh, and don't forget about the moon landing....

  • @karenzhen3530
    @karenzhen3530 Před rokem

    Now do Avatar 2

  • @tristangabrielo
    @tristangabrielo Před rokem +12

    Oh Amber… you had to screw it … such a shame looking someone had their chance, doing all these scenes

    • @malakamanoj4749
      @malakamanoj4749 Před rokem

      well said....👍
      there's a saying " leeches can't put on a pillow".
      didn't know the same thing implies to b!tches as well. but now we all know....😅😅

  • @electrojones
    @electrojones Před rokem +8

    They do this with professional actors and with Amber Heard.

  • @sameerabdullah6519
    @sameerabdullah6519 Před rokem +2

    Best underwater film was Wakanda forever

  • @froisieroriginal
    @froisieroriginal Před rokem

    😼👌

  • @malemodel3447
    @malemodel3447 Před rokem +1

    ;)

  • @chiraggupta4656
    @chiraggupta4656 Před rokem +1

    After avatar the way of water all this movie look bad cgi

  • @snilrach
    @snilrach Před rokem

    That was a terrible pronunciation of Tam Luang. Please dig around a bit before recording

  • @CameronSalazar2113
    @CameronSalazar2113 Před rokem

    "god we all just love to see Amber Turd again she ruin the movie or her own self with her own words again" amazing movie and alot of work put into it to be shadowed with her name and personality. Also the Hair CGI in Aquaman looks super unnatural and just out right fake they should have just simulated the hair instead of CGI the hair, no one can do good CGI hair and it cost millions for that hair that looks like a cartoon.

  • @mammajamma4397
    @mammajamma4397 Před rokem

    They do an awful lot for movies that aren't that great.

  • @AliceRoblox620
    @AliceRoblox620 Před rokem +1

    Ohio underwater scene

  • @user-xd7mk2xz2h
    @user-xd7mk2xz2h Před rokem +1

    And then James Cameron raised the bar.

  • @RTimo
    @RTimo Před rokem

    I always thought it just me getting awkward at ambers performance hahahaha shes soooo cringeeeeee

  • @furrydud981
    @furrydud981 Před rokem

    Don’t act like you didn’t stare at the girls behind at 0:42

  • @funniey
    @funniey Před rokem

    Amber heard

  • @visualstoryteller1014
    @visualstoryteller1014 Před rokem +1

    Lol aquaman never looked like underwater, all cheap cgi

  • @CatharticSense
    @CatharticSense Před rokem

    I can't help but wonder... If Depp wouldn't have fought the allegations tooth and nail, and Heard wouldn't have messed her lies so badly would you be fine showing Depp in your videos @Insider?

    • @stop08it
      @stop08it Před rokem +7

      You guys are weirdly obsessed. This video is not about amber or Johnny, LET IT GO.

  • @vspatmx7458
    @vspatmx7458 Před rokem +4

    Amber screwing it up was a mess valued at a billion mistakes.
    Anyways.. One has to move on eventually.
    Some one else will replace and probably do a better job.

    • @leonnunhofer3453
      @leonnunhofer3453 Před rokem

      They said she is essential for the movie. What is ridiculous. They replace a lot of people. And in this movie, they easily could replace her. It's just about 15 minutes screentime. And yes, it seems like the movie wouldn't work without Mira, because probably a lot of the motivations of the people in this movie are about her. But if it's about the role, about the screentime, they could replace her. In movies they do it a lot, with shooting scenes afterwards and replace old scenes. Or even cutting people in if needed. No problem nowadays. They even use deep fake in movies. Didn't they use it even in Starwars years ago for a dead actor? An iconic imperial officer? And that was years ago. It's WB. It's a 200+ million Dollar movie. They could do it. But sticking with her, an evil And violent woman, cruel, a narcissist harming others all the time, even cutting others fingertip off, burning others face with cigaretts, mocking, exploiting others, pretending to donate millions to a children's hospital, but spending it for partying, that's just insane. Imo it has nothing to do with logic. Has nothing to do with wanting to have success. Because they said during the trial, no chemistry with Mamoa. They said she is a bad actress. Didn't get anything because of talent or work. Got everything from J.D. and because of her lies. Cheating and exploiting others. A petition, 5 million signatures to replace her. 5 million people who would watch the movie without her, but who wont watch it with her. It's huge. Dozens of million dollar. Keeping her in the movie is just insane. They fired J.D. because of false accusations. If it's about damage control, it's legal. And here there are multiple reasons. Bad actress, and what she did. Imo the only reason to keep her in this movie is ideology. Cruel ideology. They don't care about truth and what people do. Just about who they are, and their narrative. Mindblowing 🤦‍♂️

    • @vspatmx7458
      @vspatmx7458 Před rokem

      @@leonnunhofer3453
      Keep the faith buddy.
      What goes around
      Comes around.
      And stay blessed and peaceful
      Tc

  • @darkstar223
    @darkstar223 Před rokem

    Such a badly written script

  • @andrewreynolds912
    @andrewreynolds912 Před rokem +4

    The sad part is that woke culture is destroying entertainment like marvel and Hollywood; oh, let's not forget that how Amazon did to JJR tokens franchise with their rings of power, and yet like Disney did with their horrible strange worlds, and yet I do like how insider shows the side of how the scenes made friendly.

  • @umage7759
    @umage7759 Před rokem +4

    amber turd pog

  • @lbgtr87
    @lbgtr87 Před rokem

    Insider should have done more to blur out all images of Amber Heard.