This article was originally published on Starandstyle.com
Have you ever wondered how movies and television create some of those astonishing, iconic scenes? For example, you know that nobody can fly on a broomstick, but for the life of you, it just looks so darn realistic! We know they use a green screen, but that doesn’t really explain how they make it look so authentic, does it? Special effects have come a long way since film was first invented – we can see the difference between the first and last Star Wars movies – and we marvel at the industry’s amazing progress. Join us as we take a look at some of the coolest and most inventive approaches to filmmaking.
#1: Titanic
We refuse to believe that one of the most romantic moments in cinematic history was not a live shot. Yet, we still cling to the love that Jack and Rose shared on their ill-fated voyage across the sea. Admit it; you reenact this scene every time you step foot on a boat, don’t you?
But, sadly, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet weren’t anywhere near a boat when they filmed this iconic moment. Instead, they were on a soundstage standing on a railing; there wasn’t even a set built to look like a ship! But this magic worked nonetheless; we can almost feel the sea spray on our faces every time we watch this scene.