Gizmodo: behind the scenes

Behind the Scenes of Avatar

Mark Wilson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:00 EST

For a "behind the scenes," this clip doesn't reveal much in terms of the technical wizardry behind Avatar. But it does offer a handful of CGI I don't think any trailer has revealed yet. [Wired]

Watchmen Featurettes Show Dr. Manhattan's Tron Suit, New Scenes

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST

Here are a couple of exclusive featurettes showing new Watchmen behind-the-scenes footage, including Dr. Manhattan looking like a Tron dork and Silk Spectre looking like the foxy, yumtastic, kick-ass heroine she is. Spoilers ahead.

Behind the IMAX in The Dark Knight

Elaine Chow — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDT

One of the many exciting aspects of The Dark Knight is how the movie incorporated IMAX shots. Friends who watched the film have called the shots absolutely stunning and incredibly immersive; another reason why this is the Best. Movie. Ever. Having yet to see it, I can only sigh wistfully and aggregate information on how it was done. Popular Mechanics has a great write-up of the challenges in shooting with an IMAX camera, including a behind-the-scenes video on how the action came together.

IMAX cameras, which use 70mm film, are much larger and heavier than a traditional 35mm machines. Among the plethora of changes to accommodate IMAX, technicians reinforced gyrostabled remote control camera cranes, crafted sturdier rigs to be mounted on cars, and forced one poor cameraman to actually carry the damn thing on his shoulders in an especially tense S.W.A.T. Team sequence.

When you're done checking the video out, head over to Wired (if you haven't already) for even more information on Christopher Nolan's methods and madness. Helicopters, wrangling with the Chinese government; the making of this movie could be its own movie. [Popular Mechanics]

Behind the Scenes At Apple's iPhone 2 Ad Shoot

Jason Chen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:52:04 EDT

Our pal David Jr.com went over to the 5th Ave. Apple store back on May 29 to check out why that store was closed from 3PM to 9AM the next day. Turns out they were shooting a 3G iPhone ad there, which David got a sneak peek of on video. There aren't a whole lot of specifics on the ad since IT'S A SECRET, but we do get to see some guy in a suit being primped. He's probably in the ad somewhere as a James Bond-like figure who needs to take out his iPhone in order to check mail on his company's Exchange servers (new feature!). [David Jr]

Nonobject Two-Way Camera Shows Us What We Can't Control

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:15:07 EST

We've shown you some of Branko Lukic's "Nonobjects" before, including the touchless cellphone and those unique pebbles of electronic awesomeness. The latest concept from this man's fertile mind is the Behind The Scenes camera, with lenses and displays on both sides for simultaneously recording what you're aiming at, and what you're not. Why? The stuff you shoot is what you remember, what you control, what you expect. What turns up within the other lens is unknown, unexpected, outside of your control. I dig the idea, and the video's peaceful soundtrack, but I don't get how the photographer isn't in the back shot. Wouldn't it be cool to be in some of those pics, as a reward for taking shots of everyone else? [Nonobject] Thanks, Branko!

Behind the Scenes of Apple's 1984 Super Bowl Ad

Jason Chen — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:00:24 EDT

Everyone's seen the Apple 1984 ad more times than they'd like by now—heck you can say the same about the Hilary version as well—but you've probably never seen the behind the scenes video.

Gaze as people's heads are shaven, makeup is painted on, and everyone's all smiles as they get set to make the most known Super Bowl ad ever. Make sure to turn down the music if you're at work or else that weird immigrant guy will come up and ask you what kind of rad music that is. Go away, Sanjay! – Jason Chen

Behind the Scenes: Apple's 1984 Super Bowl Commercial [TechEBlog]