Synopsis

Divided into 11 segments: The Russian Prison (1080p, 11:49): Shooting in an abandoned Czech prison to make the early prison escape sequence. Also examined is Brad Bird's transition from animation to live action, the work of nearly 200 extras for the sequence, and the rigors of the shoot. Shooting in IMAX (1080p, 3:33): As the title suggests, this piece looks at the process, added challenges, and benefits of shooting large format. Art Department (1080p, 2:56): A short but close look of transforming Prague into Russia and the importance of authenticity. A Roll of Film (1080p, 2:33): Post-Production Coordinator Robby Stambler discusses what happens to a roll of film after shooting. Also discussed is the role of dailies and the telecine process. Life Masks (1080p, 1:40): Making a "stone representation" of an actor. Stepping Into the Storm (1080p, 2:02): A test run for the making of the sand storm sequence. The Sandstorm (1080p, 3:06): A raw look at the two-week process of creating this critical scene that runs for 5:43. Filmed partly in Vancouver and partly in Dubai. Dubai Car Crash (1080p, 8:15): A thorough look at the process of creating a car crash shot, including test footage, safety precautions, the physics and math of the stunt, stunts that didn't perform as planned, and successfully capturing the final shot. Lens on the Burj (1080p, 0:57): Another brief look at the challenging Burj Khalifa shoot. Props (1080p, 3:07): Numerous real and fake briefcases, guns, gloves, knives, and the mask-making machine. Composer (1080p, 10:42): A close-up look at the work of Composer Michael Giacchino.