In a newly restored 4K edition, James Cameron talks about the making of his early sci-fi masterpiece. The underwater shoot sounds incredibly demanding once again
Decades before the blockbuster sensation Avatar 2: The Way of Water, James Cameron shot the sci-fi smash hit Abyss. The film crew had to spend a lot of time underwater for the shoot, as a new documentary about the making of the work describes. The director himself spent an incredible number of hours diving every day
Before Avatar came Abyss: James Cameron spent 10 to 11 hours a day underwater for sci-fi blockbusters
According to Polgyon, the brand new 4K edition of Abyss also includes a making-of documentary entitled Deep Dive: A Conversation with James Cameron. In it, the director talks in detail about the elaborate filming of the sci-fi spectacle.
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According to Cameron, the entire cast underwent special training while the crew behind the camera had to communicate underwater. Many of the people responsible for lighting or camera support were trained divers. According to Cameron, he spent 10 to 11 hours underwater every day for the filming of Abyss.
The details about the production of the 1989 sci-fi blockbuster are reminiscent of more recent set anecdotes from Avatar: The Way of Water. Stars such as Kate Winslet spoke about how much the filming of the sci-fi sequel pushed them to their limits
