How do you think this Seaview scene was created?

[Timothy L]

I’m currently watching the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea series and came upon this scene of the Seaview In open water. It seemed surprisingly realistic considering how old the series is and considering that back in those days models used In movies or television usually gave themselves away when shown to be on the “ocean”. Those of you who were / are professional model makers - how do you think this scene was created? Thank you.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Big miniature, soap foam, big-ass cyclorama sky painting as background, over-cranking the camera, and natural sunlight.

[redboat219]

Model in tow tank?

[Timothy L]

Thank you David! Had to look up “over-cranking” and “cyclorama” - but got it! There is so much creativity and ingenuity required in special model effects - especially before everything was done from a keyboard! Pretty awesome stuff.

PS Just learned (i’m probably the only one on DT that did not know lol) that the sub in David’s photo is in fact the actual sub used in the movie and series!!!! I thought I would share that in case others, new to the hobby like me, were not aware of this! Pretty cool.

[Albacore 569]

Original Sersen Lake at 20 Cent Fox Studios. There was a square area in center of pond large that allowed depth for miniatures rising and sinking. 20th century Foxs Titanic made in the 1953 had a miniature going down, and in 1961 the large Seaview model doing an emergency rise to the surface. Other Studios also rented the tank. Disney here for Swiss Family Robinson and earlier 20 thousand leagues under the Sea. The other areas were surprisingly shallow. The shallow water made it easier tfor wave making machines. Same water, so large models and highspeed exposures for slow motion helped. I think the 'Sink the Bismarck' miniatures was filmed in a similar tank in the UK at Pinewood. Shells splashing explosions the work filming could get a bit dangerous.









Titanic (1953) Old dipictiion how she thought she when down.



Seaview rising from same basin in middle of pond.

[Das Boot]

Here’s an excellent page for Voyage fans. Lots of pictures.

http://www.vttbots.com/page1A.html

[Timothy L]

Fascinating stuff guys - thank you so much for responding.