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201031 minGdocumentary

Into the Unknown

201031 minGdocumentary

In 1978, the production of the Doctor Who story Underworld encountered major challenges due to the use of bluescreen technology and new filmmaking techniques.

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In 1978, the production of the Doctor Who story Underworld encountered major challenges due to the use of bluescreen technology and new filmmaking techniques.

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Ed Stradlingdirector

Richard Heffer

Richard Heffercast

Anthony Read

Anthony Readcast

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Dave Martincast

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The production of the Doctor Who story Underworld faced significant challenges in 1978. The documentary presents behind-the-scenes footage, focusing on the use of bluescreen technology in virtual studio sets. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the technical hurdles they encountered. It captures the effort to create a visually complex narrative within the constraints of limited resources and innovative filmmaking techniques. The film runs for 31 minutes and was released in 2010.

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