Posted by Ghostwriter on February 19, 1997 at 09:04:57: In Reply to: Lauren Told Me About Underwater Filming! posted by NOREO on February 19, 1997 at 07:12:14:
: Here's what she wrote:
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: When we do the underwater filming on Ocean Girl, we usually go out on a
: boat for two weeks. Every morning, after breakfast, we get ready to go
: in the water. The camera and crew go in first, and then the stunt people
: help the actors in the water. There is a stunt or safety person for each
: actor to ensure our safety. We rehearse the underwater scenes wearing
: goggles, so that we can see more easily where we are to go. Then we
: remove the goggles when all is ready to film. The material that our
: dresses are made of, is very heavy when wet, so it can be very tiring.
: Living on the boat is quite an experience. There is always a few of us
: who get a bit sick going out and coming back. We watch videos, and go
: fishing, so we have a good time after filming is finished for the day.
: It is not easy in the water, it is very tiring, but when you see the
: finished product, it is worth it. Once when we were filming, Minky
: whales came close to our boat, so I went swimming with them. I had two
: of the stunt guys(one each side) with me. The whales came closer to us
: than anyone else. The stunt people said that they thought this was
: because I was small, as the whales had babies with them,they felt less
: threatened by me. Another time a school of Dolphins came near the boat,
: and some of us went swimming with them. I will never forget either of
: these experiences, they were just wonderful. I hope this answers your
: question. Lauren...
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: It'll be put in somewhere on my page.
: That must have been soo cool to swim with the minky whales. Thanks for telling us about.
:Ghostwriter