A Quick Peek From the Matrix Set In Sydney

We posted recently about the planned shutdown of part of Sydney for filming of the upcoming Matrix sequel. Now reader zobier points to a followup describing the shooting, and since he was on hand to see it first-hand, writes: "I went along to watch the filming, it was very cool (I love helicopters tho' ;) They didn't block off much city space, maybe (100 - 200m), and the chopper flew down the square (Martin Place) between the buildings about 5 - 10m above our heads. Many onlookers were videoing and photographing the scene. At about 5pm when it got dark the camera flashes started going off, this pissed off the director as it was interfering with his film." GoogolPlexPlex adds a link to coverage in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Comments

Re:Camera flashes

[muffel]

Which is absolute bullshit in this context. The range of a usual camera flash goes up to approx. 3m and then degrades quickly. Beyond that there is little point in using a flash. (Google found this)
Using a flash for anything not close-range has only two effects:

• Annoy people.
• Prove that you're an idiot.

I'm Sorry

[atlantageek]

I'm sorry but other than the fight scenes (which have been cloned to death) Matrix sucked. Maybe it was because I waited till it was on Video and during that time everyone built it up. I just don't understand why it is such a big deal for the hacker set.