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12. Wolf of Wall Street
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In cinema, budgetary restrictions may inspire original ideas; the employment of green screen technology in this scene is a prime example of wise production choice. Although the sequence looks to be set in an exotic locale, it was really shot in a controlled studio atmosphere. Given the film's large budget, this method would seem unexpected for what looks to be a simple location shot. Still, the choice to employ green screen technology has many benefits: controlled lighting, regular weather, flexible shooting schedules, and possibly major cost savings relative to location filming. The flawless end product shows how contemporary visual effects can convincingly create realistic settings even for non-fantastical scenes, therefore illustrating that this technology is not restricted to merely science fiction or fantasy genres.
