In order to show the lush tropical style, in the fall of 2010, the director brought the entire filming team to Oahu, Hawaii for shooting. In addition to the complex terrain, Hawaii also has a long coastline, various mountains, volcanoes, and abundant vegetation. Brad Peyton said that the filming in Hawaii went very smoothly, because it had a location similar to that described in the script, and the filming was very efficient.
In order to restore the magnificent foreign world described by the writer, the crew built a vast and spectacular "Atlantis City" on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and made a 750,000-gallon huge water tank to complete the shooting of the naval electric eel. The 3D "fusion technique" continued to flourish, and the film also made a lot of effort in close-up shots.
The crew had considered whether to shoot the film with a green screen in a studio, so the production cycle would be much shorter, but after considering it for a long time, the crew decided to shoot on the spot, because real shooting not only provides a real feeling, but also It can make the actors immersive and provide better performances. Enthusiastic locals regard the crew as distinguished guests, and many local filmmakers have provided the crew with a lot of convenient shooting conditions.
