The preparatory work of the film was carried out in Los Angeles, London and the Caribbean. Nearly a thousand people participated, and even two screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio were accompanied throughout the process.
The main filming of the film began on February 28, 2005 in Los Angeles. In addition to a large number of rich backgrounds, production designer Rick Heinrichs was responsible for the redesigned and rebuilt "Black Pearl" USS, Jones’ "Flying Dutchman" and British merchant ship "Edinburgh Merchant". Among them, the "Black Pearl" was built in Bayula Batel, Alabama, which is known as a shipyard and shipbuilding expert. First, the design graphics were completed in the computer, and then the ship designers and engineers were consulted to make the "Black Pearl" Not only has the appearance required by the film, but also has sufficient sailing ability and sufficient practical value. Also being built was the 170-foot-long, 420-ton "Flying Dutchman".
The filming of the film in Dominica began on April 18, 2005. The film crew has 600 members and more than 400 people are employed locally. For this island country that presents the Caribbean style 200 years ago, the filming of this film can be described as an unprecedented grand occasion, as can be seen from the diet of the whole class. On important shooting days, the catering department will prepare three meals a day for 780 to 840 people. Breakfast alone requires 1,100 to 1,500 eggs, 100 to 160 pounds of bacon, 80 loaves of bread, 50 pounds of sausages, more than 10 boxes of fruits, etc. Wait. Except for the Dominican property, all food is shipped from the United States to the local area.
When the crew finished all filming in the Caribbean, a list of amazing numbers was also clear. Including the rental of airplanes, the crew used more than 10,000 one-way tickets for transportation; 475 mobile phones were used in Dominica; up to 200 walkie-talkies were used at the same time; 550 boxes of clothing for filming; 178 barrels of smoke generating materials; sound effects department More than 6,000 batteries are used; more than 460,000 feet of rope is equivalent to 87 miles; the length of all films even reaches 335 miles.
