To capture the wonderful moments on Racecourse, director Gary Ross realized from a very early time that the camera must move with the racehorse, and the distance between the camera and the racehorse must be reduced as much as possible. The photographer who took the shot of this film must not only be willing to take risks, but also to be creative.
The shooting of the Racecourse scene is conceivable, and reshooting is inevitable. The film crew must not only let the horses run around the track, but also maintain a certain order. Because every game in the film is recorded, the details of each game are very important, and the design of the scene must be as close to historical facts as possible. Executive Producer Alison Thomas said: "Horse racing is a very special animal. They are known for being highly nervous and unpredictable. In addition to equipment worth millions of dollars, we must ensure that the riders and cast members are safe. Safety."
Although none of the racing horses bought by the filmmakers hope to become The Treble, their speed is still amazing. Even the slowest horse will be only three horses away from the leading horse. Before shooting, each rider must know where he and the horse are. During shooting, they listen to McCarron's instructions through a wireless receiver.
In addition to shooting a panoramic view of the race scene, director Rose also selected the rider’s perspective to capture every subtle detail in the race, so a lot of close-up and mid-range shots were needed. The difficulty of framing is not to be underestimated. After careful planning by the main creative staff, a computer-drawn two-dimensional shooting manual came into being. The manual clearly marked the specific positions of the camera, horse and rider in each shot of each game, including photographers, stuntmen, Each crew member, including the rider and assistant director, has their own division of labor.
In the choice of shooting locations, the filmmakers decided to find suitable existing locations to avoid spending a lot of money and time on construction projects. The crew first set the scene on a century-old livestock ranch in the State of California Hemet, and then went to Pomona (Pomona) to film the track, grandstand and backyard of Fairplex Racecourse . In addition, the crew also from Los Angeles 14 miles from Santa Anita Racecourse completed some important games scene.
