Extras flocked to other side prior to Pharoah's pursuit

Annotated photograph used in the production process for the `Parting of the Red Sea' sequence from the film THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, 1955: Extras flocked to other side prior to Pharoah's pursuit, sea wall partially added, no. #FF 113AX-2.

Preliminary insertion by the optical department of Paramount Pictures of the left water wall's end and markings in orange to indicate the parameters of the right water wall.

The perspective shows black matte around the water element, which would later be eliminated by miniature sky effects consisting of coloured britt smoke. Latent holes for rocky matte paitings can also be seen. Double for actor John Derek stands on the right side with his hand on a rock.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1995-5005/8
type:
photograph