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Clockwise from center left: Locations were an important part of the design of THE
REVENANT as shown here where an Indian builds a survival shelter for Glass. Also
important was to take advantage of the gifts of nature as they presented themselves,
but the natural beauty of this morning shot was augmented with a special effects
fog. Glass in a dream scene confronts a mountain of buffalo skulls; this set was shot
both at sunrise and sunset, which was unusual for the company—luckily the days are
short in February. (Inset: The painters touching up the huge pile of skulls. The set
was built in modules and transported to the location.) 1823 was before the kerosene
lantern and the only light choices available were fires, candles and torches. This night
encampment of French traders was shot using only firelight. The fires were mostly
propane and could be turned up or down to adjust for the light as needed.
