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Special permission had to be obtained to shoot on location at the beautiful Jiuzhaigou National Park in Sichuan Province, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though the film is digitally color graded, no adjustments were made on the lake as they already possessed an unearthly blue color. (credit: Hidetoshi Oneda)

Jiuzhaigou National Park is located near the Tibetan border, many ethnic Tibetans live in the area. D. P. Erik Tomasson, and director Hidetoshi Oneda stand with the Tibetan guide who led the production team through the surrounding forests to search for the perfect location. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

(From left to right) Producer Frank Mele, director Hidetoshi Oneda, and director of photography Erik Tomasson, search for locations at Jiuzhaigou National Park, China"s "Yosemite." (credit: Nathan Amondson) (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Jon Mycroft, as the Navigator, makes his film debut. In this deleted scene he discovers the Knight's banner. First assistant cameraman Lu Hai Bin prepares the Arri in the foreground. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Costume designer Zale Morris created the wardrobe as well as play the role of the Doctor. Morris specializes in period costumes and his meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy adds authenticity to the fantasy film. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Jiuzhaigou held many natural surprises besides the famous lakes. As pristine as this scene looks, it was shot just off the side of the main road. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Natassia Malthe (Lady) and Lucas Babin (Young Knight) rehearse the "Elfin Grotto"scene (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Natassia Malthe (Lady) and Lucas Babin (Young Knight) relax by the "Elfin Grotto" set at Five Color Lake before shooting begins. The tourist observation walkway skirting the perimeter of the lake can be seen in the background. The noise from the hundreds of daily tourists forced many scenes to be shot ADR. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

This shot was filmed through a shallow plexiglas pan of water to create a simple ripple effect. The water needed to be heated with hairdryers because the air was so cold that the surface would freeze between takes. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

(From left to right) Director Hidetoshi Oneda, director of photography Erik Tomasson, and first assistant cameraman Lu Hai Bin set up a shot for the Grotto scene. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Wardrobe supervisor Yi Ai Guo and hair/makeup artist Ho Sang Hu assist Jack Donner (Old Knight) into his armor. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

(From left to right) Producer Frank Mele, translator Bill Isler, actor Lucas Babin, and production designer Nathan Amondson at the end of a night shoot. (credit: V. V. Hsu)

After shooting in China wrapped, a car with director Hidetoshi Oneda, producer Frank Mele, director of photography Erik Tomasson, production designer Nathan Amondson, and their driver, slipped on the treacherous roads and fell 180 feet off a cliff. Miraculously, other than a broken rib and nose, no one was injured. Here, Nathan Amondson stands in front of the wreck. (credit: Erik Tomasson)

Director Hidetoshi Oneda, and production designer Nathan Amondson on their flight back to Los Angeles. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

Gideon Emery (The Nobleman) rehearses with director Hidetoshi Oneda, during a costume fitting with actor/costume designer Zale Morris. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

(From left to right) Director of photography Erik Tomasson, director Hidetoshi Oneda, and, UPM Marisol Rivas scout the scorched landscape of "Rim of the World," California. (credit: Nathan Amondson)

The Thralls in the “Netherworld” scene were shot on bluescreen. Here, actor David Hogan prepares to warn the Knight of the consequences of falling in love with the Lady. (credit: Jeremie Brillant)

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