A quick Nerdy Note breaking down the opening shot of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and how filmmakers captured those iconic mountain visuals before drones.

From helicopter cinematography to location scouting and timing natural light, this moment highlights the work of director Peter Jackson, cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, location scout David Comer, and the location management team in bringing these shots to life.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | How the Opening Shot Was Filmed (Nerdy Note)

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