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How do magnificent props get built in today's modern cinema world? inside a computer - that's how. Editor Christian Lett stares at a blank screen, with finger poised, waiting for something to happen.

Impact Day is an epic blockbuster spanning three continents and beyond. Due to a stressful schedule, the main cast would frequently walk out. This resulted in over a thousand stand-ins and body doubles, who also walked out. This is a body double for Matt King, walking out.

We don't just take the first person we can find and stick them in front of a camera. Oh no! To appear in a film of such magnitude takes years of professional training. Just take a look at the intense rehearsals going on here. From left to right - Matt Bowdler, Ben Manning, Matt Golsby, James Chattaway.

Filming may be fun, but it's important not to forget those people less fortunate than ourselves, who are out there making films too. Mat Dolphin and John Miller take time out to record the Impact Day charity single - 'rocket to your soul'.

The crew may be experts but even they can't specialise in everything. Some of the props required expert handlers - like this one. Happy to provide his expertise for free, he modestly decided to remain anonymous.

Filming took place on a shoestring. The budgetary restraints got so bad that they even hit rehearsals. Here, Mat Joiner is forced to vacate his regular bus stop due to cut backs. A true professional, he didn't let it affect his performance. That's right - it was still awful!

Security on the filming is tight. Sadly though, as with any organisation, there were one or two breaches. Here, a group of gypsies camp down for the night on the flight deck. They were swiftly removed, six months later.

Well that's it for now. Come back soon for more essential behind the scenes info!

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