The Mir-1 and Mir-2 Submersibles in Feature Films

Abstract

Abstract This article considers the methods of capturing deep ocean images with deep manned submersibles Mir-1 and Mir-2 (6,000-m depth) for feature films. The filming of Titanic by IMAX (Stephen Low) and Lightstorm Entertainment (James Cameron) companies with the use of deep ocean technique was pioneering work. The problems, which were solved during filming, as well as the development of special equipment are discussed.