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Star Trek

The most recent versions of the Star Trek franchise were shot in Los Angeles, mostly on a studio set, with a budget higher than the filmmakers ever anticipated. However, some shots couldn't be faked with a green screen and required more thorough set work. For example, one Star Trek scene used the Vasquez Rock formation located in northern L.A. This natural earth structure was actually an alien planet in the final product.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.