VILVOORDE, Belgium — A new underwater film studio has opened in Belgium.
The studio bills itself as the most specialized in the world.
LITES Studios started as a rental company for film equipment. It has grown with the support of the Flemish government into an international provider for the television and film industry.
The new studio features built-in installations that are designed to improve the speed, efficiency and safety of film shoots.
Until now, filming scenes with big water effects was reserved for outdoor water studios.
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At the touch of a button, the studio can generate waves in the tank, which is about the same size as an Olympic swimming pool. It has a maximum depth of about 98 feet.
The studio is looking to lure film producers from Europe and beyond.