Behind the scenes of “Skyscraper”, Rawson Marshall Thurber (2018) • • • #filmmaking #therock #skyscraper #behindthecameras #behindthescenes #makingof #cgi #vfx | Behind the Cameras

This behind-the-scenes footage reveals how terrifying skyscraper free-fall scenes are safely filmed. The actor performs inside a small green elevator frame made of metal bars and foam panels, secured by a safety harness. Crew members pull thick cables downward in short, uneven jerks to simulate falling motion while the director loudly counts down each reaction cue. The camera remains handheld, slightly tilting and refocusing mid-take to capture realistic panic. Green padding is visible below, wi