No Chromakey: The Wasteland from Fallout turned out to be a real location, not created with CGI

The Prime Video streaming service's adaptation of the iconic game "Fallout" is certainly stunning in its scenery. But what's even more striking is that all the wild desert locations are real, not computer-generated.

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It is reported that instead of using a green screen and a couple of tonnes of sand, Namibia, the Skeleton Coast, was chosen to create the Outback (Wasteland). This region is known for Kolmanskop, a ghost town whose ruins of once-beautiful homes are perfect for Fallout's entourage. The mining town, located in the "forbidden zone", was abandoned by 1956, and in 2002 a private company turned it into a tourist attraction by organising tours.

As a reminder, The Outskirts, in the story, is the name of what's left of Earth after a nuclear disaster, and the first season takes place in a devastated Los Angeles known as New California.

Aaron Moten, an actor on the series, said filming in real-life settings helps you immerse yourself in the atmosphere and experience the role faster and better:

"We were transported, truly, to a desolate set. It became our set, the sands of Namibia. That first feeling – I remember walking out and doing the scene" says the actor. "It took away a lot of the work you sometimes have to do as an actor. I obviously believe where we are. It felt like I got to reinvest in my scene partners and really dig deep into the story."

Recall, all eight Fallout episodes debuted on Prime Video on 11 April.

Source: Total Film