Hawaii 5-0 wrapped up filming for the year in late December, ending a year that has brought Hawaii the largest revenues from the film industry to date. The entire day was spent at the Richards Street post office and Aliiolani Hale, with both interiors and exteriors being used in a variety of ways. It’s amazing how much work goes into what may become just a few seconds on TV. Locations are chosen, permits are filed, extras are hired, and lots and lots of equipment is rolled in. Several scenes are shot on any given day and time is an issue, especially with flights booked to LA the same evening for the holiday break.
Directors, cameramen and the locations manager try to figure out the best angle for the next scene.
The cameras are moved from the interior of the building for an exterior shot.
The crew works hard to minimize inconvenience to the public while using city streets and parking lots.
As the locations change, even the wardrobe department is on the move.
Although some of the crew is brought in from the mainland, there are also a lot of local crew members. Local boy Paul Perri used to be a backstage figure but has now found himself in the film industry. Paul also worked on Lost.
At the King Kamehameha statue, tourists and locals hope to get a glimpse of one of the stars.
The show is great for tourism! Tourists are often lucky to watch the filming, but the show features scenic shots of Hawaii that are unprecedented. Footage shot by helicopter offer views that few people are fortunate to see.
Action!
Canadian actress Grace Park gets ready for next scene.
Daniel Dae Kim was fortunate to land this role after starring in Lost. He and his family enjoy living in Hawaii and have been welcomed by the community.
Alex O’Loughlin checks his gun.
Mayor Peter Carlisle tries his hand at producing.
Expect to see Alex O’Loughlin on the cover of GQ very soon
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