EVENT CAPSULE CYRON: 'Saving Lincoln' World Premie

The speaker discusses the challenges of filming entirely on a green screen, which limited movement and required imagination to visualize the set. The director, Salvador Litvag, provided photographs to help actors understand the setting. The speaker also shares personal experiences and inspirations from playing iconic Illinois characters, including Elliot Ness and Carl Sandburg, and expresses admiration for Lincoln, describing the opportunity as a dream come true.

What was one of the main challenges faced while filming on a green screen?

• Difficulty in memorizing lines

• Lack of proper lighting

• Restricted movement to avoid damaging special effects

• Limited camera angles

How did the director help the actors visualize the set during filming?

• By using virtual reality

• By showing them photographs

• By creating 3D models

• By drawing sketches

Which character did the speaker play for a couple of years?

• Carl Sandburg

• Abraham Lincoln

• Salvador Litvag

• Elliot Ness

What is the speaker's connection to Illinois characters?

• He wrote a book about Illinois history

• He was born in Illinois

• He has played multiple notable Illinois characters

• He has directed several films about Illinois

Why was playing Lincoln a dream come true for the speaker?

• Lincoln is a significant figure in Illinois history

• The speaker is related to Lincoln

• The speaker wrote a play about Lincoln

• Lincoln was the speaker's childhood hero