The 1970s were a time of constant evolution for cinema. Movies, the way they were made and the actors involved in them were in a constant flux of transformation, with technology advancing at an alarming rate. Horror, science fiction and sci-fi genres were in the rise, and their pioneers were looking for new ways to shoot their films.This is what these pictures show: the real people behind the camera, their artistry at full display. Sometimes, they didn’t even use people, but it was all to trick the eye into getting a deep understanding of the story.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});The LegacyThis here marks the first time Sam Elliott and Katherine Ross worked together. It might seem small, but it is where they met, and they’ve been a couple since 1978.Three Days of the CondorThis may look like an actual scene in progress, but it actually shows actors Robert Redford and Cliff Robertson getting a feel for the set. The actual scene ends up a bit more chaotic.The Rocky Horror Picture ShowIt’s strange to watch these characters not just together, but calm and collected. Turns out, you need to stay still for the filmmakers to adjust your gothic cape.Smokey and the BanditWorking with animals can often be difficult, but dogs make everything better. Here, we see Burt Reynolds with Fred, the Basset Hound.Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Line UpHere, we have the world-renowned director, Steven Spielberg, prepearing an important shot in India. We can see the difficult preparation that went into every attempt at the scene.RockyThe fight scenes in Rocky were something ahead of their time, and it was certainly complicated to haul all the camera equipment to an actual boxing ring. But the results speak for themselves.Star Wars, Millenium FalconFew things compare to actors than having a good time while filming, and these picture shows just that. Sadly, we don’t know if Chewbacca’s actor, Peter Mayhew, was smiling like everyone else.Apocalypse NowThere are countless legends of how hard Apocalypse Now was to film, and how much of a toll it was in Martin Sheen’s life. Knowing that, seeing both him and director Francis Ford Coppola together on set is a bit eerie.AlienThe preparation of the Facehugger scene has some history in Alien, since it leads to the Chestburster. But the cast was not warned of that second part.Waterloo, Napoleon being instructedHere we see actor Rod Steiger fully dressed-up as Napoleon, getting ready for his next scene. Curious how he never left the commander’s expression, even when not rolling.Waterloo, fake armyWho needs and army when you have plastic models? This shows how the filmmakers avoided needing a literal platoon of people just for a few shots. Today, it would be all CGI.The Texas Chain Saw MassacreNothing like a break between terrorizing the population. Of course, it clearly was not a long break, since most of the cast is still in costume.Paint Your WagonThere are times were you need to stop and think of what you, or rather your character, is doing. This is what was captured in this photograph of Lee Marving during the filming of Paint Your Wagon.Close Encounters of the Third Kind, arm wrestleIt’s important for all actors to find levety during filming, but that’s even more important with child actors. Here, we see director Steven Spielberg reminding Cary Guffey that it is ok to be a little kid.Star Wars, C-3POThis may be a shock to you, but C-3PO isn’t a robot, it was played by actor Anthony Daniels. But at least the rest of the cast was actually interacting with something; the same can’t be said with R2D2.CarrieThe final scene of Carrie is quite impresive, be it in the book, or on its many film adaptations. For the 1976 rendition of the story, the proximity of the fire to Sissy Spacek makes it feel even more intense.Superman: The MovieWhile this is quite the casual picture, it’s hard to know who Christopher Reeve is playing right now. Is it Clark Kent without his glassess? Superman without his suit? Hard to tell, but Valerie Perrine wasn’t complaining.HalloweenIf you found a given movie too scary, the behind the scenes pictures can help leave the horror behind. Here, we see Nick Castle, the actor behind Michael Myers, goofing around with his mask and a soda.Star Wars, ShaveFew things show brotherly support than aiding your brother shave his nose. Not that Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill were brothers, but they characters were.JawsMany people focus on the giant animatronic shark when discussing Jaws, but it wouldn’t be the same without both Steven Spielberg and Roy Scheider. Here, we see them prepare the next shot of the film.The post 20 Fun Photos Taken Behind the Scenes of Movies from the 1970s appeared first on Den of Geek.