Universal Studios Hollywood - Falls Lake — Local services in West Hollywood

Essentially a large outdoor water tank with a blue sky backing, this facility is used for a wide variety of large scale set construction, and for large scale water effects. It was formerly located closer to the current Psycho House location than it is now (see plan below). Falls Lake was first constructed in 1926 for the early Universal classic Uncle Tom’s Cabin and was named after a massive waterfall flowing down fake “cliffs”. The cliffs were made from a plaster-like material called “Hydrocal”, and could be...

This is were they film all of the shots that are supposed to be out at sea. The blue backdrop hides the San Fernando Valley. It's ideal to film. Being out at sea, you can control the natural water movement, but here you can film without rolling waves. I worked at Universal Studios in the late 80's and loved it. There was no City Walk back then, only the multiplex theater. I learned so much and displayed ideas at home...

Awesome experience.. I highly recommend it.. get your tickets online...