: Interestingly, the ship's owners were reportedly told the production was a "Disney-type pirate film for families" to secure the location.
To support this high-end visual output, the audio "installation" was equally robust. The film was mastered in and accompanied by an original music score that was later released as a standalone CD. On-Location "Install": The HMS Bounty II pirates 2005 behind the scenes install
The following article explores the technical setup and behind-the-scenes "install" of this ambitious production. The Technical Backbone: High-Definition Production : Interestingly, the ship's owners were reportedly told
: The initial release featured a standard DVD, a special features disc, and a high-definition Windows Media format (720P) version. On-Location "Install": The HMS Bounty II The following
: filming on a real replica ship provided an authentic physical "install" that digital effects alone could not replicate, giving the actors a tangible environment for the film's swashbuckling scenes. Digital and Physical Release Formats