Daming Palace Legend, the first 3D film produced in China, has started shooting in the suburbs of Beijing.

The photography crew of the American film Avatar have been invited to shoot Daming Palace Legend.

The famous Chinese director Jin Tiemu will work together with the photography crew of the American film Avatar to apply 3D technology to this documentary film, making Jin the first director not only in China, but in all of Asia, to shoot an IMAX 3D movie.

The film, sponsored by Xi’an Daming Palace National Heritage Park, tells a legend set in the flourishing period of the Tang Dynastry, when China was ruled by Empress Wu. Song Jia, an elegant and poised Chinese actress, will play the part of Empress Wu.

The 3D technology will enable audiences to appreciate the incomparable beauty of the splendiferous Daming Palace, as well as brilliant music and dance numbers for the imperial family.

To ensure the success of Daming Palace Legend, director Jin went to Hollywood to personally invite the notable Hollywood photography crew for the movie.

By Xie Fang, Ke Liping