Gallery: Watch: The Secret Sauce That Makes *Pac Rim'*s Fight Scenes So Thrilling

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    In most shots, there are a couple precise details that exaggerate the scale differences. *Image: Warner Bros. Pictures*
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    For example, look here at the scaffolding before the jaeger. *Image: Warner Bros. Pictures*
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    Note here the helicopters in the upper righthand corner. *Image: Warner Bros. Pictures*
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    There are also constant reminders of the humans and the center of the machine—which keeps the fight scenes feeling relatable.*Image: Warner Bros. Pictures*
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