 While the Great Sphinx of Giza was shot on the location, lighting problems caused the pyramids to be replaced with miniatures.While construction of the "Liparus" set continued, the second unit headed by John Glen departed for Mount Asgard, where in July 1976 they staged the film's pre-credits sequence.Bond film veteran Willy Bogner captured the action, staged by stuntman Rick Sylvester, who earned $30,000 for the stunt.