Spectators were allowed to stand outside the gated and taped-off areas, including spots in front of the bridge to the art museum, in the alcove on top of the Milwaukee County Parks office, and along the bridge by the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.
Those who came, some with binoculars, were rewarded with the chance to watch Shia LaBeouf and newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (replacing Megan Fox as LaBeouf's love interest) film a scene in which the two exit the front doors of the museum, cross the steps and climb into a yellow car with black accents - most likely Bumblebee, a Transformer who befriended LaBeouf's character in the first "Transformers" movie.
Although visibility was minimal - it was a closed set - those who were present were excited to see a film getting made in their home state.
"I think it's a good opportunity just to be able to see any part of it," said Paul Pakulski of West Allis. Pakulski was wearing a shirt with a symbol of the Decepticons, the bad-guy 'bots in the series. His 4-year-old son, Matthew, wore a shirt with the symbol for the Autobots, the good guys.
Director Michael Bay also was seen on the set, in all-white clothing and sneakers. Extras, who were cast a couple of weeks ago, occupied the background scenery. Most of the extras were dressed in black.
"I've never actually been to see any of the actors when they come down here . . . So I'm really excited," said Trina Muniz, 15. Muniz, along with her mother and brother, came from Racine just for the occasion.
"Unreal," Pakulski said while watching LaBeouf and Huntington-Whiteley in action.
"It's my favorite movie," he added.
Filming on "Transformers 3" is expected to continue at the art museum Tuesday. The producers of the movie also have announced plans to shoot at the former Tower Automotive site on the city's north side, but that filming has been pushed back to sometime in August.
"Transformers 3" is expected to hit theaters July 1, 2011.
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