We looked at the set of 'Intolerance' (1916), and how things have changed since then. it was the largest and most impressive set built, with a £2 million budget. all the props were made out of heavy materials, as fibre glass and other weight saving materials weren't invented then.
we also looked at Citizen Kane, this film had a very low budget and so turned out to look quite theatrical. a lot of the film is set in shadow so that they only had to provide a small proportion of the set.
Set Building
- Used to support the story
- To put the story in an appropriate arena
- To create an environment for the audience: one that is believable
Band of Brothers: war through europe, everything needs to look recognisable of that era. took the lenses out of the camera which created flare and texture.
Eastenders: burnt the pub down as there were too many errors which would be seen when HD TV comes into wide circulation.
Why choose a studio?
- Controllable environment- weather etc
- Location work is impractical, not suitable for film crews etc.
- What you want to film doesn't exist.
Ken Adam
Built the 007 set- biggest set in existence for a while. has burnt down three times. has a lowered down area which can be flooded. in Spy who loved me - fitted 3 submarines in there.
Location Location
- If you find something historically correct, a studio is going to be difficult to make the same.
- Set construction may be needed to hide modern details, like postboxes and burglar alarms etc.
- Locations may not provide everything
- Difficulties with access
Creating the illusion
- carpenters
- Riggers
- Plasterers
- Painters
Part of the whole
- Production dept. will supply drawings for consultation.
- These drawings are passed onto relevant depts. for costing.
- Once approved construction can begin.
- Budget is so large because they throw money at each department to ensure that no mistakes or shoddy workmanship is made.
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