Emmy Nominee Discussion on Set Decorating of Fallout, Palm Royale, Shōgan and Ripley.

"Emmy Roundtable: Top Production Designers Discuss Creative Challenges & Innovations
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Decorating Pages Podcast presents Emmy Nominated One-Hour Production Designer Roundtable. Joining in the discussion are Production: Designers Howard Cummings “Fallout”, Trevor Smith “Fargo”, Martyn John “ The Gentlemen”, David Gropman “ Ripley” and Helen Javis “ Shōgun”.
Production Designer - Howard Cummings - " Fallout" Together, the guests discuss the complexities of creating these vastly different sets in contemporary, period and fantasy. How they went from concept to screen and give us some insight into their personal influence in their careers.
Production Designer Howard Cummings "Fallout"
- Discover how Howard used virtual reality glasses and a virtual art department to scout and block sequences.
- Learn about the integration of the sun's position into the visual storytelling, as per Jonathan Nolan's vision.
- Hear about the challenges and creative solutions behind creating custom-printed fabrics and symmetrical sets.
- Get insights into the tricky logistics of shooting during COVID using projection technology.
- Listen to fascinating anecdotes about filming on location in Namibia and dealing with unpredictable elements.
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Production Designer - Trevor Smith "Fargo"
- Learn about the challenges Trevor faced in finding the perfect set and building a gas station and highway on an airstrip.
- Discover the incredible story of how the art department overcame a snowstorm to complete the set ahead of schedule.
- Hear about the creative and logistical feats in creating a convincing mid-century Americana aesthetic in Calgary.
- Get behind-the-scenes stories about adapting a film house for TV and the attention to detail involved.
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Production Designer - Helen Jarvis "Shōgun"
- Discover the detailed process of creating timber buildings, aged-down to look new, for an authentic Edo period set.
- Learn about the challenges of using scrolls and paintings as references and the importance of a Japanese contingent for authenticity.
- Hear about the enjoyable experience of filling and playing with real dressing in contrast with sparse sets.
- Get insights into finding and transforming unusual locations, like a Swiss gun club and a disused cedar mill, into period-accurate settings.
- Listen to Helen’s excitement about building garden spaces on stage and the bespoke challenges of creating a rainy, misty atmosphere.
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Production Designer - Martyn John ""The Gentlemen"
- Discover the extensive research and creativity behind designing a skunk farm set.
- Learn about the use of real containers, fake plants, and the complexities of sourcing materials for the film.
- Hear stories of Martyn's process in dealing with last-minute changes and dialogue updates from director Guy Ritchie.
- Get behind-the-scenes details on how budget constraints led to innovative use of old paneling and a merry-go-round party scene surprise.
- Enjoy Martyn's reflections on the importance of flexible and inventive set design in creating immersive cinematic experiences.
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Production Designer, **David Gropman "Ripley"
- Discover the extensive effort in researching and recreating New York apartments based on photographs from the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
- Hear about the creation of scenic cotton painted sky drops and the construction of gates and stone walls for the garden set.
- Understand the challenges of creating seasonal changes on set, including cherry blossoms, snow, and autumnal colors.
- Learn about designing a 19th-century ceremonial meeting hall set and its implications for lighting and atmosphere in the show.
- Get insights into the slower-paced filming environment in Capri and David’s creative process.
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Hello and welcome to decorating pages. I'm your host Kim Wannop. Decorating pages is podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite film and TV shows. Each episode I'll be sharing design interviews with some of Hollywood's most famous sets. Interviews with Set Decorators, Production Designers, Directors and Actors about creating the design that takes us from page to screen.
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