Ming Dynasty Design (Hand drawn TD, Auto cad TD, Studio setting plan)
May 08, 2018 |
| Hand Technical Drawing |
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| Digital Technical Drawing (AutoCad) |
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| Floorplan in London Studio Set |
Here is a super rough sketch of how it will appear in my set. It is located quite far back from the actual set, as the space I designed is situated in a Chinese gardens, therefore there are a lot of greenery. To make the space more believable, there are going to be some real plants in the foreground, imported from China in front of the screen to create additional dept. Backings in general are usually situated AT LEAST 13'2" or 4m from set. However, since there are going to be props placed in between they interior set and translight, the screen has to be quite far behind to ensure that no shadows from the props (plants in this case) will be viewed on it.
Okay, getting really technical, I also learnt that depending on how the lights are shone at it, from front or back, you can make a day to night transition of the exterior location. To do so, one side of the film is shot during the day and on the other side, the night. These images are then perfectly lined up are by illuminating the screen in different directions, you get to see the magical change from day to night.
Another cool trick that can be employed to combat the static digital image, is by combining moving lights to it. I read that this can make the impression of waves on water, leaves blowing in the wind...etc. And if you wish to be super extra, (Optional) you can, in post production, digitally add a bird flying pass the window or any other things to really help sell the illusion further.
Initially I was going to use green screen as backing in case there were any spills from the windows, however I think this way is a much better solution as no post production is required.
P.s Rutter is quite a good company who does them in the UK. (http://www.ruttersuk.com) To view some of their previous works: http://www.translights.com
P.P.S. I only used translight on two sides instead of all 3 sides for variety. The last side is backed up with a wall, situated 4 feet (~1.2m) away from the set to appear as if it is a corridor, linking the set to another space.
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