Time for another production vlog! This time, director Jordan Smith shows off the two main sets for Season 2.
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Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, it’s off to film we go.
Here are some fun peeks at what we’ve been busily doing for the last week or so.
- Kendra gets into costume
- Makeup!
- The cool Captain’s chair
- Shooting a scene
- Focusing the camera
- The dashboard in one episode
Costumes, Props, Building a Set, Oh My!
It’s time for another production vlog! Rebekah shows you some of the stuff she’s been working on.
Production Blog: How to Build an Alien Ray Gun
Production designer Rebekah Shafer shows us how she built an alien ray gun prop for Season 2 in our very first production video!
It’s the last day to contribute to Month of the Novel Season 2 on Indiegogo!
Cast/Crew Interview: Betsy Clemons
Let’s welcome writer Betsy Clemons to the blog for another cast/crew interview!
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Betsy Clemons: I am the writer for episode 5.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
BC: I like how all the scripts are more connected this year. Also, the episodes have been lengthened so we get a chance to create a more complicated plot.
MotN: Do you have a favorite episode from Season 1? If you had to pick based on the scripts, which episode of Season 2 do you think will be your new favorite? (You can pick your own.) Continue reading
Looks Like Some Gloves
Lights, More Lights, and Even More Lights
All good spaceships need lights, and the one that’s going to figure big in Month of the Novel Season 2 is no exception. Here’s a look at the lights that we’re playing with to get ready for the shoot.
- Lights and lights and lights.
- A string of LEDs on a long roll.
- These are cool. Blue lights on a string.
- Every spaceship needs a big red “Everything’s going wrong!” light.
Looking pretty cool, don’t you think? We’re planning to begin shooting on March 1, but our Indiegogo funding project has only a week left. There’s still time to contribute and be a part of Season 2!
Costumes!
Sewing and costume creation has been happening at a rapid pace! Here are some teasers of the costumes. Maybe you can match them up to the concept art that we posted earlier.
- Costume Sneak Peek 1
- Costume Sneak Peek 2
- Costume Sneak Peek 3
We’re down to the last nine days on our Indiegogo fundraiser!
Production Design Elements
Here’s a peek at some of the real-world objects that Rebekah Shafer, our production designer, is working with to create the costumes and props that we’ll be using for Month of the Novel Season 2.
- These are just right for a steampunk/sci-fi look.
- What do crazy socks, duct tape, and wind up keys have in common? Month of the Novel Season Two!
If that wasn’t cool enough, we’re at $240 on our Indiegogo project! That’s nearly halfway to our funding goal of $500. There are still 14 days left to help us fund Season 2, so please help us spread the word!
Visual Effects Sneak Peek
One of the big new things about Month of the Novel Season 2 is that due to the science fiction theme, we are amping up the visual effects. Our VFX supervisor, Ben Smith, is working on tests right now, and we wanted to share this one with you.
The first image is Ben’s concept art for a space frigate that appears in Episode 8. The second image is an early test render. When I asked Ben for details on the render, he told me it’s mainly a lighting test, and that he’s still working on the textures and model. Continue reading