This was the first time I worked on a film set. I was in charge of the production design with the help of our own director!
The hardest part was finding a location, which affected our pre-production process. As the production designer, I had to improvise with set decoration as I did not get a chance to join the location scouting (which happened only a few days before the shoot).
"HERB"
STILLS
TOP: young Herb in a cafe-like setting. BOTTOM: old Herb in a care home
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DESIGN PROCESS
1. Initial ideas based on director's visions. Different options for different styles (before set location was found).
2. Costume ideas for young Herb, based on director's comments. Showing passage of time was important.
3. Idea: cafe turns into nursing home or the like. Colder tones, based on DP's suggestions.