I snuck onto the movie set today! Full Report

POSTED BY: Khazara
UPDATED: Friday, October 8, 2004 16:52
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CORNCOBB

Thursday, August 26, 2004 11:17 PM

Thank you for this, it was a great read. You are sooo lucky.

"Gorramit Mal... I've forgotten my line."

TENTHCREWMEMBER

Friday, August 27, 2004 2:57 AM

Dude! I actually could see myself walking in your shoes! Nice report! So nice and shiny, in fact, that now I am totally envious. A once in a lifetime experience, and you got it!

I feel all "No fair!" and "That's so cool!" at the same time!

Can't wait to see that pic! I only wish you had gotten more.

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KHAZARA

Saturday, August 28, 2004 2:52 AM

Okay, HERE'S THE PIC that you all are waiting for!!!!

This is the other ship I was referring to that was infront of the greenscreen.

Still not as cool as being on the set though :D

KELLAINA

Saturday, August 28, 2004 3:01 AM

Wow!! Very cool, thanks for sharing the pic and your experiences

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JK

Saturday, August 28, 2004 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Static:
I admit I feel a slight twinge of dissapointment that Universal apparently didn't carry on with Joss' notion of building Serenity in as few pieces as possible, so's the actors could really feel at home. As I recall, the TV show set was actually two big continuous pieces, so when Joss filmed them moving through the ship, they were actually moving through the ship. But I guess that's not as practical on a movie set.

Wait wait wait. They didn't do this? Blasphemy! How could it be a Firefly film if there aren't lots of shots moving through the ship?

I'm gonna be all grumpy for half an hour now. That was so cool, how you could go through the entire ship, and those fools at Universal breaking it up, grumble grumble.

*sigh* Okay, you have to make sacrifices I guess. And even though I think the ship should have been built as before, I guess those boys at Universal have greater concerns than a single set construction. And they're bringing back Firefly, so I guess I can't complain. Love you, Universal.

JK

DUG

Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:30 PM

For a tv show you build a set and plan scripts around it. Joss could not know in advance what his specific shooting needs would be, so he insisted on a design to allow the types of shots he knew he would want later.

For a movie you write a script and plan your set to meet your specific shooting needs. He knew before they ever started planning the set design exactly what shots he wanted, so if there were any shots that went from one place to another continuously those sections would be built that way.

The breaking up of the sets may allow us even better angles of other sequences, so there's no reason to grumble. Nothing has been lost due to this; it's just a difference in the needs between the 2 media. One set design concept is for continuing use and the other is to meet the needs of just one script.

DRAGONWINE

Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:52 PM

Nice pic, great job. Now I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that's a Reaver ship. Also just cause it looks like a two seater here doesn't mean after all the FX is added that it's not a mile long dreadnaught! I can't wait to find out in the BDM!

It's a nothing part til you don't got one, then you have to go to ebay.....aaaaagh!

HANDMAIDENANDE

Sunday, August 29, 2004 7:35 AM

Oh, great picture of the ship! I'm glad it came out.

Okay, this thread has gotten me a little confused about the Serenity set. KHAZARA did mention that the set seemed to be broken up, but I think it was because they finished filming and were packing the sets away. In one of the official blogs, they mention that a fourth stage (12) was used only for the "rebuilt Firefly class cargo ship".

And in one of Jewel's blogs, she says "Our whole ship is built in there. The whole first level—cargo bay, infirmary, bunks, etc. and the second level—engine room, aft deck, dining room, foredeck, and the bridge. I can't tell you how overwhelmed I was when I first walked on to that set, all lit up. It's like no time has passed. Well, the ship's gotten a little bit of a make over, but nothing too major—just a few special details added here and there."

Those are the only references I found quickly, but I was always under the assumption that they were still filming on a continuous set. Actually, something I read made me think it was a one whole set with two levels, but I have no idea where I got that from.

I'm still sticking with my theory that they didn't change much except widen the hallways and make things a little shinier. Regardless, I have faith it'll turn out well no matter what.

Andé

11THHOUR

Sunday, August 29, 2004 8:03 AM

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Originally posted by HandmaidenAnde:
I'm still sticking with my theory that they didn't change much except widen the hallways and make things a little shinier. Regardless, I have faith it'll turn out well no matter what.

Your theory is right on.

Just sayin' this to help put folks minds at ease... It's true that the movie set Serenity was built in a very similar way to the original. It was divided up into two continuous halves, just as it was for TV.

I know. I was there and saw the complete set with all props and goodies intact.

There are a few proportional changes to the design, some areas seem larger, while some areas are more "compact". A few design adjustments here and there too... enhancements that give a bit more depth and character. But overall, it is our beloved Serenity in all her well worn, industrial funkiness, beautiful glory.

So be assured everyone, the set evokes that ol' future tyme Serenity look and feeling.

11thHour

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SHINY

Sunday, August 29, 2004 9:43 AM

Yeah, I kinda remember some of the BDE reports mentioning the ship was more or less intact, so I'm going to go with the theory that they had started to disassemble or 'fold' parts of the set to store it temporarily...until they start filming Serenity 2 and 3, of course!!!

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

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