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Test Shots

I got the costumes today, and I couldn't be happier. I can now place the characters in the sets and really get the feel of compositions....

Patrick Fatica

Sep 8, 20161 min read

Finished!

As of today, all of the set pieces are finished! I Followed the same process for this set as I did with the graveyard set. You can click...

Patrick Fatica

Aug 9, 20161 min read

The Last Set

This is the last set piece. This one will work in conjunction with the graveyard. The first step, is to lay on the foam. This is done to...

Patrick Fatica

Aug 5, 20161 min read

Lights!

The LED lights have been added and the set is pretty much finished up. I have some small details to complete, and I still have the...

Patrick Fatica

Jul 11, 20161 min read

Finishing up

So I have just about completed the set. Take a look at the photos below for the pictorial evolution.

Patrick Fatica

Jul 7, 20161 min read

The Last Set Details

Patrick Fatica

Jul 7, 20160 min read

The last set

So, I've had to take a little break for a bit. I've been busy with other projects, so unfortunately Hanna went on hold for a few weeks....

Patrick Fatica

Jun 21, 20162 min read

Kickstarter success!

Well, the Kickstater campaign was a huge success! We made 369% of the goal, and I can't tell you how much that is going to help in making...

Patrick Fatica

Mar 23, 20161 min read

Hand Armatures

So, to make the armatures I used 1.02mm tinned copper wire. The tinning makes it easier to solder. I have a cheap $15 soldering pen....

Patrick Fatica

Mar 1, 20161 min read

Color Grading

One of the biggest obstacles is creating the right mood, and "selling" the sets as life-size, and not miniatures. This is a color grade...

Patrick Fatica

Nov 3, 20151 min read

Lighting test #1

Although the Lab isn't quite finished yet, I thought I would take a few shots with different lighting. I bought an LED floodlight that...

Patrick Fatica

Oct 28, 20151 min read

Machines and Test Tubes

I've been meticulously building the set dressing for the lab. I snapped off a few pics. I still have a long way to go, but it's really...

Patrick Fatica

Oct 15, 20151 min read

Wired!

Got Lou's machine and its control switch finished and wired today. I have another machine, a desk and some science equipment to still...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 18, 20151 min read

Music

Here is the first draft of the theme for Hanna. This haunting score is being produced by Haui Balthaser, and we're both really happy with...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 16, 20151 min read

Control Panel

I got the control panel for the machine completed and wired today. I will attach it to the wall when I'm absolutley sure where I need it...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 9, 20151 min read

Lights!

I'm working on one of the machines today. I'm going to add LED's into the lab, so there is back lighting. This will help create depth,...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 8, 20151 min read

Rough Effect Test

Okay, I'm pretty happy with the way this turned out. This is of course really rough. I'm using generic sound effects, a green screened...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 4, 20151 min read

Frozen

Here is a test of one of the practical effects. In this scene Lou will be in the lab. She is in a frozen state in a block of ice on a...

Patrick Fatica

Sep 3, 20151 min read

Lab Equipment

So, I've been building more lab equipment, and collecting jars and other items for the lab. I've got a ton to do still. Next week I will...

Patrick Fatica

Aug 20, 20151 min read

Lab Set Dressing

I've been plugging away getting the basic set dressing put together. I have so much more more to do. I need to sculpt and find some...

Patrick Fatica

Aug 11, 20151 min read