While I've been working on the script, Jay and Ian have had the job of helping to construct models and concept art.
So far we've been planning out basic sets, scenes, and vehicles; using everything from paper and pencil to actual mock-ups. It's been fun calculating how big the sets will need to be and how many bricks we'll need aside from the ones we already have. (I'm estimating a good several hundred grey and black bricks alone.)
We've also been studying the different ways to set up and frame shots. (When Ian said we've been watching a bunch of other movies, he didn't really mean 'a bunch'; just several good ones I keep on hand for reference.)
One of the challenges I've been facing has been trying to find the balance between a set that's detailed enough to look like real life, but not so detailed it becomes overloaded or distracting. (This is where the simplicity of classic lego combines with the more complicated movie sets.)
Anyway, back to the concept art. Ian is very eager to work on large, heavy vehicles. Check out the sketch for the 'armored and weaponed transport' he's been working on during the last two weeks:
(You should see the newly-finished mock-up that's sitting in the other room. It looks a little better in 3D without all my red notes.) The machine itself is a little big, but I have a feeling it's still gonna be the center of attention of at least two scenes.
On another note, we also have a new challenge: Have the second draft of everything (script, characters, machines, etc.) done by October 31st.
Will we make it? Eh. . . heheh, a little hard to say. (Shoot for the stars, and you'll at least reach the moon; I always say.)
- E
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