This is the latest design for the communal area. More an evolution of the previous design the main alteration is the colour palette. The walls will likely be a dark grey/blue contrasting with the off white/silver areas. The colour used in the below images is not confirmed and will be looked at in the next few weeks. It will certainly not be as dark as rendered here.
Two perspex screens now slightly separate off the dining area giving somewhere to shoot past/through. They can have a frosting design if required. Next to the dining table will be a clear "whiteboard".. imagine "Waking the Dead". Gives us an opportunity to have some graphics (maps, scientific stuff) in the background when shooting the dining area.
On the other side of the dining area will be wood panelling, probably a walnut colour which will imitate cupboards. In previous designs the wood looked just aesthetic however in a ship you would not have that luxury. These panels will be MDF with a fablon covering, then adding handles/plates.
The main light source that I want in the set is below in the interior buttresses. Whether this light could pulse and maybe change colour from blue to warning red would be interesting. Many of the screens dotted around the set will be static however i do want to have a couple with moving images. Ill looks into this.
After discussions with Paul we have decided that a complete roof will not be needed. I can have a partial roof on standby which we can place over areas of the set if needs be.
From an dressing stand point we discussed the idea of this shuttle being new and very modern but the crew having there own furniture, as if they have been asked to bring it in. This means we can have a very eclectic mix of modern and older textures. If anyone has seen Serenity that is a good comparison.
Ill be refining various details over the next week and speaking to the workshop soon. Ill contact everyone individually to discuss the necessary areas of the set. Ill update on the storage area/bedrooms etc soon.
