Creating the Staircase Model

Emine Oktay
Mar 25, 2018
1 min read

For the particular shot "and threw the kittens down the stairs", I needed to create a small scale model [1: ] of the apartment's staircase. It needed to be large enough to allow for detail on the dead kitten props [to be created by Jasmine] and of the appropriate aspect ratio, 16:9.

Above: The storyboard reference and the initial rough technical drawing.

Above: Reference images for the staircase model.

Above: A final plan and an isometric technical drawing for the model. Arrows indicate that a taller height will be needed to accomodate for 2 windows and to keep the light out.

Note: An additional perspective skew has been made for extra effect through the lens.

Constructing, Painting & Dressing the Stairway:

Above: A quick test shot with evening lighting.

Final Test Shots with Lighting:

Below you can see 2 test shots of the model using my desk lamp for lighting. Overall, I am really happy with the outcome; it's a very sturdy structure with a good brutalist feel to it and I think we will achieve the shot "...and threw the kittens down the stairs" perfectly.