Creating the Staircase Model

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.

Storyboard Shot
Rough Technical Drawing

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

Source Image
Gray's Concept Art

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:

Cutting Out the Main Components
Marking Out the Stairs
All of the Components Ready
Glueing the Stairs
Texture
Outcome
Outcome
Main Paint Job
Main Paint Job
Main Paint Job
Creating Window Frames
Assembling
Assembling
Assembling
Structural Support

Above: A quick test shot with evening lighting.

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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.