Fun Design Project: Fractured Legacy

Got myself hooked in on a fun little design project recently! I'm the Art Director for a short film called, Fractured Legacy. Check out the video below of our talented writer and director, Sebastien Tobler, discussing the film's storyline.

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Fractured Legacy - Kickstarter Video from Sebastien Tobler on Vimeo.

So what exactly does an Art Director do and how's that related to design? As I'm quickly finding out...it's a lot of hunting and gathering for set locations, props, and costumes to visually set the tone of a scene and convey the attributes of the characters...their unique style and personality. Sound like interior design, eh? But in the latter case---rather than revolving around a story---we're setting tone of how the individual (client) wants to experience the space, dressing it up to convey their unique style and personality.

I've been busily creating set design concepts for our three locations and wardrobe concepts for our characters. More to come in the next few days as all this unfolds....!!! Stay tuned!

A Walk Around DC's Capitol Hill...From NE to SE and Back

It was Saturday afternoon.

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The Hubby and I had a craving...

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for this strawberry-yummy-goodness....

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So we went here, at our neighborhood Good Stuff Eatery, and along the way we came across these beauties.

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For interior shots, check out the Washington Post's feature of this home!

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This one is actually our dream home in the neighborhood. One of these days, the Hubby and I might just walk up to the front door in our Sunday's best, knock, and say, "We know you're not quite ready to sell, and we're not quite ready to buy. But 15 years from now, when your kids are grown and you want to downsize, please call us first so we can have the chance to live joyfully in your home."