Whilst drawing up a set design it is important to think of 'practicality', especially when working to a budget, as somethings may not be possible and othertimes it may just be best to shoot on location for a real authentic feel.
We had to consider where our band members would be placed and what we would position around them. Our plan for the bands performance element was originally to have them set in a rustic, homely yet studio environment, complete with pictures, mirrors and ornaments on the wall, as well as a large red rug in the centre. We wanted it to have a 'woody' feel like an old american, country house. Our original studio design, is shown bellow.
We then decided we want to have the band located with in an empty theatre, but not necessarily on stage, just within that environment - we were particularily attracted by the deep red colour of theatre chairs and curtains as well as the aged, timely feel associated with them. Locations were considered and apporoached for this to no avail, but we also felt that recreating a theatre feel with in the studio would not have the same affect.
