About the project
special effects work for [SM World Tour video]
sculpture / 2013
dimensions of the snowball : h 250 X w 250 X l 230 mm
material : hard urethane
prop / 2013
dimensions of the wheelchair : h 1000 x w 500 x l 800 mm
material : steel, urethan paint
I participated in the planning and production of SM Entertainment’s world tour video project. I contributed to the planning process and was responsible for producing the snow globe and wheelchair. The tasks required meticulous planning due to their complex nature, and it was crucial to calculate and produce the props precisely to appear as intended under lighting conditions.
Design
The design, although simple, was finalized through multiple visits and meetings at the headquarters of the entertainment planning agency. Discussions with the director of photography and meetings involved calculating reflectivity, glossiness, and artificially applied shadows during the coloring process to complete the design.
Making the Snow Globe
2013 / h 250 X w 250 X l 230 mm / hard urethane
One of the crucial aspects in creating the snow globe was seamlessly transforming SHYNEE’s Minho and Girls’ Generation’s Yoonha into characters while maintaining a realistic appearance. The base of the snow globe was crafted from hard urethane. Initially, non-foaming rigid urethane was used to create the base, and adjustments were made to achieve the desired exaggerated three-dimensional effect. Small, angular areas such as windows and doors were covered with laser-cut acrylic, employing techniques from architectural model-making and diorama crafting.
2013 / h 1000 x w 500 x l 800 mm / steel, urethan paint
I paid careful attention to the drawings during the wheelchair production. While the design might be uncomfortable for a real patient to sit in, it was crafted with the height and dimensions of the metal welding to ensure it did not look awkward in a seated position, considering it was made for filming purposes. Additionally, it was designed to complement the storyboard with appropriate lighting and colors.
