building steps
retro futurist generator
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concept art
created an idea for the top console using procreate (what I use for all my concept art)
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sketchup
after a concept is drawn up, I drew up some plans and elevations in sketch and colored them in photoshop
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cnc machine
using v-carve, I designed the top console with many holes to fit cables and lights through, and even reused the circles as buttons later on
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build frame
to help the console stand up, I needed to build a secure frame of 2” X 2” STRAIGHT AND ANGLED CUT WOOD. I THEN cut all the facing to what
the sides required -
paint
to make all the sides line up in 3d, I spray painted the sheets in a line with many layers of painters tape to keep a cubism look
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build buttons
to build the button panel, I used the cmc machine to cut out all of the small holes and I measured the distance between the board so they we're all clickable for the actors
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decorate interior
for the console and many of the props in this film, I bought cheap electronics and broke them apart for their wires and circuit boards
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finish electrical system
to finish, I threw six puck lights into the generator plus different metals and textures to create a nice glossy shine interior