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A M E R I C A N S O U L | P E R S P E C T I V E 5 5 E The Lot and Studio (Los Angeles): To create a world that was believable as a Los Angles lot involved careful planning. One of the critical elements was a studio stage that was connected to a "Los Angeles" studio lot. One key relationship was the connection from the interior (stage) to the exterior studio via an existing exit door. Once this connection was established, the door became part of the exterior stage elephant door. Once outside, we developed various set pieces, both physical and digital, (Sketchup) to extend the world for current and future episodes. ecause the studio set was located next to an existing exit door, the elephant door could act as a connective set piece. The Soul Train Studio: ecause this is the fi rst time the viewer is introduced into the world of Soul Train, the period needed to be sold through set decoration, graphics, technology and most importantly color, to pull the viewer into the world of Soul Train LA. To demonstrate the growth and popularity of the show, an arc was created over the course of the ten episodes of what the set would look like on camera through the various iconic set pieces and graphics. Equally key was coordinating the many performances to the various artists and the colorful backdrops. Lauren George's Bungalow: Lauren George was the dance choreographer and one of the core members of Soul Train. ecause she was an artist I felt it was a good opportunity to introduce one of alifornia's many iconic architectural features. I thought a bungalow was an ideal choice for a D C F C. EXTERIOR STUDIO LOT LA. SKETCHUP STUDY BY MICHAEL WARD. D. SOUL TRAIN LA. STUDIO FLOOR PLAN. SET DESIGN BY ALVIN ASHBY AND ARIC CHANG. E. EXTERIOR STUDIO LOT LA. SET PHOTO. F. SOUL TRAIN LA. PHOTO BY ANNETTE BROWN.