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the rest of the train, I needed to lower the sci- fi technology and pump up the analog. The producers where adamant that they had already overspent on the design changes and this was their "Maginot Line." So, I let it ride since it wasn't going to shoot until much later in the schedule and I needed to prove to them that the design changes being made throughout the show were right on target. This also gave us some breathing room to begin to make changes incrementally. The biggest problem was the "windshield." It is in the illustrations of the graphic novels, which is very cool. However, as it was built you couldn't see the actors and they had trouble seeing out. I went to the producers and begged to address this issue, a big on-set meeting occurred and thankfully, all agreed changes had to be made. So we began to get more robust elements into the set… It became less sci-fi and more Das Boot. I always felt it should have a sense of mystery about it. A shadowy place… it was where Mr. Wilford was supposed to be holed up. In the end, we got there. Tom: So, looking back on the adventure, what were the most satisfying moments. Barry: The design of the scenery was fi ne however, I think you'll agree, it was the tight knit bond in the Art Department. We took the job seriously, but we had fun when it was needed…the singing, costumes at Halloween and Christmas, and overall the comradery in the department. You and I were like the crazy uncles illustrating how to stay calm and cool under extreme circumstances and for that I thank you. ADG E G Barry Robison, Production Designer Thomas Wilkins, Supervising Art Director Paul Alix, Sheila Millar, Sandy Cochrane, Gwendolyn Margetson, Art Directors Ainsley Barteluk, Chris Yoo, Assistant Art Directors Barbara Agbaje, Jason Ray, Richard Armstrong, Daniel Kobylka, Chris Bretecher, Lisa Van Velden, Paul Rodham, Cristian Arizaga, Nigel Dembicki, Set Designers Gerhard Mozsi, Joe Ito, Ev Shipard, Illustrators Marcus Endean, Ricardo Sandoval, Storyboard Artists Ivana Pauletig, Ben Wolcott, Graphic Artists Louise Roper, Set Decorator F H