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P E R S P E C T I V E | M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 8 61 to cover it with period newspapers—something they would do at the time to prevent drafts. I had also brought in two large shelves for behind the bar, but in order to make the layout work, one small window needed to be covered—something the director of photography David was not happy about. The building itself was very dark and without this light source back there, it was a dead corner. One night, I woke up around 3:00 a.m. and knew I had the solution. The solid back door could be replaced with a door with a window, solving the light issue while keeping the bar back layout I wanted. I also had these beautiful custom period shades handmade, which lent a lovely quality to the filtered light inside. The bar itself was also a stroke of good luck—it was period, gorgeous and twenty feet long, so it wasn't going anywhere. Needless to say, many challenges are faced while making a period western on such a tight budget, with limited crew and resources. I didn't have an Art Director or art coordinator, just myself, my computer, a sketchpad, and a hardworking local Art Department. Even given the formidable nature of the job, there's something special about doing a film on location—you eat, sleep and breathe the show. It becomes your world for that period of time and the crew your family. This was no exception. We worked 'round the clock to get it right, but you know what? It's one of the best films I've ever done. It was very daunting but also very rewarding. I'm so proud of the work we accomplished and the world we created. ADG A. Establishing shot of the saloon. B. Tommy Flanagan in a scene inside the saloon. C. Location scout photo by Eve McCarney of the Bannack town saloon. D. Climactic scene of the film being shot, when Bill Pullman takes on the governor. E. Sketch of the Governor's office rendered in Shaderlight by Eve McCarney. F. Final showdown between Bill Pullman and Jim Caviezel in the governor's office set. Eve McCarney, Production Designer Tessla Hastings, Set Decorator D E F F