Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1526889
To understand what the building looked like on the outside, the Art Department leaned on our interior location, which was in the heart of Santo Domingo at a derelict steel manufacturing plant slated for demolition. In fact, to bring a certain amount of realism to the interior/exterior connection, we were allowed to salvage and reuse material on-site that was otherwise slated for the dump. Everything from interior catwalks and railings to exterior paneling and louvered windows. We essentially had a sandbox full parts and pieces that we could then collage together into the vision of the fight club. Using SketchUp, I designed a layered environment using these parts to surround the fight ring like a makeshift stadium for viewing, betting and drinking. The intention was to have a loud and rowdy crowd packed shoulder to shoulder. This was an inherently dirty environment that had a patina to match. I then worked with Illustrator Jamie Rama to develop a couple of rendered views that would exact the mood and look of the environment. We discussed palette and I gave him references for color and lighting. Once the look was set, the Art Department developed working drawings and Art Director Lorelei Sainz led A. FIGHT CLUB EXTERIOR. ILLUSTRATION. B. FIGHT CLUB INTERIOR. ILLUSTRATION. C. FIGHT CLUB. EXTERIOR BUILD ON LOCATION. SET PHOTO. D. FIGHT CLUB INTERIOR. SET PHOTO. E. GLASS KEY STRIP MALL. ILLUSTRATION. A B C D