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2/26 Setting the scene. Zion dock, art by Geof Darrow:

3/26 Marc Gabbana: "This [below] was an original acrylic painting measuring 35” x 25”, which took about 3 weeks to draw and paint back in 2001 I believe. Production designer Owen paterson showed me materials from Geof Darrow -drawings of the dock, bridge and wall details- as well..."

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"...as all the ships -drawn by various artists in the art department, including George Hull- which were mostly drawn as orthos, front and side views." George Hull (Dune): "This is a cutaway for the Dock to see an elevation of the fleet landed." 4/26

5/26 Marc Gabbana: "I redrew all those elements in perspective, to fit in the scene. I remember painting small acrylic color comps (4” x 6”) to establish the color palette and mood of the scene. I originally sketched out a few 3-quarter view perspective sketches and color..."

"...comps to make the scene more dynamic, but the Wachowskis preferred a symmetrical composition." 6/26