Production designer Ramsey Avery built whale stomach set with foam and silicone
Production designer Ramsey Avery constructed practical sets for the film Whalefall using mattress foam and silicone bits.
Research informed the whale interior design
Avery began the project by examining autopsy photos of sperm whales. He worked closely with biomedical research scientist Dr Joy Reidenberg to ensure accuracy.
Practical sets featured a functional tongue
The team created a 30-foot whale head mounted on an animatronic arm. This prop included a functional tongue that could open and close during filming.
Filming challenges varied by location inside
The design of the set changed depending on where the character was located within the whale. Filming in water added additional difficulties to the production process.
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