His theatrical imagination was in full play here, evident both in his reworking of traditional narratives and in stunning scenic and glittering costume effects that also suggest an unlimited production budget.
The cape was topped by a cowl, which was designed by Nolan, Hemming, and costume effects supervisor Graham Churchyard.
Costume effects supervisor Graham Churchyard created a three-dimensional model of actor Tom Hardy's face and skull to design the mask, allowing the mask to perfectly conform to the contours of Hardy's face.
A documentary takes us behind the scenes, and a commentary describes costumes, effects and miniatures.
Many practitioners spoke of feeling compelled to ramp up their visual capabilities (set, lighting, costumes, effects) before embarking on a science fiction play, and of encountering a disparity between their desires and their abilities.
Aided by T.J. Gerckens's stunning lighting and Mara Blumenfeld's evocative costumes, the effect is magical.
The number of these small independent contractors has risen as some large Hollywood studios have closed costume, special effects and other departments.
A series of alcoves at the museum are devoted to particular aspects of the process of making films: production design, makeup, costume, special effects, editing, animatronics and computer animation.
Between forty and forty-five members of crew were required for filming the fire episode, including assistant directors, a design department, cameras, lighting, sound, make up, costume, visual effects, fire safety officers and a stunt team consisting of a stunt co-ordinator and stunt doubles.
For an extra costume-like effect, wear a feather boa and put a tiny toy gun in a thigh holster.
