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Christopher Glass on Designing for "I Love Boosters" and Other Films

Production designer Christopher Glass discusses his work on Boots Riley's latest film, "I Love Boosters," highlighting practical effects and imaginative set designs.

In "I Love Boosters," Glass created a fictionalized, tilting Millennium Tower office for a fashion designer, a set built at a 15-degree angle. The film also features practical effects like an exploding plaid dress and a giant ball of junk.

Glass described Riley's universe as strange and interesting, often incorporating miniatures, puppets, and stop-motion. Despite the surreal elements, he noted that Riley's stories contain relatable kernels.

The trash ball effect involved miniature Bay Area streets, allowing the ball of scrap and eviction notices to roll realistically. For the exploding plaid dress, Glass opted for practical ribbons instead of CGI.

Glass also worked on Spike Jonze's Apple HomePod commercial, "Welcome Home," which featured an expanding apartment set with moving pieces and ribbon-filled hallways. He admitted to initial concerns about the commercial's technical challenges.

He noted that commercials can be experimental, offering a playground for risky visual ideas, unlike traditional product-focused ads.

Glass's diverse portfolio includes work on blockbusters like "Ms. Marvel" and "The Jungle Book," where he balanced physical sets with CGI. For "The Jungle Book," his team created many of the physical elements Mowgli interacted with.

Glass emphasized his hands-on approach, even in war films like "12 Strong," where he was involved in battlefield dressing and prop placement, driven by his passion for filmmaking.

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