Film Decor
The film decor is a key component in this sector, since it contributes to the success of filming. The professional in charge of the construction of this decor will therefore face several important challenges, and will have to find the most suitable solutions to make the filmed space come alive.
THE CHALLENGES OF A FILM DECOR
The production of a film decor requires a variety of skills and great creativity. Five components are particularly important for a result aligned with the requirements of the environment: realism, respect for the atmosphere, attention to detail, and overall composition and budget.
• Realism: in the majority of cases, a film seeks to create a universe with credible realism that will allow viewers to immerse themselves in the spaces represented on the screen, to better enter the story. For the professional who creates the decor, this means finding the right materials and the right techniques to achieve this realism. The decor must, on camera, pass for "true", and the viewer must not be aware of the tricks used to create the environment.
• The atmosphere: another challenge for the professional will be to succeed in reproducing the vision of the director and producers. A particular atmosphere can be sought, which will require you to show ideas and creativity. The film decor participates, in fact, entirely in the story and helps to stage it.
• The details: atmosphere and realism often come to life in the details. The construction of a film decor therefore requires thinking about these details and finding the solutions to be able to implement them. The attention paid to each small element can be what will make all the difference in the final rendering.
• The composition: a film usually requires several decors to make different scenes. The film decor must therefore be thought of in a global composition to bring coherence to the film.
• The budget: the creation of a film decor is part of a complete and often expensive project, with a particular budget allocated to the set. One of the missions of the professional will therefore be to find the solutions that will make it possible to remain within the limits of this budget.
Before even building the decor, the professional will have to find the right materials to bring the vision behind this film project to life. The materials must also be modular to create a tailor-made decor, while respecting the available budget. Finding a supplier with whom a real collaboration can be established will be a first step to ensure the creation of a successful film decor.
WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FILM DECOR?
The search for materials for a film decor can be done on three levels, in order to find the best solutions that will meet the challenges of the project. Our many references will already allow you to find a lot of materials perfectly suited to filming. Carpets, vinyl flooring, green backgrounds, modular materials, brushed cotton, etc: we have gathered a wide range of products and colours to meet the most common needs. We also offer self-adhesive tapes and other stapler-nailers that will be useful when building your decor.
Do you need to get a better idea of the performance of these materials? Come and visit us in our "Matériauthèque". In this unique space, you will be able to consult samples and even borrow some of them in order to work on a real basis.
Can't find what you want on our website? Our team is with you to search of all your special needs. Our job is also to meet the most original requests and find the solutions that will make it possible to bring your ideas to life. By talking to our decoration experts, you will be able to transmit your expectations and your ideas for your film decor. We will then be able to look for the materials best suited to this project.
Another possibility for all specific needs is to go through tailor-made services. Our workshops located in France take care of all kinds of tailor-made projects in order to offer you decorative items perfectly adapted to your project. Thus it is possible to make:
• Customised carpets
• Customised tablecloths, drapes or curtains
• Printing on carpet, on PVC or other materials; and reproducing very specific colours on various materials.
Our more than 40 years of experience in tailor-made services allows us to offer you work that meets the requirements of professionals. These customised items can then be used in the setting up of your film decor.
OUR INSPIRATIONS FOR A FILM DECOR
Our very complete range will allow you to find a variety of materials suitable for the construction of a film decor. Four references seem particularly interesting in this sector.
FORM’IT
An innovative material, Form'it is a fabric combined with aluminium foil that makes it possible to obtain a very modular assembly thanks to its shape memory. Form'it, also known as brusan, thus makes it possible to produce items for a film decor such as stones, earth, ice, volcanic rock or tree bark. It can be very useful for reproducing natural elements with great realism in a closed studio. It can be used, for example, for a mountainous or forest setting. Its flexibility and lightness make work easier, with a surface that can be painted to accentuate its realism even more.
GREEN SCREENS AND FLOORS
New technologies today make it possible to produce entire environments in post-production. The installation of a film decor can therefore sometimes also consist of positioning elements that will allow the integration, after the shooting, of the decor. For this, we can use green screens. Whether thanks to the green vinyl inlay flooring or simply to green inlay fabric, all the set can be provided to allow post-production work.
THE IMITATION WOOD OR WAXED CONCRETE VINYL FLOORING
The short-term nature of decors made for films means that it is sometimes necessary to find alternatives to certain materials, without losing realism. This is particularly the case for parquet floors or waxed concrete. Our solution: wood-imitation vinyl flooring with high quality and great realism. These floors are easy to install, with a simple double-sided self-adhesive tape, and make it possible to prepare a decor quickly.
BLACKOUT BLACK FABRIC
A real Swiss Army knife, borniol fabric is a must-have for any film stage. This fabric has the ability to block light rays in order to isolate a space. In a film decor, it will help to solve the problems of brightness, to block a window or any other gap allowing unwanted light to pass. Our blackout fabric is made of brushed cotton. If it comes in several colours, although it is black that will be mainly used in films, for its versatility and ease of use. It can also be used in tailoring, in particular to make curtains.
CTN, A SINGLE SUPPLIER FOR YOUR DECORS
An expert in the field of event decoration, CTN is your supplier for all your film decor. Our expertise and knowledge of materials help us to support you as closely as possible and meet all your needs. By working with CTN, you can choose a single point of contact to:
• Equip yourself with the most common materials and tools in your sector
• Find more specific materials needed for certain projects
• Be guided in the choice and in the search for solutions adapted to your vision
• Have customised items manufactured
• Meet your budget requirements
We also offer a delivery service with several possibilities to adapt to all orders and all deadlines. Thus it is possible to request fast delivery, or to transport orders with large volumes.
HOW TO CREATE A MORE ECO-RESPONSIBLE FILM DECOR?
The filming sector is also affected by ecological concerns. So, can a film decor be eco-responsible? Several actions must be implemented to make a more sustainable decor as part of a conscious and thoughtful approach.
Reusing what can be reused will already have a strong impact. Many elements of a film decor can, in fact, be reused in new staging, provided that they are stored correctly. When it is not possible to reuse, or the materials need to be changed, the second action to follow is to choose recyclable materials. To meet this need for more eco-responsible consumption, we have created the CTN Recycling service. Thus, a large proportion of brushed cottons, carpets and vinyl flooring can be recovered after use, and can be reused in new material production. The installation with double-sided self-adhesive tape, in addition to allowing a simplified installation, is one of the factors that allows this recycling, avoiding the use of glue.
Form'it, with its paper and aluminium composition, is also very interesting from an ecological point of view. It offers an alternative to more polluting and more toxic solutions for health, while being easily recyclable. CTN's multiple expertise and various services enable us to offer you customised support that will help you find the materials needed to build your film decor.
