What we did

We envisioned this as a futuristic viewfinder with lit layers of glass. A dimensional diorama of narrative that changes with a lever. Working with sketches by Production Designer Doug Chiang, we took inspiration from the world of Star Wars tech to design screens that would be believable as Wim’s go-to device. Jon Watts, a fan of using analog techniques, challenged us to make the storypad feel like a practical prop with layers of etched glass. Rather than a digital transition between scenes, the panes rotate out mechanically, for a lo-tech effect. The screen content was then composited into the shots by John Knoll’s VFX team at ILM. Rooted in the aesthetic that defines the timeless Star Wars movies we know and love, the storypad is a gateway to limitless adventure and daring dreams.