Tron Legacy: The Set Design

I saw Tron: Legacy over the holiday break and I must say....it was incredible. I'm personally a Daft Punk Fan and will forever be a fan of awesome imagery. The set design of one particular scene in the movie was especially fascinating to me.

Set Designer Darren Gilford

Working in the event industry, I have been taking note of the increasing trend of modular, transparent and illuminated pieces. In Tron: Legacy, they took illumination to the 22nd century (past the 21st). By keeping the design itself simple with accents of grey, black, and silver the room itself is awe inspiring. The crystal chandelier is a great addition and helps the room to transition from the mid-century "living room" space to the  modern dining room space. Although the floors and walls give off the majority of the illumination in the room, the chandelier helps to create a romantic mood.

Tron: Legacy [Disney Pictures (c)2010]

The over sized fireplace was a wonderful focal point in this living room space. What was intriguing was not that it glowed with wood embers but it glowed with a digital "waterfall" like feature. The French settees of black leather and transparent hardware helped to pull in the darkness of the rock walls but also helped the room maintain a common theme. 

All in all this is by far my favorite set in the entire movie. In 2011, I can absolutely see people, event designers, and clients getting inspired by Tron: Legacy.

Check out more about this set design created by Darren Gilford for Tron: Legacy from the LA Times at Home blog.

The Unemployed [but Inspired] Entrepreneur

SOA's review of The Social Network

I went with the boyfriance's mother to see The Social Network this past weekend. I have to say, I really enjoy movies that are based on a true story. My inquisitive nature makes me always want to know the background story to the things that I have or enjoy in my life. Even though The Social Network is not an authorized biopic of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, I felt that it had real authenticity. [Side Note it is based off of the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich] I'm not going to go into serious details because you should go check it out for yourself, but after watching The Social Network I've learned three things:

First, loyalty is hard to maintain when money is involved. And it's one of the first things to go.

Second, the need for privacy and protection is prevalent no matter what business you are in.

Last, a great idea can come from anywhere. Even from someone else's mediocre idea.

Everyone can't be the next Mark Zuckerberg or have a crazy story for how they became the next, youngest or newest billionaire. But always remember, you have a great idea building inside of you. Never try your hardest to be the next anyone. Always do your best to become a greater you. It's up to you to believe in yourself to become the next great version of [insert your name here].

The Social Network in theaters now!
The Unemployed [but Empowered and Next Better Me] Entrepreneur