Moving Images, Understanding Media

Chapter 8 The Production Process 307

For Th e Dark Knight , designer Nathan Crowley explains that he “worked

on the entire fi lm, starting with the Batmobile, because we needed lots of

time to build the thing.” In explanations of his work for this movie, Crowley

describes how Batman’s cape, bat design motifs and logos, and a hyper-

realistic approach were key considerations in the creation of a distinctive

look for the project. On top of that, they wanted to build a Batmobile that

could actually be driven.

Figure 8-24 Nathan

Crowley’s production design

in action for The Dark Knight.

(Courtesy Warner Bros./Photofest)

Figure 8-25 Edison studio

set from 1916. Note the

moveable walls and hanging

lights. (Courtesy Photofest)

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