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SPLICED LIFE / ISSUE 05 INTERVIEW / STEPHEN HAYFORD "I’M PRETTY SURE IT INVOLVED A DOG TOY AND SOME PEANUT BUTTER." This sometimes requires elaborate rigging with fishing line to accomplish active moments with the characters. Next the scene is composed and lit and shot. I generally use about six camera flashes with a slew of snoots or other light modifiers that I’ve created. Finally, the image is put together (composited, toned and colour corrected) in the computer. So, while many artists focus on one discipline, I write, engineer, design, sculpt, build (with wood, metal, plastic and more), paint, photograph and composite. SM: What scene would you love to construct, but haven't been able to yet? (for whatever reason) SH: There are lots of dioramas I’ve always wanted to create. Unfortunately, when it’s your job, unless it’s something your client wants, you won’t get around to it. You have to focus on what will put food on the table. I’ve always wanted to create an elaborate Cloud City scene. I would love to sculpt those art deco hallways. I’ve also wanted to do a Pandora scene ever since Avatar came out, but I could never interest Fox in the idea. I’d also love to do an extensive city scene. SM: Will we ever see a mashup series, so perhaps Star Wars vs Superheroes perhaps? If so which characters would you love to shoot? SH: I love mashups. But in my position, it’s difficult to get approval for them. So, you probably won’t see anything big like a Star Wars/Marvel mashup from me. If I could, I’d love to see Chewbacca and Wolverine hang out together. However, I am currently working on a parody piece for an exhibit in July which will combine The Hobbit and Office Space. Oh yeah, it will be funny. I’m already sta