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