Production Book Page Design

This is our concept for page design in the production book. We will use several other images as well as the film and hand for the cover.

Arthur Lennig notes

Today’s speaker is communicating via Skype. Arthur Lennig. His interest in Von Stroheim began with Grand Illusion, followed by his film with Gloria Swanson. He loves Von Stroheim scripts. He was his worst enemy. Very educated, very sincere. One of the first to address the horror of the first world war. He loves feet (as we know). Foolish Wives he became interested in as a professor. “You have a footage fetish.” Erich created his own past, a tapestry of lies. Was a lousy student. Left Austria due to financial reasons. Loves outfits. Griffith dresses loudly. He needed the money so he did Sunset Boulevard. Never told his wife about it. Sardonic Stroheim. Lennig collects film. BOOTLEG. Taught a class on Griffith and Stroheim. He remastered Foolish Wives.

Production Book Design

In contemplation for designing the production book we have contemplated a number of designs,  ranging from black and white film motif, to film poster designs. Most recently after our decision to focus on Greed. We are currently working on translating the Death Valley scenes into an aesthetic for the book.  The current design idea is a pale yellow color for the pages mimicking the filter used in the film's scene. Then at the bottom of each page placing characters in memorable poses from the scene.

So the image above is an example of what we are thinking. With simplification of the background and use of the sky space for content. Making all design elements small enough for content to fit. Then using the Hand from the greed poster for the cover of the book.

Vicki Von Stroheim

Fragmented notes I took on my phone during Guest Speaker:
VICKY VON STROHEIM NOTES:
11/22/48 born, has pictures with him.
Her family has a history of working with authors pertaining to relevant Eric. She met Richard (professor) at a film festival specifically showing Von Stroheim films. They all wanted to have Erich jr.. She believes Eric to be very funny. Her father couldnt use dog tags because he was a photographer. Von Stroheim had a soft spot for his grandchildren. Trumbo. Archived letters. Hollywood star is frequently driven over. On other side of street. "Touching my toes". Her grandmother confirmed Erichs foot fetish. She has his helmet and sword. Always polished shoes. Her father did that . Her father cuts sound effects at WB. Has movie posters.

Picture of Erich's Hollywood star, mentioned by guest speaker.

Guest Speaker

A Transcription of the Main Points I learned from the Director of the Wrecking Crew.

-DONT GIVE UP
His stories highlighted a theme of obstinance in the face of constant challenge. The prove of this as a successful philosophy lies in his finished product.
-BUILD A COMMUNITY OF CONTACTS
He attributed most of his success to a large web of people that he had been building for the entire process of production as well as pre-production.
-PASSION
I feel that because he steered the film in a personal direction, he gained a new level of motivation.

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