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| In ], a '''redress''' is the redecoration of an existing ], so that it can double for another set. This saves the trouble and expense of constructing a second set, though they face the difficulty of doing it so the average viewer does not notice the same set is reused. Also there could be logistical problems, such as conflicting shooting schedules, continuity if the set isn't quite the same as it was (if it should be the same) or different (if it should be). The latter problem arises because the set dresser may be unaware of changes created by the action. | In ], a '''redress''' is the redecoration of an existing ], so that it can double for another set. This saves the trouble and expense of constructing a second set, though they face the difficulty of doing it so the average viewer does not notice the same set is reused. Also there could be logistical problems, such as conflicting shooting schedules, continuity if the set isn't quite the same as it was (if it should be the same) or different (if it should be). The latter problem arises because the set dresser may be unaware of changes created by the action. | ||
| One example of a successful redress occurred in the film '']'' where the ] of the '']'' and the '']'' were filmed on the same set. Some of the reasons for its success are as follows: | |||
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| *All the scenes of the ''Reliant'' bridge were shot before the scenes on the ''Enterprise'' bridge, eliminating difficulty with conflicting shooting schedules. | |||
| *The film was edited so that the scenes on ''Reliant'' and ''Enterprise'' are intercut with each other, strengthening the illusion that both exist simultaneously. | |||
| *It is readily apparent to the audience which ship they are on due to the presence of different characters, a different ] and different ]. | |||
| *The ''Enterprise'' set was built so that portions of it could be moved around for filming. Therefore, the set of each bridge could be made to look slightly different, making it less readily obvious that the set was the same. | |||
| *Only one actor, ], had to be present on both the ''Reliant'' and the ''Enterprise''. | |||
| *Both ''Enterprise'' and ''Reliant'' are ] starships, so bridge designs would likely be similar. | |||
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In film, a redress is the redecoration of an existing movie set, so that it can double for another set. This saves the trouble and expense of constructing a second set, though they face the difficulty of doing it so the average viewer does not notice the same set is reused. Also there could be logistical problems, such as conflicting shooting schedules, continuity if the set isn't quite the same as it was (if it should be the same) or different (if it should be). The latter problem arises because the set dresser may be unaware of changes created by the action.
One example of a successful redress occurred in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan where the bridges of the Enterprise and the Reliant were filmed on the same set. Some of the reasons for its success are as follows:
- All the scenes of the Reliant bridge were shot before the scenes on the Enterprise bridge, eliminating difficulty with conflicting shooting schedules.
- The film was edited so that the scenes on Reliant and Enterprise are intercut with each other, strengthening the illusion that both exist simultaneously.
- It is readily apparent to the audience which ship they are on due to the presence of different characters, a different musical motif and different lighting.
- The Enterprise set was built so that portions of it could be moved around for filming. Therefore, the set of each bridge could be made to look slightly different, making it less readily obvious that the set was the same.
- Only one actor, Walter Koenig, had to be present on both the Reliant and the Enterprise.
- Both Enterprise and Reliant are Federation starships, so bridge designs would likely be similar.
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