Seth Reed reveals the secrets of production design that makes 'The Gifted' and 'Cosmos' so visually appealing

In one of the most interesting accounts about filmmaking, production designer Seth Reed gives us an inside look into how some of the most visually appealing shows are made.

Seth Reed is the man responsible for making worlds depicted in some of your favorite tv shows like ‘The Gifted,’ ‘Cosmos’ and ‘Supergirl’ look realistic. From historical accuracy to creating an entirely new world based on scripts, Reed has done it all to allow the viewers to fully experience the stories they are watching.  The famed production designer recently explained his craft and the tedious, yet unbelievably interesting process of filmmaking to Meaww. Here are some edited excerpts from the interview:  
 
Your work on ‘The Gifted,’ ‘Cosmos’ and ‘Supergirl’ is phenomenal. Before starting a project, what are some things that you take account of?  
 
Every project is different and, for me, is defined by the script, the characters and their experiences. Usually, after reading a project, I start to do research and gather ideas and imagery. Sometimes the ideas are for color, especially focusing on spaces that I think will help define the scene.   

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