Prop Culture Season 1 Episode 2 Tron

In season 1 episode 2 of Prop Culture, titled Tron, host Dan Lanigan dives into the iconic 1982 science fiction film, Tron. Lanigan meets with a variety of people involved in the making of the film, from actors to designers, to explore the intricate prop and costume design that brought the world of Tron to life.

First, Lanigan meets with Bruce Boxleitner, who portrayed both the human character Alan Bradley and the program Tron in the film. Boxleitner shares his memories of working on the film, including the challenges of performing on green screen sets and the unique experience of playing both a human and a digital character.

Lanigan then meets with director Steven Lisberger, who shares his inspiration for Tron and the challenges of bringing his vision to life on screen. Lisberger also discusses the difficulty of pitching a film that relied so heavily on then-cutting-edge technology, as well as the influence Tron had on later filmmakers and the world of video games.

Next, Lanigan explores the intricate costume design of Tron, meeting with costume designer Elois Jenssen and her team. Jenssen shares her process for creating the sleek and futuristic costumes worn by the characters in the film, as well as her careful attention to detail in order to ensure the costumes would hold up to the demands of filming.

Lanigan also delves into the world of prop design in Tron, meeting with prop master David Martel and exploring the unique challenges of designing and building props that were meant to look like they were made of light. Martel shares his process for creating the iconic discs used by the characters in the film, as well as the challenges of working with the cutting-edge computer technology used in the film's visual effects.

Finally, Lanigan meets with visual effects supervisor Richard Taylor to discuss the groundbreaking work that went into creating the digital world of Tron. Taylor shares his memories of working on the film, including the long hours spent in front of computer screens working on some of the first-ever computer-generated special effects.

Throughout the episode, Lanigan's enthusiasm for the world of Tron is palpable, as he marvels at the creativity and innovation that went into bringing the film to life. Through his conversations with the people behind the film, Lanigan provides a unique and insightful look into the behind-the-scenes world of one of the most iconic science fiction films of all time.