As part of our day-long location survey, we visited MS Fluid Technologies-- the factory in which our primary characters meet and work within the film.
The factory will provide a wonderful location that will illustrate how difficult this type of work can be, and also how these types of chemicals that many of us use and take for granted each day, are created.
The top photo shows the "mixing room" where various liquid composites are created.
The bottom photo is taken from the platform located within the "Acid Salt Prep Room."
Acid salt is highly corrosive and just one of the hazards that the crew must prepare for during our production.
An excellent example of how quickly tragedy can strike on set occured when the faculty advisor (me) slipped and almost fell while climbing down the stairs from this platform.
Only moments before I had been discussing with one of the crew members how slick the floor was in many areas of the building, and how we needed to provide sheets of plywood for the performers to stand on during the production.
In the end, I was lucky and only "skated" down five or six steps without actually falling or hurting myself in any manner. However, it did provide a reminder to everyone-- including me-- that we are working within someone else's domain when we shoot on location, and that requires additional attention to safety at all times.
Minus my acrobatics, the survey went well and we all have a much better idea of how to plan ahead for the upcoming weeks.
Special thanks to The managers and staff of MS Fluid Technologies. Our production would not be possible without their support!
You can learn more about the products produced at MS Fluid Technologies by visiting their website at www.msfluid.com
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