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@AndrewBikichky “@SnguvuM: how many scenes do you guys a day on average?” page count is a better indicator: average 6-9 pages range

@AndrewBikichky “@betsyang: do you have a Castle unit that shoots inserts of NYC or do you guys just get them from a vendor?” believe it's a bit of both

@AndrewBikichky “@betsyang: on closed sets who are allowed on the set? average # of people?”ALWAYS a minimum. Depends on scene and cameras used. 3 - 9 range

@AndrewBikichky “@AussieJam1: do you guys shoot at Paramount often?”every once and a while.

@AndrewBikichky “@mama_fillion: When do you guys film? Referring to times of the year.” mid-July thru april

@AndrewBikichky “@AlwaysCastleFan: Director and cinematographer discuss the blocking and coverage angles and work it out with the operators.


@AndrewBikichky “@Mylouze2712: inserts are usually saved for later to maximize time with actors on 1st unit and sometimes they find they want more in editng

@CastleArtDept For the next couple days we are posting your most requested set pics! Let's start with my favorite: The CIA building! http://t.co/NwdYSLk7





@CastleArtDept “@itskatianicole: @CastleArtDept how long did it take to finish that? It's so detailed!” Only 2 weeks! That's how fast things move for TV!!


@CastleArtDept Before we leave for the day I give you another look inside our world. Another highly requested set; the haunted house. http://t.co/bI3uSC9Z

Castle Art Department give us a closer look at some of last seasons sets...


@CastleArtDept For the next couple days we are posting your most requested set pics! Let's start with my favorite: The CIA building! http://pic.twitter.com/NwdYSLk7




@CastleArtDept Does anyone remember this set from last season? Gosh, what a mess!
We had to make every little piece! A lot of work! pic.twitter.com/0iBUhAf6





@CastleArtDeptCastle Happy Monday you amazing people!! Here's to get you started: We hand made ALL of those chandeliers. One set for one day pic.twitter.com/ZXOZquzm





CastleArtDeptCastle A little bit science & a lot imagination went into this set. I love when we don't have to make a ceiling! Brrr is cold! pic.twitter.com/hhE5945a

More BTS set pictures from the Castle Art Department

(This one is my favorite!)

@CastleArtDept A small but intricate set we built. Let's just say we had a lot of Dim Sum 'research' the week we designed it. #castle http://pic.twitter.com/EjkBn0Gn

@Castlegrip Working Wally boards http://instagr.am/p/OmPVgKBtoz/

@Castlegrip Rickshaw can be used with a Stedicam or hand held camera. This one has disc brakes and is really light for fast moves.

@AndrewBikichky Been a few questions regarding colors on #Castle. As far as photography goes, we color the lights more than color the image at the camera.

@AndrewBikichky The Gaffer Jono gels the lights to correct color and to ad specific colors. At the camera we only correct the light to match the film type

@AndrewBikichky Final look of ep is done by a colorist at post production house. Tony Smith works with Rob & Bill on the final color timing. There is more..

@AndrewBikichky But before the shooting, color is addressed by @CastleArtDept and @RedCarpetLuke in how the sets are designed and by wardrobe selection.

@AndrewBikichky So the striking colors of #Castle are the result of a range of individual dept head contributions under the guidance of Rob & Andrew.

More Castle Art Department sets...

@CastleArtDept A camera sees 2D so it's our job to provide as much dimension & texture as possible! Key to a successful set: Texture!! pic.twitter.com/5ll2wiaO

@venice4change All the time. RT @evilapprentice: Is it ever hard to do cuts? Like, something needs to go for time/story but it's just too good?

@venice4change Can't think of any RT @nevyn_r: @venice4change is there any particular ep you'd like to see released as an extended, director's cut on dvd?

New cameras in Season Six

RT @AndrewBikichky “@MacLane79: so, what cameras are you using now then?”

This one http://t.co/uDLnZK76OA

New set under construction...what's Alfred building?


@CastleArtDept I love to use hexagon tile on flooring. It just adds that certain #jenesaisquoi #BehindTheScenes http://t.co/yNLMfM1Txb





@CastleArtDept Overlooking the construction for an upcoming set. Please forgive the dust. #Castle #BehindTheScene http://t.co/7fPYKxdgDO







@curious621 Responder a @CastleArtDept House or office?

@CastleArtDept @curious621 You will just have to wait and find out!

@CastleArtDept #Construction #BehindTheScenes #CastleSeason6 http://t.co/NB5SXcH4i6

@Castle_ABC NYC Taxi parked outside the stages. #castle http://t.co/UNlQPjlbR5

@RedCarpetLuke Setting up Martha in #Cavalli while drinking ice tea out of a mayonnaise jar. It's like life in an Italian trailer park. RT at Castle Costume Department

@AndrewBikichky .Putting the big lens up. 135mm-420mm 3:1 Panavision Primo Zoom http://t.co/wyR5FDc6Lv




@AndrewBikichky “@AurelyseMorel: How many cameras or zoom do you use on set ?!”

2 cameras
3 main zooms are: 17.5-75mm, 24-275mm, and 135-420mm

abccastle - It's a full salon on wheels - the hair/makeup dept

abccastle - The holding cell

@CastleArtDept Too bad the flower arrangements are sometimes ruined in crime scenes...#BehindTheScenes #Crimewatch pic.twitter.com/0pq1IOJEKm

@CastleArtDept What a comfy looking chair we have on set! #BehindTheScenes #CastleSeason6 pic.twitter.com/fVeGpIyu8D

@CastleArtDept Good morning #CastleFans! Can anyone guess who's desk this is? #Castle #CastleSeason6 pic.twitter.com/pMVGxxvbLb

@CastleArtDept Our Set Dec department does make some beautiful flower arrangements... #BehindTheScenes #Flowers pic.twitter.com/SKcCTjwV1h

@AndrewBikichky .Adjusting a flag, up on high pic.twitter.com/wMjWhMeqCQ






@AndrewBikichky .For those whose "Google" is broken:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_(lighting)

@CastleArtDept Beautiful window. Do any of you have interesting windows in your homes or apartments? #Castle #BehindTheScenes pic.twitter.com/NTvmTbHFL6

@RedCarpetLuke “@itslaurakatic: @RedCarpetLuke how many high heels is there in Beckett's closet? ”. How high is high?

@RedCarpetLuke RT Shopping for closure on a #nathanfillion jacket at #thebuttonstore Had to go #panoramic to get them all in RT pic.twitter.com/gZrBIhjrBz

@AndrewBikichky Before they become anyone's favorite #Castle set, they look like this pic.twitter.com/xKHBYG6ZGu