Traditional and Computer Aided Design and Graphics
Los Angeles, California, USA, Terra, Solar System Sol, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Virgo Super Cluster, Local Universe
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Traditional and Computer Aided Design and Graphics Los Angeles, California, USA, Terra, Solar System Sol, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Virgo Super Cluster, Local Universe |
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Kenneth A. Larson Set Designer & Model Maker Computer & traditional |
Northridge, CA 91326 (M) 818-426-1777 : (H) 818-368-9388 or 818-360-4050 www.setdesigner.biz // \\ klarsonsd@gmail.com |
| Summary: Over four decades building and designing scenery, 17 years as a Prop Maker followed by 25 years as a Set Designer. Some time as Art Director. Started as a visual Effects Model Maker. As well as one of the first Set Designers to use a computer, including 3D, also one of only a few who can build a set. Versatile, experienced, fast, accurate, neat, reliable, self sufficient. Film and non-film, features and television. AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Rhino, Twinmotion, Illustrator, Unreal, others. Model Maker. Museum volunteer for over 30 years. |
| Feature / Television Credits (partial): | |||
| Date - Title | Studio-Producer | Position - Task | Prod. Des. / Art Director |
| 2023 - The Mother - feature reshoots | Netflix | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Jean-Francois Campeau - Felicity Nove |
| 2022 - The Company You Keep - season 1 | ABC | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Kevin Bird - Felicity Nove |
| 2022 - All Rise - season 3 | Warner Brothers - Own | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Korey Washington - Daniel Lawson / Suzette Ervin |
| 2021 - Grace and Frankie - season 7 | Netflix | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Devorah Herbert, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2021 - Purple Hearts - feature | Netflix | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Kevin Bird, Amanda Knehans |
| 2021 - Gaslit - season 1 | Starz | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Daniel Novotny, Mark Satterlee, Rob Tokarz |
| 2021- Ford - commercial | Pulse Commercials, LLC / Surfing Dallas | Set Design using AutoCAD | Shaun Ross |
| 2021 - The Walking Dead - World Beyond - season 2 | AMC | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Tom Hallbauer, Jasmine Garnet |
| 2020 - Sex Lives of College Girls - season 1 | Warner Brothers Television | Set Design using AutoCAD | Susie Mancini, Suzan Wexler |
| 2020 - Triage - Pilot | Disney - ABC | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Kevin Bird, Amanda Knehans |
| 2020 - Black Lightning - season 4 | Warner Brothers Television | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Arlan Jay Vetter, Rosa Palomo |
| 2020 - Rutherford Falls - season 1 | Universal Television | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Kathleen Widomski, Chris DiLeo |
| 2019-2020 - The Orville - season 3 | ABC - Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Stephen Lineweaver, Robert Strohmaier |
| 2019 - 9-1-1 - season 3 | Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Giles Masters, Brian Jewell |
| 2019 - Snowfall - season 3 | Minim Productions / FX | Set Design using AutoCAD and SketchUp | Tomas Voth, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2018 - Barry - season 2 | HBO | Set Design using AutoCAD and SketchUp | Tyler Robinson, Eric Schoonover |
| 2018 - What If - Season 1 | Warner Brothers TV | Set Design using AutoCAD | L. J. Houdyshell, Brian Jewell |
| 2018 - Against All Enemies - Feature | Nelly Films AAE, Inc. | Set Design using AutoCAD | Jahmin Assa, Justin Allen |
| 2017-2018 - Strange Angel - season 1 | CBS | Set Design using AutoCAD and SketchUp | Warren Young, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2017-2018 - Legion - season 2 | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD and SketchUp | Michael Wylie, Nick Ralbovsky |
| 2017 - Breaking In - Feature | Breaking In Pictures | Set Design using AutoCAD | Cecele De Stefano, Michael Budge |
| 2017 - The Get - pilot | CBS | Set Design using AutoCAD | Tony Fanning, Chris Farmer |
| 2016 - Pure Genius - season 1 | Universal Studios | Set Design using AutoCAD | Steven Jordan, Alberto Gonzalez-Reyna |
| 2015 - 2016 -Teen Wolf - seasons 5 & 6 | Cowboy Jack Productions | Set Design using AutoCAD | Tom Hallbauer, Jasmine Garnet |
| 2016 - Agents of Shield - seasons 3 | Marvel Entertainment | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Greg Melton, John Vertrees |
| 2016 - The Conjuring 2 - Feature | Evergreen Media Group, Dune Entertainment, New Line Cinema | Set Design using AutoCAD | Julie Berghoff, A. Todd Holland |
| 2015 - Sleepless Night - Feature | Sleepless Night, LLP | Set Design using AutoCAD | Tim Grimes, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2014 Selfie - season 1 | Warner Brothers Television | Set Design using AutoCAD | Dina Lipton, Oana Bogdan |
| 2014 Wilfred - part of season 4 | FX | Set Design using AutoCAD | Michael Whetstone, David DiGiacomo |
| 2014 Weird Loners - pilot | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD | Michael Whetstone, Michael Budge |
| 2014 Locked In - feature | Red Room Productions | Set Design using AutoCAD, SketchUp | David Lazan, Chris DiLeo |
| 2013 Quarry - pilot | HBO | Set Design using AutoCAD | Tim Grimes, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2013 Two Wrongs - pilot | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD | Michael Whetstone, Lauren Rosenbloom |
| 2012 Ben and Kate - permanent sets | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD | Richard Toyon, L. J. Houdyshell |
| 2012 Lucky Stiff - Feature | Lucky Stiff LLC | Set Design using AutoCAD | Stephan Marsh, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
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2011 American Horror Story - Season 1 ADG Nomination | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD & SketchUp | Mark Worthington, Edward L. Rubin |
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2011 The New Girl - Pilot ADG Nomination | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD | Jeff Sage, Michael Budge |
| 2010 Lie to Me - Season 3 | 20th Century Fox | Set Design using AutoCAD | Victoria Paul, Robert Strohmaier |
| 2010 Rizzoli & Isles - Season 1 | TNT | Set Design using AutoCAD | Stephan Marsh, Louise Dorton |
| 2008 Golden Oak Ranch Project (GORP) | ABC | Set Design using AutoCAD | Michael Z. Hanan, Jay Vetter, Dan Jennings |
| 2007-8 Ghost Whisperer - Season 3 (all) & 4 (Ep. 401-408) | ABC | Set Design using AutoCAD | Mayling Cheng |
| 2006 Sleeper Cell - Season 2 (full season) | ShowTime | Set Design using AutoCAD | Stephan Marsh, Randy Moore, Timothy Kirkpatrick (TK) |
| 2005-6 invasion - Season 1 (full season) | Warner Brothers | Set Design using AutoCAD | Mayling Cheng |
| 2002 Borg Invasion (Theme park attraction) | Paramount Studios | Set Design using AutoCAD | Jeff Goldstein, Peter Clemens |
| 2001 American Pie 2 | Universal Studios | Traditional Set Design | Richard Toyon, Kitty Doris-Bates |
| 2000 Collateral Damage | Warner Brothers | Traditional Set Design | Philip Rosenberg, Mark Fisichella |
| 1997 Shrek | DreamWorks Animation | Set Design for CGI sets using AutoCAD | Bill Perkins, James Hegedus |
| 1997 Pentagon Wars | HBO | Set Design of picture vehicles using AutoCAD | Vincent Cresciman, Michel Levesque |
| 1996-7 Batman and Robin | Warner Brothers | Set Design for miniatures/VFX using AutoCAD | Barbara Ling, Richard Reynolds, James Hegedus |
| 1978-1996 Model Maker, Prop Shop, Special Effects, Prop Maker on numerous projects. | |||
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Other Experience: 2005-2007 Pacific Interior Design Group 2004-2005 Full Circle Interior Design 1998-1999 R. F. McCann Theatre Architects 1989-present Volunteer: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County |
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Education: 1994-1995 California State University, Northridge (CSUN) - Interior Design, BA 1974-1978 Cal Poly, Pomona - Urban Planning, 2 years 1972-1974 Pierce College - Architecture, AA 1990-present Numerous classes in design, computer, art, and film. |
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Computer Programs: AutoCAD (proficient since 1991 - 2D & 3D), Photoshop, SketchUp/Layout, others. Full kit, all software is licensed. Training in Rhino and Illustrator. |
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Other Special Skills: 18 years as Set Designer, prior 18 years experience as Prop Maker specializing in Visual Effects Model Making. Model Making (digital and analog), Photography. Web design. Home improvement. Museum volunteer since 1989. Membership, Registrar, Docent, artifact handling. Natural History Museum, Page Museum, Hart Museum, Oakridge Estate. |
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Copyright © 2000 - 2023, Kenneth A. Larson. All Rights Reserved. Website content including photographic and graphic images may not be redistributed for use on another website. |
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