"Unveiling FX's 'Shōgun': Transforming Vancouver Soundstages into Feudal Japan"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Shōgun" production designer Helen Jarvis, despite having no prior experience with Japan or the source material, successfully recreated feudal Japan in 1600 for the FX show in Vancouver, British Columbia. Using backlots and soundstages, she built sets including a fishing village, harbor, royal palaces, and samurai houses, with attention to detail such as ship design and authentic thatching. Jarvis collaborated with experts and utilized digital printing for intricate designs, ultimately creating a visually stunning and authentic world for the series.