Thomas Underhaug Fosseli is a skilled production designer, trained at the Norwegian Film School, with extensive experience as a set designer across various formats, including TV drama, commercials, music videos, and short films. His work includes notable productions such as Occupied by Yellowbird, NRK's Mammon 2, Snøfall, Monsters Meglerne, Folkevalgt, Livstid, Made in Oslo by Tordenfilm, and Kuppel 16, among others.
Concept development
With experience as a department manager, set designer, and consultant, Thomas brings a high level of responsibility to production, particularly in the area of visual conceptualization.
Technical drawings
A skilled user of Trimble's SketchUp, Thomas excels in creating 3D models of locations, set designs, and stage scenery. These models are essential tools for cross-departmental communication, facilitating collaboration between directors, set designers, prop masters, cinematographers, and lighting crews.
Once the scenography is finalized, Thomas generates precise plans and layouts from the 3D models for studio and stage carpenters and decorators. These can also be exported as templates for CNC machines and 3D printers, ensuring accurate and efficient builds. Thomas is also experienced in overseeing the construction process to ensure fidelity to the design vision.
Thomas can also provide a virtual tour using VR Sketch and virtual reality, allowing you to experience the set design at a one-to-one scale well before it is constructed. This immersive preview enables early insight and refinement, ensuring the final build aligns seamlessly with the creative vision.
Graphical props
Scenography for drama often involves numerous graphic elements, from fictional restaurant logos to background visuals on screen. With a strong background in graphic design and multimedia, Thomas can streamline production by creating these elements directly, adding authentic detail and visual cohesion to the set.