Set Decoration & World-Building on 'The Rings of Power' with Tina Jones

How do you build and furnish a world as vast, ancient, and expensive as Middle-earth?On this episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot pulls back the curtain on one of the most visually breathtaking series in television history: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Joining her is the brilliant set decorator Tina Jones, the creative force responsible for breathing physical life into the legendary realms of J.R.R. Tolkien.Tina takes us deep inside the production design process of a billion-dollar television show, sharing the stories of how massive scripts are translated into tangible, living environments.In this episode, we discuss:Tina Jones' background: How Tina got started in the film industry and what drew her to set decoration, as well as some advice for people interested in the industry.From Script to Set: The collaborative relationship between set decorators and production designers when building high-end fantasy dramas.Building Middle-earth: How Tina brought to life some of the most iconic sets of The Rings of Power season 2.The Prestige TV Challenge: What it’s really like working on such of a massive studio production.Whether you are a die-hard Tolkien fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a lover of prestige television, this episode is a masterclass in the art of visual storytelling.Connect with Once Upon a TV Time:Subscribe/Follow: Don't miss an episode! Hit that follow button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram: @ouatvt_podcast for exclusive behind-the-scenes concept art and set photos from this episode!Submit Your Favorite Show: Want us to cover a specific high-end drama? Drop your suggestions in the comments.