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How big are those teeth anyway??

Okay they’re pretty big haha

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Hair Application Test - Danni

A phone shot of the upper torso hair application we tested a couple of months ago with Danni.

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A Few Make-Up Touches

Elle O'Hara enjoying the few additions to her filming make-up during the fast paced shoot in May.

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Shocked Jess - VFX breakdown

And now a break down for the reverse shot. Jess says "f**k" a lot in this video haha!

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"Run!!!" VFX Process Demo

When time is short, we need to get creative with how we shoot things. In this instance, we didn't have the time to take the team all the way up to the moors, light and shoot a scene, so we did what any indie operation would do next - we blagged it on a green screen. Sorta.

Step 1: Film the shot

Again, lack of time to get these in, so we used the green screen were possible and shot downwards to the floor. Normally, we'd have a much larger green cloth do do the job,...

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Unused Shots: Season 1 Live Promo

The simplicity of the Season 1 promo (https://youtu.be/LV461jEnnBI ) meant that we only needed a small selection of shots in order to put it together. Though, as with most things, there were shots either replaced with alternative takes or left on the cutting room floor altogether.

These were also instances were Danni would "Silent Scream" in order not to ruin her voice - once the edit was locked, we th...

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TfD: Blood & Chains - Page #14

"Psychos... Total f**king psychos!!!"

Art by Shahab Uddin
Written by S.L. Carey

Tales from Davidstown: Blood and Chains is a gripping one-shot set in the shadows of London, 2010. When Katie wakes shackled and disoriented in a derelict mechanic’s workshop, she’s forced to piece together the chain of events that led her there. As she recounts her story with dry wit and growing unease, dark memories resurface, one...

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Colour Grading

One of the tricky parts of film is the way that we can effectively colour grade a shot to not only match the mood and location, but also the time of day. Here we can demonstrate taking a particular lighting setup and working it into something that feels as if the scene takes place in the night-time hours, one step at a time.

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Make-Up SFX Test - Practical Hair Application Test

This test marks our first experiment with the application of "hair growth" in the style of American Werewolf in London - that is, taking the most amount of the hair effect we could apply and then gradually reducing, reversing the order of the shots in an edit.

This is purely in camera with no additional post work added, baring a quick colour grade for presentation.

Turns out, this kind of make-up application takes HOURS, and so it's pointing us in the direction that pre-made suits...

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Test Scene - Jess and Emily - Episode 3

This test scene, based on Jess and Emily's interaction at the point that Emily tries to start opening up to Jess about her... problem...

As with the previous scene, this is pre-ADR.

But it's great to finally start seeing these characters on screen right?

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Test Scene - Jess and Emily - Episode 5

Test scene between Emily and Jess (as heard originally in Episode 5) - the dialogue has been cut right back for the purpose of the test but you should be able to reckoning things fairly well!

The sound is pre ADR, meaning that it's not a clear as it would be in a final version. This generally is the case for the things we shot for the tests in May.

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What Jess Saw - Video Test

As part of the, as yet, secret project, we took both Elle (standing in for Danni) and Michaela and had them recreate the scene where Jess follows Emily into the moors...

This wasn't the full scene as it played out in Episode 6, so much more a demo of VFX and compositing certain elements.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: "The Inner Circle" Tier

We’ve been quietly developing something behind the scenes, with the help of some key fans and now it’s nearly ready.

A new Patreon tier.
A small one. A special one.
It’s called The Inner Circle and it’s not for everyone.

This tier is designed for our most dedicated supporters; the people who want to be part of the process, especiall...

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Check out this beautiful place

I’m out stretching my legs while the sun is shining and thought you might be interested in seeing this amazing location.

-Cal




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The Cage - Page 5

Written by S.L. Carey

Art by Lu Thom

Tales from Davidstown presents: The Cage
Step into the shadows with this exclusive one-shot supernatural thriller from the world of Tales from Davidstown. Set in an ancient subterranean prison, The Cage explores the uneasy boundary between monster and man. Under the full moon, an imprisoned werewolf confronts its captors in a story that delves into power, control, and the cost of curiosity.

Writte...

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TfD: Blood & Chains - Page #13

"I swear to god, if I get out of these chains..."

Art by Shahab Uddin
Written by S.L. Carey

Tales from Davidstown: Blood and Chains is a gripping one-shot set in the shadows of London, 2010. When Katie wakes shackled and disoriented in a derelict mechanic’s workshop, she’s forced to piece together the chain of events that led her there. As she recounts her story with dry wit and growing unease, dark memories re...

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The Cage - Page 4

Written by S.L. Carey

Art by Lu Thom

Tales from Davidstown presents: The Cage
Step into the shadows with this exclusive one-shot supernatural thriller from the world of Tales from Davidstown. Set in an ancient subterranean prison, The Cage explores the uneasy boundary between monster and man. Under the full moon, an imprisoned werewolf confronts its captors in a story that delves into power, control, and the cost of curiosity.

Written fo...

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We’ve been busy…

Okay everyone, this is going to be one of those posts…

Essentially we’ve been a little quiet here on Patreon due to being very very busy as we’ve been presented with a big opportunity and have been handed a two week deadline to get something filmed and made.

I can’t say a word more about what we’re aiming for here, due to NDA but we are able to share some of these images from the crazy fast shoot we just completed.

Also you’ll notice these captures feature a diff...

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TfD: Blood & Chains - Page #12

Why is it getting so damn hot in here..?

Art by Shahab Uddin
Written by S.L. Carey

Tales from Davidstown: Blood and Chains is a gripping one-shot set in the shadows of London, 2010. When Katie wakes shackled and disoriented in a derelict mechanic’s workshop, she’s forced to piece together the chain of events that led her there. As she recounts her story with dry wit and growing unease, dark memories resurface, ...

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TfD: The Game Community Poll #2

Which platform would you most likely play a TfD game on?

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TfD: The Game - Community Poll #1

Over the course of the next week, we're going to be running a series of community polls for you, our Residents, to answer as we press forward with the concept of the Tales from Davidstown game.

Kicking things off with:

If you could play as either Emily or Jess, which would you choose first?

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The Cage - Page 3

Written by S.L. Carey

Art by Lu Thom

Tales from Davidstown presents: The Cage
Step into the shadows with this exclusive one-shot supernatural thriller from the world of Tales from Davidstown. Set in an ancient subterranean prison, The Cage explores the uneasy boundary between monster and man. Under the full moon, an imprisoned werewolf confronts its captors in a story that delves into power, control, and the cost of curiosity.

Written fo...

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Episode 18: "Embers" – Coming Very Soon

The heat is rising in Davidstown. As the moon looms, tensions ignite and long-held secrets threaten to surface. Emily finds herself at a crossroads, grappling with forces she can barely comprehend, while Jess is drawn deeper into a web of mysteries that challenge her understanding of reality.

In this pivotal episode, alliances are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs. As the town's shadows grow darker, the choices made now will have lasting consequences. View Post

TfD: Blood & Chains - Page #11

I've got a feeling I'm not going to like these people...

Art by Shahab Uddin
Written by S.L. Carey

Tales from Davidstown: Blood and Chains is a gripping one-shot set in the shadows of London, 2010. When Katie wakes shackled and disoriented in a derelict mechanic’s workshop, she’s forced to piece together the chain of events that led her there. As she recounts her story with dry wit and growing unease, dark memo...

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The Cage - Page 2

Written by S.L. Carey

Art by Lu Thom

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Are you Enjoying Our Content? Tell us!

One of the things we care about just as much as our series… is you — our Residents! The amazing people who make all of this possible.

We want to make sure you’re having a great experience here on the TfD Patreon, and that’s why we’re always transparent about how we build everything, from the stories to the behind-the-scenes to the overall vibe of this page.

S...

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TfD: Blood & Chains - Page #10

One quick drink can't hurt, right?

Art by Shahab Uddin
Written by S.L. Carey

Fun easter egg in this page - the pub is based on one of Cal's favourites in York.

Tales from Davidstown: Blood and Chains is a gripping one-shot set in the shadows of London, 2010. When Katie wakes shackled and disoriented in a derelict mechanic’s workshop, she’s forced to piece together the chain of events that led her there. As she recounts her stor...

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The Cage - Page 1

"Do not mistake me for some loathsome Magi." - Seraphina Blackthorne

Dear Residents,

While Chelsea puts her magic touch on the next main issue of Tales from Davidstown, we're giving you something a little different to sink your teeth into.

Presenting “The Cage” a new one-shot that marks the chilling debut of a powerful new force in our world: The Society of Final Accord or "The S...

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Interview with a Werewolf

Ever wanted to ask Emily Hargreaves a question? Now's your chance!

🩸 Emily Hargreaves Is Speaking — What Will You Ask Her?

Emily is changing.

We don’t know how much longer we’ll be able to reach her…
But we have a chance. One short window.
And we want you to ask the questions.

We’re filming an exclusive in-character interview with Emily Hargreaves — played by the brilliant Danni Shepherd.

She’ll be answe...

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TfD: Emily/Werewolf Wallpaper 4k

We think it's high time we updated our desktops with a new wallpaper, so naturally, we'd love to share this you all too!

Share your monitor with it on via a photo in the Patreon chat or on Discord, if you feel so inclined! Let's see how many Emily fans are out there!

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