The film spans several decades, and it is important to accurately capture the characteristics of each era. The role of art design, clothing, and even classic cars cannot be underestimated. Most of the film was shot in New Orleans, the southern music center of the United States. New Orleans is the most musically creative city in the United States. It is not only the birthplace of jazz. During the filming, New Orleans was transformed into Seattle, New York and Seattle, but the feeling of music remains the same.
Due to the limited funding of the film, the crew was unable to travel the world to film Ray’s performance and the places where he lived. After careful consideration, Altman and Hackford decided to intersperse historical film scenes in the film, about Seattle and New York. , Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris and Rome, and hundreds of historical buildings and tickets. The precious images of the list undoubtedly save money on filming. One-third of the film is shot in the studio, in addition to cooperating with the director. , Production designer Altman also has to work together with the director of photography Powell Edelman.
