The container for the test animal is a Century Strand 500 watt spotlight, partially dismantled.
Elements of the opening and closing sequences were shot on a Panasonic DVX100A. The live scenes were shot using a Canon HF10. Editing and effects were performed using Final Cut Express HD.
The character of Milo wore two layers of plastic gloves, primarily to hide the actor's wedding ring, though it also contributed to the bizarre atmosphere.
The x-ray taped to the TV set on the "video" setting is of the Director's cat, Elton, taken during a visit to the emergency vet. Elton also contributed the syringes to the production, as he has feline diabetes.