Written by an author with over 30 years of working experience, this book takes a practical, thorough look at the duties and skills of art directors and production designers. It teaches readers how to analyze a script, develop concepts that meet the needs of a script, develop sketches and construction drawings, work with directors and producers, and operate within budget limitations. The book has been updated and expanded to include interviews with professionals at all levels in the art department. A chapter on digital effects as they relate to the work of the art director has been added to this new edition. Students, novices in the profession, and persons from other art/design fields who are interested in expanding into film and video will find this is a valuable resource. Written by an author with over 30 years of working experience, this book takes a practical, thorough look at the duties and skills of art directors and production designers. It teaches readers how to analyze a script, develop concepts that meet the needs of a script, develop sketches and construction drawings, work with directors and producers, and operate within budget limitations. The book has been updated and expanded to include interviews with professionals at all levels in the art department. A chapter on digital effects as they relate to the work of the art director has been added to this new edition. Students, novices in the profession, and persons from other art/design fields who are interested in expanding into film and video will find this is a valuable resource.
By:
Robert Olson
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780240803388
ISBN 10: 0240803388
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 22 October 1998
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
What is the Production Designer?; The Production Environment, Scenic Building Blocks, Special Effects, Techniques for Effective Lighting, Outline of a Job, Meet the Producer and Director, Here's the Video Script, Using your Research, Making Some Sketches, Equipment for Construction Drawings, The Construction Drawing, Supervising Construction and Setup, Where and How to Look for Work.
Reviews for Art Direction for Film and Video
Full of useful illustrations and real-world examples, Art Direction gives the reader a practical look at what it takes to design a set - Videomaker, April 2000
