production designer
the production deisgner has the role of creating real or an imagined world for the screen. They work in parrell to the current technology and current type of filmography. for example their are production designers for
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production design is baised around the detail and accommodating the views of directiors and producers alike.
A good production designer first starts with the idea. the must first work with the writer, director and DOP to try best to invision the respective elements of each persons vision and capture it on a set.
the writer will tell you the specfic time period and story baises of the set and the director will give his view on the purpose and vision of the set, then finally you will work with the DOP to best allow for the shots he invisions.
it is very important to note down and remenber everything the other 3 say as to allow for coherence.
the production designer the finally there to tell a visual story via the set. but you cant jump in to quickly. first and most importantly. you must research. especially obvousis on a story invisioning the external world you must make sure what you put on set matches the world the story is set.
for example you cant have a tv in a set if that didnt excist in that time.
this still from the prodution of the film turner by mike leigh is a perfect example of continuity. they had to recruate the 1832 summer exhibition at the londons royal acadmey of arts
they had to get every painting perfect and this required huge amount of research into the art of the period.
this video about the produciton design in revenant brings out several points.
firstly orthantisity to the history of the period which is so importatn to creating a inmessive film.
secondly working with location scouters to find a suitable place for the vision
thirdly about how the locations can have more than just a hisotorical meaning but also a methaphocial meaning through out the film.
now we come to the story telling aspect of prouction design.
as this video shows production design can tell you lots about a character through where his is an the situation you find him in.
the film room is a great example of set design being so important in film story telling. firsly how building aspects of the set can inhance the experience for the cinematographer. she here being able to get a shot he just couldnt if he wasnt working with the set desginer.
also SPOILERS for the film the mother and son spend almost the interity of the film trapped in this small room. this meant that set design was alway going to be put hugley into focus. as a production designer you must take into account the positioning of things in a ergonomic sense but also in an emotional. what toys do you play with when you have nothing else to do.
designers usually appoint and manage an art department, which includes a design and construction team. They often form a strong partnership with a particular director, who they may work with on many productions.
this means that they work with costume designers and prop designers ext to better understand the vision.
tasks might include:
- reading scripts to identify factors indicating a particular visual style;
- considering the production brief, which may be written or oral;
- meeting the producer and director to discuss concepts and production requirements;
- researching art history, background politics, historical information and producing design ideas;
- planning and monitoring the design budget;
- providing scale drawings or models for studio or theatre sets;
- producing design ideas for costumes, wigs, props, special effects, make-up and graphics;
- identifying and assessing potential studios and locations;
- sourcing appropriate materials and researching effects;
- presenting ideas to others involved in the production, such as actors and camera operators;
- researching, estimating and preparing a property list;
- hiring and managing an art department team or teams (depending on the size of the production);
- instructing the set construction company, scenic artists and special effects specialists and monitoring their work;
- liaising with the costume designer and the director of photography, as well as the props, lighting and sound directors;
- attending progress meetings, rehearsals and filming to advise on visual presentation;
- checking sets and locations during filming to make sure requirements are met and to deal with any queries.
(this is from prospects.com)
design ideas : working within the budget is very important. you will be given a set amount of money to work with. you must share it well between things otherwise one set may look amazing and the other terrible.
drawings are also very important to sement ideas visually. words can only do so much. its important to not just do one wide set drawing but also the little details
for some things you must do in an archtecual style others in a close up style for example with props
some productions designer build physical modles to represent the set.
production designers arnt prop deisgners or costume designers but the will sugest ideas for each and allow the respective role to take them and designer them fully.
finally production deisgners must also work with special effects teams.
their designs must work with the proposed special effects and create a working world witihn a world.
this means the must look at the designs for the computer created world and match their set to fit with it. this proccess is becoming more and more popular.
In conclusion
Production Designers are major heads of department on film crews, and are responsible for the entire art department.
They help Directors to define and achieve the look and feel of a film.
Filming locations may range from a Victorian parlour, to a late-night café, to the interior of an alien space ship. The look of a set or location is vital in drawing the audience into the story and making a film convincing. A great deal of work and imagination goes into constructing the backdrop to any story and choosing or building locations and/or sets.
Production Designers begin work at the very early stages of pre-production. They may be asked to look at scripts to provide spending estimates before a Director is even approached. On first reading a screenplay, they assess the visual qualities that will help to create atmosphere and bring the story to life.
After preparing a careful breakdown of the script they meet with the Director to discuss how best to shoot the film and work out whether to use sets and/or locations, what should be built and what should be adapted and whether there is a visual theme that recurs throughout the film.
Filming locations may range from a Victorian parlour, to a late-night café, to the interior of an alien space ship. The look of a set or location is vital in drawing the audience into the story and making a film convincing. A great deal of work and imagination goes into constructing the backdrop to any story and choosing or building locations and/or sets.
Production Designers begin work at the very early stages of pre-production. They may be asked to look at scripts to provide spending estimates before a Director is even approached. On first reading a screenplay, they assess the visual qualities that will help to create atmosphere and bring the story to life.
After preparing a careful breakdown of the script they meet with the Director to discuss how best to shoot the film and work out whether to use sets and/or locations, what should be built and what should be adapted and whether there is a visual theme that recurs throughout the film.
They also consider whether there are design elements that may give more depth to the film and whether CGI (computer generated imagery) should be used.
Production Designers must calculate the budgets and decide how the money and effort will be spent. Then there’s an intense period of research during which they and their Specialist Researchers source ideas from books, photographs, paintings, the internet, etc.
Production Designers deliver their design sketches (showing mood, atmosphere, lighting, composition, colour and texture) to Art Directors who oversee the production of technical drawings and models, which are used by the Construction Department to build the sets and adapt locations. Props Buyers and Set Decorators source props and organise the manufacture of specialist items.
As the start of shooting approaches, Production Designers manage lots of people, prioritise the work schedule and carefully monitor the budget. When shooting starts, they are usually up early each morning to view each new set with the Director, Director of Photography and Standby Art Director, answering any requests or queries.
Later on in the art department office, Production Designers check on the construction and dressing of other sets, and sign off on sets/locations for the next day's shoot.
Although Production Designers usually finish work on the last day of principal photography, on larger films they may be involved for longer periods. Production Designers work on a freelance basis.
Production Designers must calculate the budgets and decide how the money and effort will be spent. Then there’s an intense period of research during which they and their Specialist Researchers source ideas from books, photographs, paintings, the internet, etc.
Production Designers deliver their design sketches (showing mood, atmosphere, lighting, composition, colour and texture) to Art Directors who oversee the production of technical drawings and models, which are used by the Construction Department to build the sets and adapt locations. Props Buyers and Set Decorators source props and organise the manufacture of specialist items.
As the start of shooting approaches, Production Designers manage lots of people, prioritise the work schedule and carefully monitor the budget. When shooting starts, they are usually up early each morning to view each new set with the Director, Director of Photography and Standby Art Director, answering any requests or queries.
Later on in the art department office, Production Designers check on the construction and dressing of other sets, and sign off on sets/locations for the next day's shoot.
Although Production Designers usually finish work on the last day of principal photography, on larger films they may be involved for longer periods. Production Designers work on a freelance basis.
They may have to prepare detailed drawings and specifications in order to pitch for work on a number of productions before being offered work on one of them.
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