What an Art Director Does AN INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION DESIGN

What an Art Director Does is a comprehensive introduction to film and television art direction and production design. Starting with a brief history of the field, Mr. Preston's lively, well-written text leads the reader through the ins and outs of all the responsibilities and duties that fall on...

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Main Author: Preston, Ward (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baverly Hills, CA Silman-James Press 1994
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Summary:What an Art Director Does is a comprehensive introduction to film and television art direction and production design. Starting with a brief history of the field, Mr. Preston's lively, well-written text leads the reader through the ins and outs of all the responsibilities and duties that fall on the art director's shoulders. A wealth of information on preparing script breakdowns, research, design and presentation, scouting and working on locations, set design and construction, working as part of a team, and much more is coupled with examples drawn from the author's own experiences. This book is a must-read for all aspiring production designers and all filmmakers who desire a firm understanding of the physical process of film production.
Physical Description:xi, 190 pages illustrations, colour 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1879505185
9781879505186