Category: Art Department
15 Practical Designer Gift Ideas for the Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching you may be wondering what to get for that special someone. Here are 15 practical designer gift ideas to get you started.
‘Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story’ is a Must-See
Learn more about love and creativity in this design documentary with storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian Michelson.
Exploring Blade Runner 2049 Production Design | Set Visit
Production designed by Dennis Gassner, directed by Denis Villeneuve, explore the Blade Runner 2049 production design in these behind the scenes videos.
10 Things They Don’t Teach You in Film School About Production Design
Here is a list of ten things I wish more production designers and filmmakers knew about production design before they started out in the film and television industry. Unfortunately most film schools don’t teach these things.
The Psychology of Colour in Cinema
Watch this video explaining the importance of colour in storytelling and an explanation of the psychology behind the choices.
DESIGN TALKS: Perspectives on Production Design with Sir Christopher Frayling
Watch this video that lays out essential perspectives on production design theory in this keynote address by professor Sir Christopher Frayling.
Production Design Details Matter: A Story from the Frontline
Have you ever noticed the production design details on a film or television set that moved you in some way or allowed you to tap into a memory? One military consultant did and it moved him to tears.
The Ten Commandments of Production Design
Take a look at this simple set of rules for establishing great production design on any project.
What’s in a Meme? Production Design Meme
This week everyone decided to start posting the same meme layout all over the internet about “What people think you do for a living”. A meme is “an idea, behavior or style …
INSPIRATION: Sir Ken Adam, Production Designer Extraordinaire
“As the sixties approached I felt very strongly that my designs had to be bigger than life, slightly tongue and cheek, but also reflect the time that we were living in.” –Ken …