Working in collaboration with directors and production designers, set decorators are key members of the design team for film and television, tasked with converting the blank canvas of the set into a space that feels authentic and believable. They must research, resource, and acquire all of the objects required to dress the sets — from interior items like furniture, drapery, and knickknacks to exterior elements such as street lamps, trashcans, or rubble and debris.
Production Designer Andrew Jackness leads a discussion with prominent Set Decorators George DeTitta, Birdman; Regina Graves, The Knick; and David Schlesinger, Annie (2014), about their work and creative process from preparation to dressing and shooting the sets.
Design Talks: Three Set Decorators Discuss Their Role in Film and Television Share on XHow would you describe the role of the set decorator? As always, we would love to know your thoughts in the comments below.
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