num_pages: 190
description: 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.
language: English
title: What an Art Director Does: An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design
titlecomplete: What an Art Director Does: An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design
genres: Film, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 41
publisher: Silman-James Pr