The Production Designer creates the detailed sketches and drawings, both
of interiors and exteriors, which then fall to the Art Director and his
team to extend into blueprints for the Construction Manager to work
from.
A Draughtsman must have excellent
technical drawing skills. A working knowledge of architecture, fine art
and graphics is essential and experience in Theatre Production Design is
also useful. Once fully trained, the Draughtsman will be expected to
have expert knowledge of all building materials and construction
techniques, including a good comprehension of period buildings and the
techniques involved.
Synopsis
Film production is a highly creative
and collaborative industry, full of multi-skilled artists and craftsmen.
The fast-moving pace of technology makes it hard to keep abreast of
current practices in production design. However, the ethos and skills
behind filmmaking remain the same. In The Art of Illusion, renowned Art
Director Terry Ackland-Snow shares his passion and knowledge of
traditional film design from over fifty years of industry experience,
using real-life case studies from some of the UK's most iconic films,
including Batman, Labyrinth, the James Bond franchise and The Deep.
Featuring over 100 original sketches, as well as rare behind-the-scenes
photographs, storyboards and artwork, this book is exquisitely
illustrated throughout, demonstrating the skills and techniques of film
design with stunning intricacy.
——amazon.com
