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What An Art Director Does : An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design

by Ward Preston
RM47.55 MYR RM21.75 MYR 54% off
What An Art Director Does : An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design - Thryft
What An Art Director Does : An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design - Thryft

Film Production Design Demystified in 8 Words

This book is perfect for aspiring production designers and filmmakers who want to understand the physical process of film production. Ward Preston provides a comprehensive overview of the art director's role and responsibilities, from script breakdowns and research to set design and construction. The book's unique feature is the author's use of his own experiences to provide relatable examples for readers. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in film production design.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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What An Art Director Does : An Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design

by Ward Preston
RM47.55 MYR RM21.75 MYR 54% off
ISBN: 9781879505186
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM97.82 MYR
Authors: Ward Preston
Publisher: Silman-James Pr
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction, Personal Development
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, How To, Art Design, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 41 readers)

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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.
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Film Production Design Demystified in 8 Words

This book is perfect for aspiring production designers and filmmakers who want to understand the physical process of film production. Ward Preston provides a comprehensive overview of the art director's role and responsibilities, from script breakdowns and research to set design and construction. The book's unique feature is the author's use of his own experiences to provide relatable examples for readers. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in film production design.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.