WHAT DOES A PRODUCTION DESIGNER DO?
What does the role of a production designer entail?Read the scripts and understand how the director reads the scripts to understand what he visually wants to accomplish. They're given the script and the budget to make the sets. They're either given a practical location or build it from scratch. Make your vision fit with the restraints with any budget.
During a production, what other members does the production designer co-ordinate with?
They work with a group. They have a lead-man who runs the crew. They also have set dressers/designers that move everything around, they can have two buyers and a coordinator. Location department who picks the locations.
What issues can occur for a production designer?
The timings, Schedule changes, script changes, actors availability, If an actor drops out.
What skills, education, experience and training are beneficial for a production designer to have?
Some can do a theatre design degree (10 years) Involves designing sets and building costumes. Often most production designers have a theatrical background. Some skills required are multi-tasking, social skills, be able to fit in to any situation and feel comfortable, how to control a budget. Get as much experience as you can in the field of the film making business. Training in these fields is helpful: art, history, interior design, production courses, internships with a set decorator. Tips: Be respectful of the stories/scripts you read, listen to your director.
Marni
ReplyDeleteOn the whole your notes cover all points required with a nice, clear presentation style.The only thing I might suggest is perhaps add some context to bring the notes to life. This means including an example of what all those duties would include on a real film - so for example if you were talking about Harry Potter, you could speculate as to what a production designer may have done on those films when answering each question. It would help you revise as the exam will focus on a particular scenario.
Please add a comment below reflecting on my comments and explaining any changes you have made.
Mr P