The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television

Name: The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415842792
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By Michael Rizzo

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Summary

The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television by Michael Rizzo is an essential professional guide that explores the full scope of art direction in both film and television. This expanded edition covers everything from setting up the art department, scouting locations, and researching designs to overseeing scenery construction and managing the production process. It also offers practical advice on succeeding in the industry and securing further work, complemented by useful forms, checklists, and interviews with leading art directors.
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This handbook is ideal for film and television art directors, production designers, and anyone interested in the creative and logistical aspects of production design. It suits students studying film and television production, as well as professionals seeking comprehensive industry guidance and career development advice.

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In this new and expanded edition of The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television, author Michael Rizzo now covers art direction for television, in addition to updated coverage of film design. This comprehensive, professional manual details the set-up of the art department and the day-to-day job duties: scouting for locations, research, executing the design concept, supervising scenery construction, and surviving production.

Beyond that, there is an emphasis on not just how to do the job, but how to succeed and secure other jobs. Rounding out the text is an extensive collection of useful forms and checklists, as well as interviews with prominent art directors.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Highly recommended for aspiring and practising art department professionals, this book is praised as both a must-read manual for those starting out and a valuable reference for those aiming to advance their careers or shift roles within the industry. Wendy Laybourn from Network Nine highlights its practical insights as essential for progression in art department roles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415842792

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 18 Tables, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1133g

Pages: 542

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About the Author

Michael Rizzo is a writer, artist, photographer, teacher, art director, and web designer. He currently works as the Art Director of GLEE at Paramount Studios. Among the films he has both art directed and production designed are Vanilla Sky, Notes from Underground, Joy Ride, My Fellow Americans, Rocketman, Gone Fishin’, Murder in the First, So I Married an Axe Murderer, Body of Evidence, White Sands and My Cousin Vinny, and JFK. His TV credits include Glee, The Hunley, The Day Lincoln was Shot, The Lost Battalion, Ghost Whisperer, Comic Relief, Golden Gate, and All My Children.