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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design

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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design by Vincent LoBrutto offers an insightful exploration into the art and craft of production design in filmmaking. It delves into how production designers collaborate with directors to create the cinematic world, covering the visual storytelling aspect through sets, locations, and visual styles. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the integral role of production design in the filmmaking process.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about the intricate art of film production design and wish to explore how visual environments contribute to storytelling. With insights from industry professionals, it offers a fascinating look into the creative processes behind building cinematic worlds that captivate audiences.

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A practical guide to production design for film- and video-makers, detailing every phase of the production design process. Production designers share their experiences and recount real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative and technical aspects of the craft.

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A practical guide to production design for both professional and student film- and video-makers. Top production designers share their experiences and recount real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative and technical aspects of the craft.

From the first reading of a script for creative design ideas to working with the post-production team, this resource details every phase of the production design process. There is advice on working within established schemes of colour, texture and space for films of all genres in projects ranging from well-funded studio films to "guerrilla filmmaking".

It also includes a short history of the craft, a glossary of terms every filmmaker should know, and tips for digital production design.

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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design, by Vincent LoBrutto, is highly regarded for its comprehensive insight into the art and craft of production design. Reviewers commend the book for its detailed exploration of the role and importance of production design in filmmaking. LoBrutto's ability to effectively communicate complex concepts is appreciated, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781581152241

Publisher: Allworth Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Vincent LoBrutto is an instructor of film editing, film sound, film studies, and production design at the School of the Visual Arts and at Film/Video Arts. He has worked as a film editor for Fox and HBO and as a postproduction coordinator for ABC..

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