Updated edition of: The art direction handbook for film.
From the role of every person on the design team to the importance of color to where to research ideas, a comprehensive guide to the visual aspect of storytelling Design is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity? This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo, or commercial making, and introduces the techniques…
This work explores the role of the production designer through a historical overview that maps out landmark film and television designs. Films and television programmes analysed include 'Trainspotting', 'The English Patient', 'Mansfield Park' and 'Eastenders'.
It is impossible to imagine filmmaking without an understanding of the contributions of art direction and production design. In Art Direction and Production Design, six outstanding scholars survey the careers of notable art directors, the influence of specific design styles, the key roles played by particular studios and films in shaping the field, the effect of technological changes on product…
Featuring exclusive concept art and interviews from cast and crew.
Discover the world of the multi-award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in this stunning collection of art. Packed with concept art, final designs, and artist commentary plus previously unseen storyboards. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a …
The collaborative nature of film-making can make it difficult to identify the contribution of the designer to the cinematic image. The design concept is key to the creation of a coherent visual look; the designer's task is to employ visual metaphors to communicate that concept in rich and varied ways. Packed with full-color film stills, exclusive pre-production artwork and behind-the-scenes pro…
An official behind-the-scenes companion to "Rogue One" provides an in-depth tour of the production's art department, profiling key droids, vehicles, and weapons through hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and designs.
Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman sees the hero brought to the big screen for the first time in her own movie, and fully realizes the breathtaking wonder, strength, and grace of such an historic character. Wonder Woman: The Art & Making of the Film celebrates the creation of this groundbreaking movie, taking fans on a voyage of discovery through the world of Wonder Woman. Showcasing the earliest co…