Art direction for film and video / Robert L. Olson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olson, Robert L., 1925-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Art direction.

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Setting and scenery.

Television--Stage-setting and scenery.

Television.

Physical Description:

xii, 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Focal Press, [1999]

Summary:

Written by an author with over 30 years of working experience, this book takes a practical, thorough look at the duties and skills of art directors and production designers. It teaches readers how to analyze a script, develop concepts that meet the needs of a script, develop sketches and construction drawings, work with directors and producers, and operate within budget limitations. The book has been updated and expanded to include interviews with professionals at all levels in the art department. A chapter on digital effects as they relate to the work of the art director has been added to this new edition. Students, novices in the profession, and persons from other art/design fields who are interested in expanding into film and video will find this is a valuable resource. ?? Completely revised and updated ?? New chapter on special effects - New 2-page color insert

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0240803388

OCLC:

39229720