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| What an Art Director Does |
| An
Introduction to Motion Picture Production Design |
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| Ward Preston, 190 pages, 7x9, illus. [8
pages of full-color], 1-879505-18-5, $21.95 paper |
“There
are a lot of people who have been in this business
for many years who
would benefit
from reading this comprehensive book.”
—Gray Fredrickson, Producer, Godfather II
“Your clear, concise and factful book on
the subject of art direction is superb. I
extend thanks from the thousands of would-be directors
and designers in film schools throughout the world
who will be the beneficiaries of your efforts.”
— Gene Allen, Executive Director, Society of Motion Picture & Television
Art Directors; Past President, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
“You
have brought the profession into a focus that many
of us have attempted to do.”
—Jan Scott, production designer, Vice President, Academy of Motion Picture
Arts & Sciences |
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What
an Art Director Does is a comprehensive
introduction to film and television art direction
and production
design.
Starting
with a brief history of the field, Mr. Preston’s
lively, well-written text leads the reader through
the ins and outs of all the responsibilities and
duties that fall on the art director’s shoulders. A
wealth of information on preparing script breakdowns,
research, design and presentation, scouting and
working on locations, set designs and construction,
working as part of a team, and much more is coupled
with examples drawn from the author’s own
experiences.
This
book is a must-read for all aspiring production
designers and all filmmakers who desire a firm
understanding of the physical process of film production.
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Ward Preston’s film and television
production design and art direction credits are extensive
and diverse. They include Towering
Inferno (for which he received an Academy
Award nomination), Airplane!, That
Championship Season, and Purple Rain. Mr. Preston has also
worked as a set designer, a theme park designer,
and, before entering the film industry, he maintained
a private architectural practice. |
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