Barnwell, Jane
Production Design: Architects of the Screen (Short Cuts)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781903364550
- author:
- Barnwell, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 141mm X 224mm
- Genre:
- Films, cinema
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Production Design: Architects of the Screen explores the role of the production designer in shaping the visual landscape of film and television. Through a historical overview, the book examines landmark designs that have become synonymous with their respective genres.
The importance of physical space in creating a filmed environment is central to understanding moving-image text. The book investigates how authenticity, props, colors, and materials contribute to the overall aesthetic, and how design codes can evoke different periods or moods. Interviews with leading production designers add valuable insights into the creative process.