CLIP 2 THE FILM LAB ANATOMY OF A FILM SET PART 2 Art Design component of the heart of a film set The director is the creative engine behind the film He makes the film he sees in his own brain come to life The first assistant director helps the director Directors first consult with a production designer who is someone usually with the stylistic sensibilities that the director feels will effectively contribute to the overall look they are after Production designer and director discuss the film s visuals to death making all sorts of creative decisions Then the production designer consults with the art director on the best ways to proceed on building sets and acquiring props Then the art director acting as a team leader guides a group of specialists that make up the art department First the art director hires some carpenters to control any set or set pieces for the scene Then a set decorator is acquired to decorate the set Finally the art director finds a props master to acquire and manage any and all of the hand held items used by actors A make up artist and hair stylist are also called on Finally a costume designer is called to make the costumes The costume designer acquires a wardrobe stylist to deal with any issues with the costumes on the day of filming
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