Filmcraft: Production Design

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This title presents the inside track from the greatest names in the field. As one of the chief collaborators with the directors on a film, production designers are artistic masters in their own right. In Production Design sixteen of the world's greatest production designers share their insights, anecdotes, and technical achievements, through a series of exclusive interviews. Fascinating for both film fans and practitioners, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to learn about the craft of some of the greatest film artists of our time. This title includes brand-new interviews with Sir Ken Adam, Dean Tavoularis, Stuart Craig, Dante Ferretti, Sarah Greenwood, Eve Stewart, Antxon Gomez, Grant Major, Nathan Crowley, Rick Carter and Jack Fisk.

With Focal Presss new Film Craft series, the focus switches to from still photography to the art of motion pictures. The books are presented in an easy-to-read conversational style, with the authors holding discussions with various legends in their particular field. Titles are attractively laid-out with lots of sidebars and breakout boxes, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white and full color photos, and feature inner-flaps on the front and back covers for convenient bookmarking. Whether youre a working pro, a fledgling filmmaker, or cinema enthusiast, this new collection from Focal Press is an invaluable resource, filled with pro tips and entertaining and informative essays that will thrill both film nerds and neophytes alike.