Production Design

Nothing is accidental!

1) Broad sheets -

- Tonal palette
- Visual motifs

2) Concept Art

- All designs add to theme
- It cannot distract audiences attention

3) Script Lockdown

- Scene breakdown
- Prop breakdown - action props, dressing props
- Budget

4) The team

- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Props Master
- Construction Manager
- Lighting Master

5) The Product

- How much room?
- Specific needs?
- Textures and finishes
- Build it
- Decorate it
- Erect it
- Light out
- Strike it

Camera Movements and Parts

Camera Movements

PAN - follow the focus/talent from lift to right (vice verca)

Tilt - Tilt the camera up and the down

Crab left/right - Move the camera sideways

Track back/forward - Move camera forewards and backwards

Zoom in/out - Move the focus of the camera fowards/backwards


Parts of Camera

Tally - Light on the top of the camera to show when the record is happening as live

Exposure Contol - Bright/dull

Focus Control - Sharp/soft