Design Your Movie: What is Good Design?
by Richard La Motte I’ve spent forty years in the film business, worked on many films and TV shows
Art Department
The art department creates the look of a film: production design, set design and decoration, props, costumes and color palettes. These articles explain what each role does and share practical tips for making locations and sets support the story, even on a small budget.
What Does a Production Designer Do?
by Tushar Unadkat It’s easy to identify the job of a cinematographer or a fashion designer, as the titles
Dressing the Hordes: Costumes on “A Man Called Horse II” and “Rambo III”
by Richard La Motte Lessons from Bob Labansat I used to work with a friend and fellow costumer named Robert
Safety First: Mechanical and Make-Up FX on Set
The end does not justify the means when it comes to directing a movie. With today’s ease and mobility in
Special Make-Up Effects for HD: What HD Won’t Hide
By Todd Debreceni High Definition Television is not going to go away, and may someday even replace the use of
In the Wardrobe Trenches on ‘Gods and Generals’
Assessing Costume Requirements – Not Always a Straight Forward Task By Richard La Motte Assessing Background Costume Needs Usually, assessing
Art Director, How to Make your Set Tips
by John Hart Keep your ‘sets’ as simple as possible, especially, since your ‘set-ups’ usually consist of available ‘on location’