If you give your art department the time and resources they need, they can turn a flat set into a dynamic space that will transport your audience into the world you’re trying to convey.
This week Clifton Chandler, Production Designer, shares his experience from working in the art department and what resources producers need to provide to make their sets look amazing. In this episode, he talks about the must have basics, how to stay organized, and how to hire for the art department.
Listen now to learn how to better work with your production designer.
Key points:
3:01 - Getting started in the art department
5:00 - Take-aways after first project
7:14 - Must-haves
10:08 - How to stay organized
12:05 - What to look for when hiring the art department
14:55 - Day rates for art department
18:31 - What if director doesn't like your work
26:17 - Rules to live by for art department
29:33 - Favorite gear
32:23 - Something going wrong
37:35 - Why the art department
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