If you have a passion for designing and like to manage large projects, becoming a set designer might be for you.

This week Cece Destefano, Production Designer, for Alias, Empire, and They/Them, shares how she got started in the industry.  In this episode, she talks about how to get your big break, her favorite gear, and how to get started.

Listen to learn how to become a set designer for TV and feature films.

Key points:
1:26 - How she got started
6:03 - How to get your big break
11:08 - Big break
19:11 - Set structure for the production designer, set decorating, and art department
23:15 - Favorite set to build for Alias
29:07 - Top 5 resources 
32:23 - Favorite gear
38:17 - Pay rate
40:39 - Something going wrong
43:31 - Budgeting for construction costs
47:52 - How to get into the industry

Links:
IMDB
Website
Artemis Pro
Spectro
Bosch Laser Measure 
Sun Seeker
Scriptation 

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