Chapter Four. Production Design
If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint. | ||
| --EDWARD HOPPER | ||
Edward Hopper was referring to painting, of course, in the quote on the previous page, but the look of a film must also add to what is written in the scripted dialogue. The look and feel of the worlds that the characters move through need to give a deeper look into their personalities and the script’s meaning. In short, the design of the film must perform a storytelling function without using words. Otherwise, it’s just radio.
And that is what this chapter is all about.
What Is a Production Designer?
Michael Provart, who has worked as a ...
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