Jane Barnwell Livres

Packed with colour film stills, exclusive pre-production artwork and behind-the-scenes production images, this landmark book celebrates the production designer's contribution to visual storytelling on screen. It illuminates the visual concepts behind familiar screen spaces and unpicks how and why they are so effective in conveying character and story.Seven case studies, developed from exclusive interviews with world-renowned designers, reveal the concepts behind some of the most engaging imagery on screen and establish a dialogue around the shared language of visual storytelling.Jane Barnwell offers a groundbreaking new methodology for evaluating the designer's work on screen through five categories of analysis: space, interiors and exteriors, light, colour and set decorating. All of which combine to create the visual concept evident in the final on-screen imagery.Practical exercises and examples of real-world projects walk you through the design process, from breaking down the script and developing initial ideas, to studio construction and locations. If you are a budding filmmaker, Production Design for Screen will inspire and guide you as you embark on your own work.

Focusing on the collaborative nature of film-making, this book offers insights into the various roles and teamwork essential to creating a film. It explores the intricate relationships between directors, writers, cinematographers, and other key contributors, highlighting how their combined efforts shape the final product. Ideal for aspiring filmmakers, it serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental principles and practices that drive the film industry.

Exploring the impact of home design on film storytelling, this book presents in-depth case studies that highlight the role of domestic interiors. Utilizing a method called Visual Concept Analysis, it examines various representations of homes, from the warmth of the Browns' residence in Paddington to the complex environments in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Bridget Jones. Through interviews with production designers and illustrative artwork, it reveals how these spaces serve as catalysts for character development and narrative transitions, underscoring the importance of design in cinema.

In einer Zeit, in der die kreativen Disziplinen immer mehr verschwimmen, ist auch universelles Wissen über enge Berufsgrenzen hinaus gefordert. Die 'Grundlagen der Filmgestaltung' bieten daher einen kompakten Überblick über alle Aspekte, die in diesem Genre eine Rolle spielen. Die einzelnen Berufsprofile und Einsatzfelder, deren Aufgaben und Koordination werden hier ebenso vorgestellt wie die schrittweise Entstehung eines erfolgreichen Streifens und die Arbeitsmethoden erfolgreicher Filmemacher. Wer in dieser Branche Fuß fassen möchte, dem geben die zahlreichen visuell anschaulich dargestellten Projekte mit eingängigen Texten Inspiration und Anregung für die kommenden eigenen Produktionen. Ein praktischer Leitfaden also, umseinem Traumberuf Filmemacher einen Schritt näher zu kommen.