In this new and expanded edition of The Art Direction Handbook, author Michael Rizzo now covers art direction for television, in addition to updated coverage of film design. This comprehensive, professional manual details the set-up of the art department and the day-to-day job duties: scouting for locations, research, executing the design concept, supervising scenery construction, and surviving production. Beyond that, there is an emphasis on not just how to do the job, but how to succeed and secure other jobs. Rounding out the text is an extensive collection of useful forms and checklists, as well as interviews with prominent art directors.
Section 1: Pre-Production Process
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Responsibilities, The Relationships, and The Setup
Chapter 3: Visual History
Chapter 4: The Design Process
Chapter 5: The Physical Design
Chapter 6: A Legacy of Historical Techniques
Chapter 7: CGI and Digital Filmmaking
Section 2: Production and Post-Production Processes
Chapter 8: Navigating Paperwork and Daily Shooting-Process Tasks
Chapter 9: Networking and Self-Promotion
Chapter 10: Non-Union vs. Union Status
Section 3: Appendices
Appendix A: Reference and Source Lists
Appendix B: Start Paperwork
Appendix C: Figure and Table List
Appendix D: Glossary
