FILMMAKING TECHNIQUES: EPISODE 2

What is production design (and why it matters...a lot)

In our second episode on Filmmaking Techniques for Directors, we look at another critical element to the visual story: production design.

Production design is the arrangement and selection of elements in the frame.

In this episode, we'll be exploring the ways that directors identify and communicate a cohesive vision for production design with their teams. The key is to communicate a clear vision that conveys meaning and leaves a lasting impression with viewers.

We break down the 3 factors to guide your production design decisions:





MOOD

CHARACTER

THEME





Watch the video to find out how the visual storytellers go beyond the script by going deeper into asking themselves "what is good production design to this story?"