Category: Art Department

A scenic painter prepares his paint and tools in front of an epic landscape backdrop showcasing the Scenic Paint Department Roles

Scenic Paint Department Roles and Responsibilities in Film & Television

Understanding the scenic paint job roles, responsibilities, and hierarchy on any film or television project is very important before starting in the industry.

Hail Caesar! / Set Decorator: Nancy Haigh / Set Dec Responsibilities and Set Decoration Department Roles
Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Production Designer: Jess Gonchor, Set Decorator: Nancy Haigh

Set Decoration Roles, Responsibilities, and Hierarchy in Film & Television

Set Decorators visually interpret the personality of a film or television show from script to screen through set decor. We aim to break down the Set Decoration Department or ‘Set Dec’ by position, responsibility, & hierarchy.

Hail Caesar! / Production Designer: Jess Gonchor / Film Art Department
Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Universal Pictures

Art Department Roles and Hierarchy in Film & TV Production Design

Understanding the art department crew roles and hierarchy on any film or television project is very important before starting in the industry. Read further for North American standards in the art department.

How to Use a Tape Measure

How to Use a Tape Measure Correctly: Imperial Measurements

Just when you think you know how to use a tape measure it turns out there is a lot more to it that you can use to do faster measurements with ease.

Christian Dior Exhibit
Photo Credit: Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum’s Christian Dior Exhibit is Small but Inspiring

The Christian Dior Exhibit will continue until March 18th at the ROM in Toronto. Here’s what to expect at the exhibit.

Matthew Clark working away on Doctor Who

Life in a British Art Department for Film and Television

In this interview, graphic designer Matthew Clark discusses what it is like to work in a British art department for film and television.

Designer Gift Ideas

15 Practical Designer Gift Ideas for the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching you may be wondering what to get for that special someone. Here are 15 practical designer gift ideas to get you started.

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

‘Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story’ is a Must-See

Learn more about love and creativity in this design documentary with storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian Michelson.

Blade Runner 2049 production design

Exploring Blade Runner 2049 Production Design | Set Visit

Production designed by Dennis Gassner, directed by Denis Villeneuve, explore the Blade Runner 2049 production design in these behind the scenes videos.

Production design

10 Things They Don’t Teach You in Film School About Production Design

Here is a list of ten things I wish more production designers and filmmakers knew about production design before they started out in the film and television industry. Unfortunately most film schools don’t teach these things.