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The 2022 ADG Awards Winners Announced by the Art Directors Guild
The Art Directors Guild announces the 2022 ADG Awards winners including Dune, Nightmare Alley, No Time To Die, What We Do in the Shadows, and many more.
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Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey on Using Colour Theory in Cinematography
DOP Seamus McGarvey talks about the use of colour in his films, the characteristics some colours can have, and how they can be used to create emotion.
The Goldfinch (2019) | Production Designer: K.K. Barrett | Courtesy of Warner Bros.
TIFF 2019: Toronto International Film Festival Reveals Galas and Special Presentations Lineup
TIFF 2019 announced the first round of titles selected for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival.
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Architect Breaks Down 5 TV Houses from Mad Men to Modern Family
Architect Michael Wyetzner breaks down the suburban design of Mad Men, The Brady Bunch, Weeds, That ’70s Show and Modern Family.
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Missing Bob Ross Paintings Found: A Loving Look at the International Art Legend, Bob Ross
The missing Bob Ross paintings have been the stuff of legend for a while but with a bit of work this journalist found all 30,000 pieces in this cute video.
Every David Fincher Film: A Visual Production Design Retrospective
A showcase of every David Fincher film from Alien 3 to Gone Girl and a David Fincher production design retrospective featuring the work of production designers Donald Graham Burt, Arthur Max, and Alex McDowell.
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Forrest Gump Production Designer Rick Carter Breaks Down Famous Lt. Dan Scene For The First Time
Forrest Gump production designer Rick Carter breaks down Forrest, Bubba, and the audience’s introduction to Lieutenant Dan for the first time.
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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Production Designer Bill Groom On His Big Break and Outstanding Career
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel production designer Bill Groom discusses his upbringing, his time with Saturday Night Live, and his outstanding big breaks as he aged.
The Academy Invites 31 New Production Design Branch Members
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is inviting 31 creatives to join the AMPAS Production Design Branch including 13 production designers.
Photo by: Roberto Conte
Edoardo Tresoldi Creates Deconstructed Wire Mesh Cathedral for Marcelo Burlon at Milan Fashion Week
Milan-based artist Edoardo Tresoldi created a delicate and deconstructed wire mesh cathedral for Marcelo Burlon on the runway at Milan Fashion Week.
Celebrating Our Ten Year Anniversary: Why I Created Art Departmental
In 2009, Art Departmental was created to celebrate production design during a dark period of the film and television industry. In 2019, we look back.