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ART DEPARTMENT
The art department contains a number of sub-departments, each with their own crew and set of responsibilities.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Runs the entire art department and is responsible for translating the film into visual form.
ART DIRECTOR
Designs sets, oversees construction, and helps determine the overall look of the production.
SET DESIGNER
Creates the technical drawings telling the construction crew what to build.
STORYBOARD ARTIST
Creates drawings that represent the director’s shots to help visualize the framing, movement, and sequence of how the story is told.
SET DECORATOR
Decides what furniture and decorations should be used in set dressing.
SET DRESSER
Places the furniture and decorations the set decorator chooses on set.
PROPERTY MASTER
Finds and keeps track of all the props that appear on the screen to add authenticity.
CONSTRUCTION CREW
Builds and paints the sets. The construction crew includes carpenters, painters, scenic artists, and plasterers.
PRODUCTION BUYERS
Finds and either buys or rents the set dressings, Construction Materials and atc..
PROP MAKER
Crafts props by hand that are unique or difficult to find.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Creates props that require design and/or text.
COORDINATORS
Keep the departments running smoothly. The coordinators include the art department coordinator, the set decoration coordinator, and the construction coordinator.
SCENIC ARTIST / PAINTER
Creates all the texture and painted effects. Head of Scenic Paint and Finishes
CONCEPT ARTIST / 3D Artist
Sketching and Creating Visuals in Different Softwears
HELPERS/RUNNERS
Handle logistics and do whatever needs to be done to keep sets running smoothly.
Team: List
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