What Does a Production Designer Actually Do? Scene Breakdown
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Date: 2022-09-13
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woooow I have dreamed of this video since I saw Uncut Gems.
I am very interested in production design especially in the independent field. Yes, Wes Anderson movies look very nice but it's the work in movies like Uncut Gems that really blow my mind. literally in each frame you can see crystals, gold and blue tones.
It is possible to create an aesthetic consistency not only by smearing a series of colors on the walls, but with each small object that is seen on the screen, creating a connection between completely different places and scenes. (BTW, Howard's showroom is one of my favorite sets in history)
Lastly (omg I'm a total nerd) in the scene where Howard enters his office to fall asleep and the musical piece f ck you Howard plays, the camera pans right at the exact moment so that when the plasma ball enters to frame, a synth sounds, as if the same object produced the sound, MINDBLOWING!
Thanks for all Sam, you are a great inspiration!
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woooow I have dreamed of this video since I saw Uncut Gems.
I am very interested in production design especially in the independent field. Yes, Wes Anderson movies look very nice but it's the work in movies like Uncut Gems that really blow my mind. literally in each frame you can see crystals, gold and blue tones.
It is possible to create an aesthetic consistency not only by smearing a series of colors on the walls, but with each small object that is seen on the screen, creating a connection between completely different places and scenes. (BTW, Howard's showroom is one of my favorite sets in history)
Lastly (omg I'm a total nerd) in the scene where Howard enters his office to fall asleep and the musical piece f ck you Howard plays, the camera pans right at the exact moment so that when the plasma ball enters to frame, a synth sounds, as if the same object produced the sound, MINDBLOWING!
Thanks for all Sam, you are a great inspiration!
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Marc
When I saw that shot with the wire, it really bothered me. I don't think the white network wire was a good choice at all (unless it going to be used to strangle someone. The other blue and black wire feel organic in the scene. Even the white router is fine. But that white wire is annoying and distracting. I'm on the DP side on this one.
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When I saw that shot with the wire, it really bothered me. I don't think the white network wire was a good choice at all (unless it going to be used to strangle someone. The other blue and black wire feel organic in the scene. Even the white router is fine. But that white wire is annoying and distracting. I'm on the DP side on this one.
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shipaudas
It would be awesome if you could ask them about their work or collaboration with the DP and vice versa, for example if Sam wants a color consistent and the DP has a color of light that changes the color that Sam wanted, how that relationship works?
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It would be awesome if you could ask them about their work or collaboration with the DP and vice versa, for example if Sam wants a color consistent and the DP has a color of light that changes the color that Sam wanted, how that relationship works?
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Enda
That brings me back, I remember a long time ago working on a production about teenagers, I had to create and populate multiple my-space accounts (yes that long ago, then get the actors to take over and talk to each other over it for a few weeks.
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That brings me back, I remember a long time ago working on a production about teenagers, I had to create and populate multiple my-space accounts (yes that long ago, then get the actors to take over and talk to each other over it for a few weeks.
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ronfya
How does Sam keeps track of what objects are needed in which scenes in relation to its inventory? Does he use a specific software like Airtable for that? Or does he do it the hard way with simple but enormous manual lists in excel?
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How does Sam keeps track of what objects are needed in which scenes in relation to its inventory? Does he use a specific software like Airtable for that? Or does he do it the hard way with simple but enormous manual lists in excel?
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Rahil
Damn this is crazy, I didnt think there was this much attention to detail for the sets modeled after a certain time period. Thanks guys for sharing these and adding in the dope animations and edits.
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Damn this is crazy, I didnt think there was this much attention to detail for the sets modeled after a certain time period. Thanks guys for sharing these and adding in the dope animations and edits.
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Teagan's
YES! Another Production Design video! So happy! I love seeing PD representation. Thank you for asking all these in-depth questions because so many people don't understand these things.
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YES! Another Production Design video! So happy! I love seeing PD representation. Thank you for asking all these in-depth questions because so many people don't understand these things.
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Dexter
Had no idea he did those films! And that bo burnam directed eight grade! The little things you miss. thanks indymogul for spotlighting all these incredible talented artists
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Had no idea he did those films! And that bo burnam directed eight grade! The little things you miss. thanks indymogul for spotlighting all these incredible talented artists
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gilles
The whole content in here is pure gem!
Thank you so much you both, you're making things simple to us. about how complicated they actually are on set (and before.
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The whole content in here is pure gem!
Thank you so much you both, you're making things simple to us. about how complicated they actually are on set (and before.
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Christopher
ive been putting off watching uncut gems coz its obviously a real film. netflix here we come (after this finishes obviously)
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ive been putting off watching uncut gems coz its obviously a real film. netflix here we come (after this finishes obviously)
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Wesley
Can you explain an effect in Scott Pilgrim vs the world where the room exponentially extends following the camera?
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Can you explain an effect in Scott Pilgrim vs the world where the room exponentially extends following the camera?
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Caleb
Seriously enjoy this type of content -- it's awesome to see all the different approaches to different roles.
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Seriously enjoy this type of content -- it's awesome to see all the different approaches to different roles.
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Massao
Dude, I thought Uncut Gems had used real scenarios sets. Can't believe they were designed! Incredible work!
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Dude, I thought Uncut Gems had used real scenarios sets. Can't believe they were designed! Incredible work!
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krzemian
3: 48 lol I'm literally looking at that lamp as we speak, still thinking of the best way to dispose of it
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3: 48 lol I'm literally looking at that lamp as we speak, still thinking of the best way to dispose of it
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Sameir
Production design is the hardest term to explain to the low budget film makers. I always have a hard time.
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Production design is the hardest term to explain to the low budget film makers. I always have a hard time.
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fanjoy
Did he really say post me-too and post woke world? :D I hope so but I am afraid we're still not there. :D
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Did he really say post me-too and post woke world? :D I hope so but I am afraid we're still not there. :D
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