Movie
The Art Director
6.0/10
1949
0h 7m
en
Documentary
Overview
A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors' responsibilities and the demands on their talents. They read a script carefully and design a set to capture the time and place, the social strata, and the mood. They must be scholars of the history of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. They choose the colors on a set in anticipation of the lighting and the mood. Their work also sets styles, from Art Deco in the 20's to 30s modernism. Then it's on to the next project. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Director
Otto Lang
Movie Information
Release Date
November 12, 1949
Runtime
0h 7m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
1
Production
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
