I sound pretty confident right? honestly though, what's a P.D?
So, as all good students do when they're confronted with an unfamiliar term; I google'd.
I soon found i was responsible for the overall look of a filmed event. Which includes but is not limited to the colour design, styles, genre, makeup, costuming and props.
In pre-production I'm going to have to concentrate and work heavily with our designer to create a particular vibe and feel of the set. I think it's one of, if not the most important element of the film. It's the first thing the audience see, absorbs, reacts and relates to. The visual appeal of the environment is crucial.
Now that I've said that, gosh there's so much pressure to find (not only) the perfect location but the perfect angle.
Wish us luck!
You're right, it is a huge job with loads of responsibility, but ironically in most films, unless they are a period or highly stylised piece, no one even sees the hours of work the PD puts in. You could blog a bit more about famous PD's and what they have worked on, or include clips of films which inspire you - not even necessarily relating to your student films.
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