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The Art of Illusion: Production Design for Film and Television
By Terry Ackland-Snow and Wendy Laybourn
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Film production is a highly creative and collaborative industry, full of multi-skilled artists and craftsmen. The fast-moving pace of technology makes it hard to keep abreast of current practices in production design. However, the ethos and skills behind filmmaking remain the same. In The Art of Illusion, renowned Art Director Terry Ackland-Snow shares his passion and knowledge of traditional film design from over fifty years of industry experience, using real-life case studies from some of the UK's most iconic films, including Batman, Labyrinth, the James Bond franchise and The Deep. Featuring over 100 original sketches, as well as rare behind-the-scenes photographs, storyboards and artwork, this book is exquisitely illustrated throughout, demonstrating the skills and techniques of film design with stunning intricacy. This is an essential guide for anyone aspiring to a career in production design, and will be of great value to all movie enthusiasts who are interested in the art of creating a film set. Superbly illustrated with 238 illustrations featuring over 100 original sketches, as well as rare behind-the scenes photographs.
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TERRY ACKLAND-SNOW has worked on film sets since he was 18 and has been the Chair of the British Film Designers Guild, as well as an adjudicator for the BAFTAs. Since retiring in 2001, Terry has turned his hand to teaching, setting up Film Design International at Pinewood Studios to share his expert knowledge with the next generation of film designers.
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