Egon Spengler
Master Member
I didn't post this in the off topic forum as it seems a little more on topic than not. I'm talking about set design/decorating. If it's considered off topic still, please move it to the OT forum.
The reason I'm even posting this topic is that recently I had the opportunity to decorate/design a set for a short film recently. It was my first real "job" doing this. Other than this opportunity I've only built small sets at home, props, costumes, etc.
I did a great job and everyone loved it, but I felt like I really needed more to bring to the table.
I was wondering what essentials other set decorators/designers bring to the job?
Also, on set I was in charge of building up the look of the set, deciding the placement of props, deciding how to dress the room, and placement of furniture and gathering together items to place into the room. I was in direct communication with the director and producer as well and in charge of getting it all together. What title or titles apply to me then? I thought it was set decorator, but some on set were calling me the art director, or production designer. So which is it or is it more than one actual "title" job that I was performing?
Thanks!
The reason I'm even posting this topic is that recently I had the opportunity to decorate/design a set for a short film recently. It was my first real "job" doing this. Other than this opportunity I've only built small sets at home, props, costumes, etc.
I did a great job and everyone loved it, but I felt like I really needed more to bring to the table.
I was wondering what essentials other set decorators/designers bring to the job?
Also, on set I was in charge of building up the look of the set, deciding the placement of props, deciding how to dress the room, and placement of furniture and gathering together items to place into the room. I was in direct communication with the director and producer as well and in charge of getting it all together. What title or titles apply to me then? I thought it was set decorator, but some on set were calling me the art director, or production designer. So which is it or is it more than one actual "title" job that I was performing?
Thanks!
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