This soft cover version of Production Design: Visual Design for Film and Television by Peg McClellan gives an insider's view of the experiences and challenges of working as a Production Designer in film and television.

The book covers three major areas, starting with an overview and the basics of job responsibilities, the artistic approach and the background which every Production Designer needs to be familiar with, and progressing to the mechanics of the role with a day-to-day breakdown of the job itself. McClellan takes you through script analysis, team collaborations, the hierarchy of a production, hiring a team, the business elements, locations, studio facilities, handling change, and everything in between.

With case studies, insights from successful production designers, and inspiration in the form of over 200 color photos and illustrations from storyboards to sets, this is the ideal book for students seeking a career in production design, and professionals looking to further their design knowledge.

Author:Peg McClellan    Softcover, 268 pages    Publisher: CRC Press    1st Edition    Published June 3rd, 2020    Basics of Job Responsibilities    Covers Mechanics of the Role    Covers Production Hierarchy, Locations

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will there be a special designed case to take this on the road when needed?

A: At this time, as the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 is still a new item, 3rd party accessories for it are still in the works. However, according to the specs, the SKB iSeries 2617-12 Case for Blackmagic Design ATEM TV Studio HD8/HD8 ISO, should also fit the ATEM Television Studio 4K8. BH #SK3261712HD8

Q: 2. DOESN'T THE NEW 4K8 COME WITH TEN (10) 12G AUX OUTPUTS? (not 2?) 10 FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE AUX OUTPUTS VIA SDI? thanks!

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 offers 10 12G-SDI aux outputs.

Q: 3. Is There Any Down Converted Output ? if setup working 4K , SDI Output HD. Like Constellation 4K gives 24.output hd conversation.

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8, similar to the Blackmagic Constellations output is the same resolution and frame rate as the switcher mode. There is no down conversion in the switcher outputs. If you want HD when working in UHD you could use the Teranex AV or Express.

Q: 4. Can the 8 SDI outputs be assigned to AUX 1 or AUX 2 so switching on the panel will change all outputs under each AUX line?

A: Unfortunately, the Aux outputs of the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 cannot be grouped, meaning they are independent outputs. It would be possible to incorporate a Black Magic 12g Video Hub to handle the distribution, though.

Q: 5. What is the size of the Switcher LCD?

A: The screen on the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 is approximately 4 x 5".

Q: 6. This equipment allows you to record multicam, that is, if you have 6 cameras connected to it?

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 does not offer ISO recording for each camera input. This model will only record the Program output of the switcher to USB-C SSDs. Please note that the recordings are HD, and not 4k when recording to disk. The model listed below is the ISO model and can record the Program output, and 1-8 connected cameras. Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO BH #BLATEMTSHD8I

Q: 7. Is the SDI program out the only way to record 4k of the program on the 4k model?

A: Yes, the SDI program out is the only way to record 4K of the program on the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8.

Q: 8. Is it compatible with the sony ptz for remote controls? Thanks,

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 can remotely control up to 7 daisy chained PTZ cameras that are capable of receiving RS-422 VISCA control prompts.

Q: 9. Can the 4k8 send live video feeds to 10 separate display monitors?

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 has 10 Aux outputs that can be set to any source or program feed independently.

Q: 10. Listed in the key features is "Studio Camera Control". Can you give me more details on this? Is the joystick only for PTZ?

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio 4K8 joystick can be used for controlling VISCA control cameras, like PTZ cameras. The Joystick is also used for sizing and positioning Keys, and DVEs effects.