Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

The Importance of Research 2

A course by Annie Atkins , Graphic Designer

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4,898 students

Audio: English

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About the video: The Importance of Research 2

Overview

“As well as collecting reference photos, I also encourage you to invest time in expanding your book collection. In this part of the lesson, I will show you a couple of books that I recommend. ”

In this video lesson Annie Atkins addresses the topic: The Importance of Research 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking. Dive into the world of graphic props for film with this course on making a vintage "rap sheet." Learn how to create authentic period-correct documents using analog techniques..

Partial transcription of the video

“So as well as keeping photo albums and reference folders of the pieces that you collect over time, it's also really important to start buying books, because they can be great sources of information as well. I'm just going to show you a couple of examples of books that I have in my collection. I have probably about 200 books in my collection, and I'm just going to show you two now, but I'm going to put in the list of resources some links to some of my favourite books, so you can start a book collection too. The first one I'll show you is a whole book of theatre posters. So, books are great s...”

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Course summary for: Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

Level: Beginner
98% positive reviews (57)
4898 students
4 units
18 lessons (2h 43m)
5 downloads

Category
Craft, Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Graphic Design

Annie Atkins

A course by Annie Atkins

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Graphic Designer

Annie Atkins is a highly acclaimed graphic designer known for her exceptional work in the film industry. With an impressive portfolio of collaborations with renowned filmmakers, such as Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson, Annie brings her expertise and creativity to each project she undertakes.

Her ability to create captivating and authentic graphic props has made her a sought-after designer in the world of film. Annie's designs have helped transport audiences to different eras and fictional worlds, adding depth and authenticity to the visual storytelling.

Join Annie Atkins as she shares her knowledge, insights, and techniques in this course, allowing you to delve into the fascinating world of graphic design for film sets. Learn from her years of experience and gain the skills necessary to create high-quality graphic props that enhance the magic of the big screen.