Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

Finding Your Source Material

A course by Annie Atkins , Graphic Designer

98% positive reviews (61)

5,016 students

Audio: English, Italian, Portuguese

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About the video: Finding Your Source Material

Overview

“Let's look at the best way to source your reference material and how to study and archive it. Building a pool of inspiration will help to give you direction during the creative process. ”

In this video lesson Annie Atkins addresses the topic: Finding Your Source Material, 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 in this lesson, we're going to find our source material now, the references that we're going to need to help us make this criminal rap sheet. This Police documents. So in the EB, i'm going to put in criminal rap, sheets, and I'm going to find some reference material You can see here that these were quite common in the 1930s. 1920s, And it's a criminal record. Of arrests and prosecutions. And the great thing about eBay is it often shows you pictures of the things you need, with a ruler in shot as well, which can show you what size these documents were. And they're showing me the front and...”

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Course summary for: Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

Level: Beginner
98% positive reviews (61)
5016 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.