Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

Displaying Your Work in a Photograph

A course by Annie Atkins , Graphic Designer

98% positive reviews (57)

4,900 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Displaying Your Work in a Photograph

Overview

“In this lesson, I will help you to arrange your props and photograph them so that you can present them effectively in a portfolio.

From minute 0:40 to 1:28 of this lesson, my students' work is shown in order of appearance: André Hering, Gregory Culley, Marcy Silver, Rachael McCabe, Lucy Scholes

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In this video lesson Annie Atkins addresses the topic: Displaying Your Work in a Photograph, 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

“Once you've made your prop and you're happy with it and you feel it's completely finished, then you need to photograph it really well for your portfolio. It's really important to take photos of the finished physical props because it's a tactile piece rather than just put your Photoshop files or a digital file onto your website. We need a picture of this so that we can see all the different textures of the paper. I don't think you need a fancy setup for this. You can just use natural light. If you take your props to a window and then maybe hang a sheet, a white sheet over the window or a lig...”

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Course summary for: Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking

Level: Beginner
98% positive reviews (57)
4900 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.