Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking
How to Describe Your Work
A course by Annie Atkins , Graphic Designer
About the video: How to Describe Your Work
Overview
“You've captured the photos, now how are you going to caption them? In this lesson, you will describe your work in writing, learning how to write clearly and concisely. ”
In this video lesson Annie Atkins addresses the topic: How to Describe Your Work, 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
“In this lesson, we're going to learn how to describe our work in writing. We're going to explain our prop in a short, succinct paragraph. So we're going to try and keep this as simple as possible and explain everything we need to know about our prop and our character in 100 words or less. You want to give people enough information, but not too much information. So now that you have the photograph of your beautiful prop collection ready, and you've started to start thinking about how you're going to write about your project, let's put the picture and the words together. So this is the pictur...”
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Course summary for: Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking
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Category
Craft, Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Graphic Design

Annie Atkins
A course by Annie Atkins
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.
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