Movie - Zoolander (2001)
In this paper , I will discuss the elements of design. I will talk about and give a full break down of the process of envisioning and designing a film, which includes the key players of what it takes to design a film. My film of choice I will talk about and give examples for is Zoolander (2001).
Film Production
Director- Ben Stiller
Production Designer- Robin Standefer
Art Director- Stephen Alesch
A film director is the person who directs the making of a film. In some cases the film director can control the artistic and dramatic aspects of the film . They also visualize the script while depending on the cast and crew to help bring his/her vision to life. The director plays a major part in choosing the cast and crew. Once the director comes up with the vision of the film they make the necessary movements to get things started and begin shooting, once shooting starts they have deadlines to meet. In the movie Zoolander (2001) Ben Stiller was the film director.
A production designer (PD) is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event. They are the major head of the the entire art department. They control things such as films, tv programs, video games, music videos, and or advertisements. The production designer will collaborate with the director and director of photography to get a visual feel of the specific needs for the project. The production designer for the Zoolander (2001) film was Robin Standefer.
An Art Director (AD) has sole charge to supervise and unify the vision. The AD takes control of the overall appearance and how it communicates visually, stimulates moods,contrasts features, and appeal to a target audience . The AD makes decisions about visual elements used, what style to use and when to use motion.
Bullet 2- Lighting
In the movie Zoolander, and from the clip I choose which was " Walk Off" . The lighting in this scene was a high key light design where