Set Designers contribute to the success of a television, theatrical or film production. They ensure performers have suitable, safe spaces to work in and contribute to the audience’s ability to suspend their disbelief. The budgetary-related responsibilities of a Set Designer also enable production companies to control costs effectively.
Was macht ein Set Designer?
A Set Designer, also called a Scene Designer or Stage Designer, designs sets that serve as settings for theatrical productions, television shows and films. Some duties frequently included in a Set Designer job description are reading scripts and conducting research, creating blueprints and models for sets and overseeing the set construction process.
Aufgaben
Ein Set Designer sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Set Designer ausführen können sollte:
Estimating the cost of set construction and sourcing building materials within budget
Researching specific periods, cities and countries and using that knowledge to inform designs
Producing blueprints, schematics and models for sets and revising them based on feedback from the production team
Coordinating with the Designers responsible for props, costumes, makeup, set decoration, lighting and sound to ensure cohesiveness
Supervising the construction process so finished sets meet established specifications
Inspecting finished sets to confirm they’re operable and safe
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Set Designer verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Knowledge of design principles, construction methods and building materials
Creative thinking and research skills to develop historically accurate, innovative set designs
Communication skills to collaborate with the production team and provide clear instructions to Set Carpenters, the cast and crew members
Computer skills for using computer-aided design (CAD), graphics imaging, object-oriented development (OOD), project management, spreadsheet and other software
Time management skills to ensure sets are ready by established deadlines
Leadership skills to delegate tasks and direct the activities of Assistants, Carpenters and other design team members
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