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What does the role of production designer entail?
A production designer is responsible for the overall look of a production, design and feel of it. They talk a lot to directors in order to discuss the feel of the production by creating and finding the right locations and sets.
During a production, which other members of the production and which other areas of the production does the production designer co-ordinate with?
They don't authority over other members within the  project meaning that they collaborate with costumers designers, lightning department and work together to create a better product. Graphic designer to make the props all illuminated and look better to make the object look lively. Model making from creating a dagger to a leathered pouch as they had to make all these props for the film. 

What issues with locations can occur during the production of a TV drama?
They do a lot of scouting as many of the locations but most of the time they fall through meaning that they have to look for other similar locations. Also most of the places were public meaning that they couldn't close them to film. Most of the props and items in for example in the Castle they filmed couldn't  be used or moved as they were too fragile meaning that they had to either cover them up or just avoid using them in the shots. 

What skills, education and experience is it beneficial for a production designer to have?
Depends on the project, for example she worked on several projects already with the director. She read the books and everything which she was enthusiastic about. She got a job at the BBC as she began to do set design by having Art as a qualification. Its very hard to get into and understand all the different areas to work in as production designer cover a huge spectrum in this industry. Try to get into training and skill set courses or a week of volunteering to get a better understanding of the industry. 

During the production process itself, where are the working locations that a production designer tends to work and how do these relate to the actual filming of the TV drama?
Locations have to match and be easily accessible, but matching visions and sets you want to use. The locations that are sketched by Pat Campbell.

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  1. JCoSS Media Dept15 November 2017 at 15:49

    These are generally clear and detailed responses, well done. For revision over the winter holiday please can you make sure you re-listen to the podcast to gain a more detailed answer for the final question. Thanks, Mrs E.

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