Art Direction Introduction

Production designer is the HOD, responsible for the style of the film.

Art Director works on behalf of the production designer.

Stand By Art Directors are the go to person on set for the crew. Usually on set all the time, from the start to the finish of production.

Props Guys help the Stand By Art Director on set. Cook food, move things, props ect... (One will be called the Charge Hand, his role is to make sure the scene is set for filming - also called the Props Master)

Costume Designers liaise with most of the other departments and get the style of the costumes required for the scenes. (avoid color clashes and strobing)

Costume Supervisor is the stand by costume person.

Production Buyer is responsible for the art departments budget. Crucial for production.

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Dressing Props - Props that are needed to dress the set.
Action Props - Props the actors will interact with.

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Location Recce - Scouting the location, take photos ect...
Tech Recce - This is a tech assessment of the location. Most of the departments will go out and try to make a plan of whats needed and how the scene will be shot.

Composite Set - A larger set (studio) made up of rooms - corridors ect...