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miniature set designer

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Description

Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production. Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

graphic designhealth and safety regulationscinematographyfilm production processphotographylighting techniques

Practical Skills

consult with production directordesign miniature propsdesign miniature setswork ergonomicallychange over propsfinish project within budgetfollow work schedulecreate set modelsuse personal protection equipmentpreset propsmodel setsbuild miniature setspreset miniature setsanalyse the need for technical resourceswork safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environmentadapt propsattend rehearsalsmanage suppliesensure safety of mobile electrical systemshand props to actorsmanage consumables stockwork safely with machinesdraw up artistic productionwork with the director of photographytranslate artistic concepts to technical designsensure visual quality of the setanalyse a scriptwork with the lighting crewwork with the camera crewprevent technical problems with scenic elementswork safely with chemicalsadapt sets

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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