Explains the work of costume designers in the production of a feature motion picture. The costume designer must create - whether for one star or a mob scene - costumes that are appropriate - historically, geographically and, most important, dramatically. The designer must have each design, plus the cost breakdown, approved by the director, producer, and art director. To make any improvements needed, the costume designer stays on the set until production ends.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002443
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Costume design
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Costume design - Motion pictures
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Costume designers
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Crafts & Visual Arts → Costume design
Crafts & Visual Arts → Costume designers
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Costume design
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)