Scenographer

Ascenographerorscenic designer,alsoproduction designer,is a person who develops the appearance of astage design,a TV or movie set, a gaming environment, a trade fair exhibition design or a museum experience exhibition design. The term originated intheater.A scenographer works together with thetheater directorto make the message come through in the best way they think possible, the director having the leading role and responsibility particularly for dramatic aspects - such as casting, acting, and direction - and the scenographer primarily responsible for the visual aspects or "look" of the production - which often includes scenery or sets, lighting, and costumes, and may include projections or other aspects.

While a common role in theatricalproduction teamsin most countries, the position of scenographer is very uncommon in the United States, where this task is generally parcelled out among several people, principally the scenic or set designer who generally spearheads the visual aspects of the production. The production's design team often includes aproduction teamthat includes adirector,scenic or set designer,lighting designer,costume designer,sound designer,dramaturg,stage manager,andproduction manager.

See also

• Scenography
• Set construction
• Show control
• Sound design

External links

• Master's Degree in Scenography and Contemporary Cities in Barcelona
• What is ScenographyArticle illustrating the differences between US and European theatre design practices