Production design tips for your first film

My name is Joe Cianciotto, and I’ve been a movie buff for the longest time. Lately though, I’ve been toying with the thought of finally making my own short film. Two nights ago, I met up with a friend of mine who just graduated from interior design school and we got to talking about production design for film. She told me that it was her dream too to be part of a film production and she had even done her research on it.

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Apparently, we won’t need to spend top dollar for a decent production design. She showed me just how.

First off, we have to be picky with our location shootings. Some of the cheapest locations are inside our own homes or around our communities. This saves money of trips and rent.

Next, my friend told me that if our short film is set in today’s world, it’s pretty easy to move some stuff around our places to make them look different. However, if it’s set in a different world or time, we can hire friends to make sets for us. This is much cheaper than say renting a hotel room for a few days.

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Finally, my friend told me that we can recycle old stuff in abandoned places, stuff that nobody uses anymore. It may take some time, but at least it’ll be considerably cheaper than buying props.

I’ll keep you posted on everything. Joe Cianciotto, future film director

Hi, the name’s Joe Cianciotto, and I’m a San Francisco Bay Area-based architect. I like to write about buildings, new gadgets, and movie blockbusters. Follow me on Twitter for similar updates.

Architecture and design trends you can look forward to in 2019

The year 2019 is fast approaching. Experts in the field of architecture and design are expecting new directions that will influence projects in the coming months. If you're curious of what the future of the industry looks like, here are some of the trends we're looking forward to:

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Rethinking open space designs

In the past years, open space designs have been gaining popularity in commercial and residential spaces. This year, instead of just designing without dividers and barriers, experts are seeing a shift with how people conceptualize open spaces. This year, even without walls and dividers, designers will be more creative with differentiating the various parts in a home or an office. Instead of the usual plain design, the pros will start to incorporate artistic elements and features to better organize a place.

Widespread use of sustainable materials

Experiencing the effects of climate change has led to the use of sustainable and environment-friendly materials in construction projects. When it comes to commercial structures, acquiring certifications from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) have been a requirement in recent years. Even in residential spaces, more people are choosing these cost-effective recycled and sustainable materials.

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Integrating technology in the structure

The arrival of IoT and other innovations have made it possible to integrate technology into a home's design. From appliances to entertainment devices, having a "connected" home is now possible. While it's easier to obtain the technology these days, architects and designers are still mastering ways on customizing spaces for these additions.

With these trends, we can look forward to modern designs that will prioritize comfort and safety.

Joe Cianciotto here. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I work as an architect and enjoy classic, superhero blockbuster, and indie mumblecore movies. Visit this page for similar reads.