How Hollywood Creates Immersive Worlds | Production Design Explained

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Guy Hendrix Dyas, the acclaimed production designer for Inception, Steve Jobs, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age, breaks down the fundamentals of production design and shows you how to communicate your visual ideas on set.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - What is a Production Designer?
1:45 - What is your process?
2:22 - Scene #1 Steve Jobs
6:44 - Scene #2 Elizabeth: The Golden Age
12:30 - Scene #3 Inception
16:44 - What don’t people realize about Production Design?
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[@smepable]

Insane. Production Design is really the field where I feel that even the most experienced professionals are challenged with unprecedented requirements and have to try things no one ever tried before. Deepest Respect!

[@timothy2204]

And Guy's passion is amazing. Makes me want to shoot again with people who share that passion and excitement

[@jessedellert150]

true..these guys are insane !

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Wow. I could listen to production designers talk about their work for hours on end. It's such a fascinating side of film making.

[@LuisFernandoImperator]

The only problem with this video is that it ends.

[@mattypaul7902]

FACT

[@ecoveydesigns1060]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! SO MANY GEMS!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fespri8280]

I WAS THINKING THIS! Was praying for a part 2 or something I just want to hear these stories all day

[@xlrouge]

Yup

[@imiy]

Finally not a DP interview! We need more of that. Production design is what makes cinema. Thank you for this video!

[@tomdchi12]

I do love these interviews with "Hollywood" folks talking about their big budget projects. Keep doing them, but what about also doing similar interviews with their counterparts who are doing small budget projects? Production design is a great example where "indie" folks are creating amazing results on a much smaller scale and with smaller budgets. There's lots to learn from both these big show folks and from the indie folks.

[@morgondickerson2086]

Agreed. Personally, I'd love to see Ted sit down with Ash Thorp or Ryan Booth. That would be some excellent conversation right there.

[@LaneCarter]

One of the more fascinating episodes in my opinion. I love hearing from departments like this that don't normally get interviewed.

[@adeadolfo]

+1

[@emanuelcarvalho8510]

yessss, its so nice to know from them how was the movie

[@yosr5090]

The boat story is mindblowing It's so simple yet genius

[@blackbird8837]

can we take a moment to appreciate the level of detail regarding the whole lantern part... "the lanterns were representing the lost souls of monks who had died in this temple" as a metaphor for how one gets lost in limbo after having spent too much time there... I mean.. come the f*** on!!!! It's 2020 and this movie still blows my mind.

[@alex0589]

This is priceless. I wish this was an in-depth 1-hour thing but this format is still incredible. Getting this kind of access and hanging out with veterans might actually be the spark for the next generation.

[@chiokehart-kelly3481]

Isn't there a longer podcast for this?

[@fusedart]

this is the free masterclass on art of set design in film.

[@glittermonster317]

Yay!! I am a Production Designer and I was wondering when you guys were going to do a video about it! I'm so happy! Thank you!! PD doesn't get enough respect or credit!!!

[@jonathanfurtado6880]

You guys should! I tell all of my filmmaking students if I don't have anything to light it's a white boring box! I love seeing what the PD department creates!

[@kannd546]

Hi there! I'm an aspirational production designer and architect by profession, if you won't mind can you please help me where to start , what to learn, what books to read, KZbin videos recommendations..

[@glittermonster317]

@kannd546 absolutely! Let me compile some resources.

[@kannd546]

@@glittermonster317 sure , thank you!

[@nicisaw]

@glittermonster317 I would also be really interested in your recommendations 😊

[@curtisjudd]

Wow, fascinating info from Guy!

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

5:10 set dressing = immersive yourself in ref/material of that time period for ideas Not just wooden ships, but that era, to get ideas of what would be on wooden ships, etc

[@CliffGore84]

this is freaking awesome! I am literally in a location scouting and art design class now and this is great seeing someone in the industry break it down visually and give their thought processes.

[@HeulwynRoberts]

LOVE this interview. It's so interesting getting the breakdown of the sets and the problem solving that goes into them. Could have watched this for hours.

[@2FullMoons]

I loved every single second of this video, he is absolutely incredible, a genius. His mind, the way he sees things and creates connections blew me away, I loved the Elizabeth & the map example, how he decided to transition that from a simple map on a table to a tile floor map and have her walk on it as she strategizes as well as the lanterns story for Inception. Just WOW!

[@cinnamon9390]

THIS IS FASCINATING your videos are amazing, I love how you let your guests speak and breathe and show their knowledge, you don't talk over them or tell them things they already know, or ask questions we already know the answer to

[@themeddler7806]

Among the list of unsung heroes in the film industry. What incredibly creative, hardworking people. I wish we saw more of their processes. Thank you so much for creating these videos, Indy Mogul!

[@hawjtsim]

We need more of these production designer videos! So insightful!

[@samcharo]

This should run for like an hour, what a gem, thanks Indy Mogul!!

[@KidHaru]

Dude. Ted. I appreciate you and what you're doing so much man. Thanks for making these and the professionals that come in to show us their experiences.

[@jonaslinchangco824]

Always a treat watching these videos! great insight from a prod design

[@SirReelist]

Thank you SO MUCH for this interview and talking to Guy Dyas, along with the podcast episode. I’m a big fan of Guy and Inception, and now along with Parasite, has some of my favorite production design of any movie.

[@MadManchris]

These episodes are so good! Some of the best content avaliable on larger scale productions!

[@olsonspeed]

This has been a fantastically interesting series of IM episodes. Thanks to all the pros who have shared their knowledge and experiences.

[@lifeoftheman]

It´s always so awesome to watch someone talk about and explain their work with such passion end expertise. And that it´s all free is such an amazing advantage. Love this videos, BIG THANKS to Indy Mogul :D

[@ThePlaceForThings]

favorite episode yet. took so many quality lessons away from this. the boat set idea was so smart that it’s hilarious. you love to see it 💞

[@ayeeeck4512]

Omg this was so insightful specially the Research on retro colours and how they were used which made those scenes look legit late 80s.

[@AirborneMediaScotland]

Another brilliant interview ,I loved the idea of the double sided ship

[@DanasAnis]

1. This is awesome! 2. These episodes can be 1 hour long and still it would feel so short. 3. Wish more of these mind of episodes! This is so fantastic! Absolutely amazing material!

[@mrjfs1]

What an incredibly informative and fascinating episode. Loved it

[@MelHaynesJr]

Great episode as have been all before it. Thanks for making this happen. I learned a lot and have a new appreciation for this department.

[@icaroferracini]

Wow! That was an awesome interview. Very interesting to know more about production design! Thanks!

[@fusionaquaa]

Awesome interview, glad you can pull off this quality of content!

[@eriksmith2271]

You guys are killing it with this series!!! Keep it up!!

[@theadamfontana]

What a great interview! Learned a lot from this, love hearing production designers talk about their craft. I could listen to Guy talk for hours, what a smart, cool dude.

[@user-lm1bg5gs9c]

Great interview for sure. Just something that made me think was that only director's name was never mentioned, out of the three designed discussed, wonder why. Excellent interview, very helpful.

[@rkhalil]

so good. thanks for all these videos, they're my new morning routine.

[@verond]

Really Great Episode, those technics are sooo genius. Really inspires me!

[@_alex_fleming_8580]

These interviews are exceptional!!!

[@VivienOge]

This is super amazing. It is more than amazing. It is everything phenomenal.

[@HEIR.BRANDON]

So much that goes into production design, I love it! So inspiring.

[@francisjameskho937]

19:14 is too short for this good discussion. Thank you for this content.

[@itsjantore]

What an episode! Shows the importance of the different professions in film production.

[@becauseijustdid4367]

I love world building! Props and sets are so fun to put together.

[@johnathandelrio]

Really amazing that Guy Hendrix Dyas is breaking down all this info! Amazing video 🎥

[@fmh357]

I loved this. One of my favorites so far.

[@maaadingnaaab.2250]

such a great and informative video! Thank you so much for this amazing content!!!

[@bz1128]

Wow! I really enjoyed this! Great work. I would love to see more like these. Thanks!

[@wikked1234]

This was a fantastic video. Appreciate you creating it.

[@10xChris]

This was amazing! thanks for these kinds of videos!

[@DollyRanch]

Amazing guest, amazing episode. Gonna check out the podcast for sure

[@closeoutentertainment]

So informative! Please keep these videos coming, including some on sound. Production design for Wes Anderson would be amazing!

[@usewisdom]

That's some serious work right there. Great work Guy!🎬

[@luciano.armani]

such an excellent video, one of your best!

[@vidson7]

This is pure GOLD!

[@TheBetslipMovie]

Genius .. All I can say. I've learnt a lot

[@rinusworldzm]

This is amazing info and a great watch.

[@HegaFilms]

Guy has a great personality and I keep loving this Indy Mogul episodes!!

[@senik64]

THANK YOU for this, not much info on this amazing field on youtube.

[@98JamesNixon]

Really enjoyed this!

[@Tangably]

Great video discovering how the magic is made behind the scenes ✨👍🏼

[@kellyfillinger8205]

Great video. Production design doesn't get talked about enough. Thanks.

[@hugholiveiro2081]

FASCINATING!!!! A SET WITHIN A SET..............!!!!!! CREATIVITY VERSUS REALITY............Love it!

[@wadefromthawell942]

You can tell he has an eye for style just by looking at the jacket he is wearing. It pops. Great video. Best day & Best wishes to you & yours.

[@mfk833]

great vidéo, could be watching for days ! Thanks !!!

[@VideoCameron]

so good! I learnt so much from this, please do more

[@PawFromTheBroons]

That was downright incredible.

[@Storyraymond]

Great stuff! Thank you for this, dont stop, keep on going:)

[@BooseJuice]

Good job with these interviews and actually getting pros in. And your humility to want to learn is rare amongst youtube pretenders

[@Dhan-ta-Don]

Incredible video. Very insightful. Also, he has a great profile of work!

[@bizzyrodrigues3780]

Loved this one

[@44BlueFoxes]

Really interesting video. Thanks for creating & uploading.

[@vladislavgavrilovski1471]

Man... the best show hands down.

[@DariusRyanKadem]

Absolutely terrific! Thank you mate!

[@JoshuaLoganjoshuadlogan]

Great interview!

[@addielg8734]

I appreciate the DP interviews but this was a great idea for a video. More of these would be great. I could watch more of this guy too.

[@manchemram]

Woow genius people thought process behind the scenes... felt Amazing and respect for Hollywood movies

[@alphabett6914]

i always feel production designs gives the best essence of the film

[@IAMDIMITRI]

I wonder how his home looks like.

[@SoFlyIndustry]

full of traps, fake tables and regional lamps

[@rgvhumans4678]

SoFlyIndustry also just 1 corridor that rotates

[@juanofrbucketliz4176]

Very interesting subject Thank you for sharing Indy Mogul

[@SBV90]

this is top shelf content

[@808Headaches]

who would give this video a thumbs down? insane. Love this

[@sammysequins]

absolutely love this video.

[@bornfourthmay]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@idrogo123]

mindblowing!!!!! thanks!

[@lucasfgatto1]

Jesus, the guy is a true artist genius! Excellent video!

[@tonypags5315]

love this !!

[@SoNka001]

Thumbs up for the editor of this episode :D

[@tuntrix3233]

I love your channel thanks for the inspiring video 🔥🔥

[@stratospheric-tv]

Awesome episode!

[@NomsitaMSHaritashya]

amazing stuff!

[@alphabett6914]

lovee it. he is amazing.

[@dheerajsharma3566]

Loved It ! Make More info content like this

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Another very interesting video!

[@newphermusic]

we appreciate you man

[@johnwilliams2313]

Outstanding!

[@BumbleBeeProductions]

Wow mind blowing information... I want more from him :D

[@vinkarume6205]

Haha 2:08 is very clever! Thanks Indy Mogul, you guys rock

[@beesees]

incredible video just incredible

[@GeoZero]

Great video!