miniature set designer

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.

Scope note

Includes people producing props for broadcasting programs.

Alternative Labels

miniature designer and maker

miniature maker

miniature model maker

miniature model set designer

miniature model set designer and builder

miniature model set designer and maker

miniatures builder

miniature set builder

miniature set constructor

miniature set designer and builder

model designer and builder

model designer and maker

model set designer

model set designer and builder

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

build miniature sets change over props consult with production director create set models design miniature props design miniature sets finish project within budget follow work schedule model sets preset miniature sets preset props use personal protection equipment work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

cinematography graphic design health and safety regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt props adapt sets analyse a script analyse the need for technical resources attend rehearsals draw up artistic production ensure safety of mobile electrical systems ensure visual quality of the set hand props to actors manage consumables stock manage supplies prevent technical problems with scenic elements translate artistic concepts to technical designs work safely with chemicals work safely with machines work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment work with the camera crew work with the director of photography work with the lighting crew

Optional Knowledge

film production process lighting techniques photography

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/88760821-9df4-47a6-a1c2-ac08b9759396

Status

released

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