Variety: Ask production designer Maria Djurkovic how she researched period-accurate sets for the late 1970s-set espionage miniseries “The Little Drummer Girl,” which airs on AMC, and she answers: books, the internet, some personal experience. But then she brings up her secret weapon: Philip Clark.
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I love when film and television make a point to go out of their way and grab the information they need to give a better representation of what they are showing. Film and Television so often influence out thoughts and opinions of the world as it is and in its past. Film and Television should consult heavily when they are portraying pretty much anything that is or relates to something so real. This article talks about consulting for period shows and this stems into everything from costumes to the actual history, scenery, décor, etc. It is all important and should be as accurately portrayed as possible when possible. Of course, the art has a side of its own and that can be reason for not showing something accurately. This might be the commentary or it might be for the story line but either way it should have a purpose and if there isn’t one than the default should be to portray as accurately as possible. This is a great article because it highlights that transition where we are using more consultants to accurately understand and portray what we broadcast to the world.
I think it is fantastic that the film industry is bringing back content that we haven’t had the ability to accurately stage before, and it’s even better that they are bringing in outside experts to help make sure that these works are as historically accurate as possible. The grey area that comes into play with the pay and crediting of consultants who are helping to make these things come to fruition is interesting, because ultimately you want someone to get acknowledged for their time and credit but also how do you establish a hierarchy that accurately represents the work that each individual puts into the show. I also think it is interesting that some people do the research on their own, and I think that- even if there is a point when an expert gets involved, the designer should still be heavily implementing their own research so they know a starting point of their work. Ultimately, I really found this article interesting as it assess the creation of more period dramas and how it is important to accurately represent history for an audience who may be viewing it for the first time.
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