concept art
Americannoun
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an artistic rendering of an element or elements in a film, TV show, or video game, created as part of the development and visualization of characters, costumes, environments, etc.
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Eventually, the crew was able to get their hands the original concept art for the Nostromo through Marjorie Chodorov at Scott Free who sourced the 50-year-old drawings from Disney.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
His sketches were converted into 3D digital designs by David Darby, head of sculpting and concept art at Nolan’s studio, working on a software called ZBrush.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
“The Creator,” for example, was nothing but mind-blowing concept art with zero plot or acting.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025
He said it was "too soon" to share footage but let the audience look at "cool concept art" which featured the characters in the sky and surrounded by fire.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024
Fendrix was engaged six months before principal photography began, and he wrote 95% of the eventual score inspired purely by Tony McNamara’s script and the film’s concept art and set designs.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
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