Concept drawings are impressions of the set, often starting out as simple pencil drawings and becoming full colour renders that encapsulate the look of the film (LoBRUTTO, V., 2002). These can take on many forms from rough sketches to paintings with many being produced using computer software like Sketch Up or Vectorworks. The concept or visual is also used as a tool to show the set or character with possible colour schemes and overall mood of the scene ( BARNWELL, J., 2004). I have always had a fascination with the concept and while researching my project I have come across so many different styles. The following images are taken from various dystopian/post apocalyptic films and TV shows. Here they show how the concept creates the atmosphere and gives an overall impression of setting, props, lighting and colour.
Above: A visual concept from The Road found at http://liveforfilms.wordpress.com/tag/concept-art/page/3/[sourced on 5/3/14]
Visuals from The Walking Dead found at http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/walking-dead-showrunner-unloads-stash-concept-art-exit-photos-75131 [sourced on 5/3/14]
Visuals from The Children of Men by Peter Popken found at http://abduzeedo.com/astonishing-movie-art-concepts-peter-popken [sourced on 5/3/14]
References:-
Visuals:- http://liveforfilms.wordpress.com/tag/concept-art/page/3/ [sourced on 5/3/14]
http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/walking-dead-showrunner-unloads-stash-concept-art-exit-photos-75131 [sourced on 5/3/14]
http://abduzeedo.com/astonishing-movie-art-concepts-peter-popken [sourced on 5/3/14]
Books:- LoBRUTTO, V., 2002. The Filmmakers Guide to Production Design. New York: Allworth press
BARNWELL, J., 2004. Production Design: Architects of the Screen. New York: Wallflower
Amanda Fullwood's Film and Visual Art Journal 
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