{"value"=>"<p>This series contains material related to Hoover's work on film and television productions and consists of photograph albums, production binders, and designs.</p> <p>The photograph albums are arranged alphabetically by production and depict both film set and location sets in various stages of construction. Often there are close-ups of sections of sets and of props, or snapshots that Hoover taped together to create panoramic images. Occasionally cast or crew members are visible.</p> <p>The production binders are arranged alphabetically by production and document both the administrative and creative duties in Hoover's role of production designer. They contain correspondence and memoranda with directors, producers, and other staff members; contact sheets; information sheets for location shooting; photographs; prop lists; research files; story boards; and scripts. Occasionally, the binders contain set elements like carpet, fabric, and paint samples. There is a production binder for the music video for Bruce Springstein's \"Lonesome Day.\" The Bob Roberts files include printed material that was used as props including mailings for a political campaign depicted in the film. The Mothman Prophecies files contain a special effects investigation report prepared by an outside consultant. The production files for the film Fail Safe are electronic and consist of memoranda, invoices, and contracts regarding the production activities of the art department.</p> <p>The designs are arranged alphabetically by production and consist of sketches, set designs, and technical designs for both film sets and location shooting. Often there are multiple iterations of a design, including preliminary sketches, first pass, and final revisions. The designs usually list the scene and location, and are numbered. These designs are rich with visual elements of the production, and can include costumes and prop details, as well as continuity sketches. Hoover often rolled designs for various productions together. This material is listed at the end of each alphabetical run with a note listing the productions represented.</p>"}