Scenic design and lighting techniques : a basic guide for theatre / by Chuck Gloman and Rob Napoli

By:

Gloman, Chuck

Contributor(s):

Napoli, Rob

Language: English Publication details: New York : Focal Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2013, 2007 c.Description: xiv, 398 p. : col. illISBN:

9780240808062
0240808061

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

792.025 GLO-S

Contents:

Contents : Introduction-- SECTION 1 Building the Set-- Chapter 1 The Basic Scenic Building Blocks-- Flats-- Platforms-- Drops and Backings-- Chapter 2 What are They Made of?- Scenic Construction Materials-- Wood -- Metal-- Plastic -- Cloth-- Chapter 3 What Tools Do I Use? -Scene Shop Tools and Techniques-- The Hand Tools -- Power Tools-- Portable Power Tools-- Finishing Tools-- Chapter 4 How Does It Go Together?-Construction Tips and Techniques-- Designer Plates. Building Flats and Platforms-- Moving Scenery-- Connecting Different Types of Scenery-- Shifting Scenery-- SECTION 2 Creating the Environment-- Chapter 5 What Do I Need?- Interpreting the Script for its Basic Scenic Needs-- Words, Words, Words : reading with script-- Play scene investigations : who, what, where, and when-- Creating breakdowns of basic scenic needs -- What is Prop and when is it a set dressing? -- Questions for the Director : the first concept meeting? -- Chapter 6 How Do I Get Them to Build It?- Communicating Your Ideas-- Who, were, and when research, or don’t’s reinvent the wheel-- Sketches and Drawings-- Floor Plans and Scale Drawings-- Perspective Sketches-- Digital Images and CAD-- Chapter 7 How Do I Get Them to Believe It? - Adding Realistic Details-- Paint Treatments-- Wall Coverings-- Chapter 8 What Should it Look Like? --choosing props, dressings, and floor treatments-- Set dressings and props -- Floors SECTION 3 Lighting the Set-- Chapter 9 The Basics of Lighting-- Three Point Lighting-- Types of Lighting Instruments and Their Intended Uses-- Diffusion, Gels, and Cookies-- Learning What To and What Not to Light-- Chapter 10 Special Effects Lighting-- How to Create the Intended Effect with Light-- Achieving the Most with Very Little-- The Latest Techniques and Equipment.

Summary: Scenic design and lighting techniques: a basic guide for theatre will show you how to transform a dark, bare stage into an effective theatrical setting for your production - even if you have never done it before! Written by two seasoned professionals with over twenty years of experience, this book uses clear direction and a humorous style to take you through all of the steps safely, accurately, and efficiently.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Library, SPAB L-2	Non Fiction	792.025 GLO-S (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Rec. by Sukanta Majumdar		010960

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Includes index.

Contents : Introduction--
SECTION 1 Building the Set--
Chapter 1 The Basic Scenic Building Blocks--
Flats--
Platforms--
Drops and Backings--
Chapter 2 What are They Made of?- Scenic Construction Materials--
Wood --
Metal--
Plastic --
Cloth--
Chapter 3 What Tools Do I Use? -Scene Shop Tools and Techniques--
The Hand Tools --
Power Tools--
Portable Power Tools--
Finishing Tools--
Chapter 4 How Does It Go Together?-Construction Tips and Techniques--
Designer Plates.
Building Flats and Platforms--
Moving Scenery--
Connecting Different Types of Scenery--
Shifting Scenery--
SECTION 2 Creating the Environment--
Chapter 5 What Do I Need?- Interpreting the Script for its Basic Scenic Needs--
Words, Words, Words : reading with script--
Play scene investigations : who, what, where, and when--
Creating breakdowns of basic scenic needs --
What is Prop and when is it a set dressing? --
Questions for the Director : the first concept meeting? --
Chapter 6 How Do I Get Them to Build It?- Communicating Your Ideas--
Who, were, and when research, or don’t’s reinvent the wheel--
Sketches and Drawings--
Floor Plans and Scale Drawings--
Perspective Sketches--
Digital Images and CAD--
Chapter 7 How Do I Get Them to Believe It? - Adding Realistic Details--
Paint Treatments--
Wall Coverings--
Chapter 8 What Should it Look Like? --choosing props, dressings, and floor treatments--
Set dressings and props --
Floors
SECTION 3 Lighting the Set--
Chapter 9 The Basics of Lighting--
Three Point Lighting--
Types of Lighting Instruments and Their Intended Uses--
Diffusion, Gels, and Cookies--
Learning What To and What Not to Light--
Chapter 10 Special Effects Lighting--
How to Create the Intended Effect with Light--
Achieving the Most with Very Little--
The Latest Techniques and Equipment.

Scenic design and lighting techniques: a basic guide for theatre will show you how to transform a dark, bare stage into an effective theatrical setting for your production - even if you have never done it before! Written by two seasoned professionals with over twenty years of experience, this book uses clear direction and a humorous style to take you through all of the steps safely, accurately, and efficiently.

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