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Illustrated theatre production guide
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Title
Illustrated theatre production guide [electronic resource] / John Holloway.
ISBN
9780240812045
0240812042
9780080958392
0080958397
9780240817958
0240817958
1136082867
9781136082863
1282541269
9781282541269
9786612541261
6612541261
Edition
2nd ed.
Published
Burlington, MA : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2010.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 412 pages) : illustrations
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
English.
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
This new and fully updated edition of the Illustrated Theatre Production Guide takes a step-by-step approach to the most common and popular theatre production practices, covering important issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and metal scenery used on the stage. This book examines theatres and their equipment, tools and materials, and scenery construction, as well as the principles of electricity and implementation of a lighting design. New additions include: * Hundreds of unique hand-drawings that illustrate lessons, giving detailed, dimensional instruction * New chapters on stage management and electrical theory as it relates specifically to stage lighting * Completely revamped chapters on metal frame construction and the practice of entertainment lighting covering DMX signals, dimmer mechanics, power distribution, digital lighting * Eco-friendly tips on how to reuse and recycle props and set material * Multiple do-it-yourself projects and practice problems *Companion website with a solutions manual and how-to videos that give an exclusive visual on crucial backstage tasks such as properly tying knots, building a chandelier, and constructing an outdoor stage Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, Second Edition offers techniques and best-practice methods from an experienced industry expert, creating a foundation on which to build a successful and resourceful career behind the scenes in theatre production. * NEW! Accompanying Website with how-to videos give an exclusive visual on how to do crucial backstage tasks such as properly tying knots, building a chandelier, and constructing an outdoor stage. * Hundreds of unique hand-drawings illustrate lessons to give dimensional detailed instruction * Greatly exapanded metal frame construction chapter, tons of new projects, and a brand new chapter on stage management to give you a more complete reference guide.
Variant and related titles
Elsevier ScienceDirect All Books. OCLC KB.
Other formats
Print version: Holloway, John, 1954- Illustrated theatre production guide. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2010
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 18, 2023
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1 Theatre Types
Chapter 2 Properties of the Proscenium Theatre
Chapter 3 Rigging
Chapter 4 Ropes and Knot Tying
Chapter 5 Soft Goods
Chapter 6 Electricity
Chapter 7 Power Distribution
Chapter 8 Dimmers and Lighting Control
Chapter 9 Photometrics and Hanging the Lights
Chapter 10 Operating a Followspot
Chapter 11 Sound
Chapter 12 Computer Programs for Theatre
Chapter 13 Stage Management
Chapter 14 Hardware, Fabrics, Adhesives, and other Theatrical Supplies
Chapter 15 Wood, Lumber, and other Building Materials
Chapter 16 Hand Tools
Chapter 17 Saws and Woodworking
Chapter 18 Constructing Flats
Chapter 19 Building Stair Units
Chapter 20 Decking Methods
Chapter 21 Metal Frame Construction
Chapter 22 Full Scale Patterns
Chapter 23 Doors and Windows
Chapter 24 Working with Foam
Chapter 25 How Do You Make.
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