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Designer Drafting and Visualizing for the Entertainment World

Author : Patricia Woodbridge

Publisher : Focal Press

Page : 399 pages

File Size : 47,28 MB

Release : 2017-09-11

Category : Mechanical drawing

ISBN : 9781138472938

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In the second edition of Designer Drafting and Visualization for the Entertainment World, Patricia Woodbridge, a highly experienced art director of feature films and a long time teacher of scenic drafting and set design at the graduate level teams up with nationally-renowned scenic designer and SCAD professor Hal Tine to give you a dynamic glimpse into the world of designing for mainstream entertainment including theatre, film, tv, and corporate events. Drawing on designs from real Hollywood and Broadway blockbusters, this book provides you with the basic tools and principles of scenic drafting and rendering, beginning with pencil drafting and culminating with the latest information on CAD drafting, digital 3D modelling, digital and hand/digital rendering, and digital graphics for sets. Full of examples from all areas of entertainment, this book not only builds on basic principles of designer drafting to give you the most comprehensive knowledge on the subject, but also illuminates scenic career paths with insights from professional set design artists who discuss their education and varied career progressions. New to this edition: ¿ Updated chapters on the basics of scenic pencil drafting, including examples of sketch drafting or "thinking with a pencil" ¿ Drafting from Hollywood and TV hits like True Grit, I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Never Let Me Go, Gossip Girl and more ¿ New chapters include Period Shapes and Scenic Details, Computer Drafting and Illustration, Scenery Graphics, and Virtual Scenery



Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World

Author : Patricia Woodbridge

Publisher : Taylor & Francis US

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 23,61 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN :

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This reference book for beginning scenic designers and art directors begins with the basic tools and comprehensive coverage of the principles of scenic drafting, and goes on to cover professional applications for the stage, film, television, trade shows, and amusement park scenery. Contains examples from designers and includes a chapter on virtual scenery and lighting.



Drawing and Rendering for Theatre

Author : Clare P. Rowe

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 17,69 MB

Release : 2012-11-12

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1136085416

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Drawing and Rendering for Theatre, A Practical Course for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designers is designed for those of you who are theatrical designers and want to improve your drawing and rendering skills. This gorgeous full-color book includes many examples of student drawings, analyzed and critiqued for areas that need improvement. It also includes numerous examples of design renderings by professional theatrical designers. In addition to the general sections on drawing and painting, it includes separate chapters on costume, scenic, and lighting rendering that include information specific to these design areas.



Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer

Author : Neil Tortorella

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 37,15 MB

Release : 2011-09-26

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1581158602

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Break out of the cubicle and gain the business savvy you need to launch your own freelance web design business with Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer! Written by seasoned pro Neil Tortorella, this book guides web designers step-by-step down the path to success and helps them avoid common pitfalls. Jam-packed with practical know-how, this book also contains the wisdom and advice of noted industry authorities and business leaders. Readers will learn how to draft a solid business plan, negotiate contracts, manage time and money, deal with taxes, manage projects and clients, determine rates, and create winning proposals.



Co-creating Videogames

Author : John Banks

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 201 pages

File Size : 26,39 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 184966496X

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Book Description

This book explores key contemporary issues in participatory media culture, including questions of technology, labour and professional expertise.



Drawing the Line: Technical Hand Drafting for Film and Television

Author : David McHenry

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 16,77 MB

Release : 2018-02-19

Category : Art

ISBN : 1351969692

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Drawing the Line: Technical Hand Drafting for Film and Television is the essential resource for students and aspiring professionals studying and working in film and television design. The book covers all aspects of scenic drafting by hand – a technique still used in film and television because of its unparalleled emotive and aesthetic qualities. Discover how to draw the iconic scroll of a classical column or learn the difference between Flemish bond and English bond brickwork – it is all here! Other key features include the following: Beautifully illustrated, approachable, step-by-step instructions for every aspect of scenic drafting – specific to film and television; Illustrated explanations of camera lenses, including calculating aspect ratios and projections; Coverage of the four types of drafting projection: isometric, oblique, orthographic and axonometric; A comprehensive glossary of terms, including an illustration of each entry. This beautiful book is clear, accessible, and a must-have for any student aspiring to work in film and television design.



Vectorworks for Entertainment Design

Author : Kevin Lee Allen

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 43,92 MB

Release : 2014-09-15

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1317929748

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The first book in the industry tailored specifically for the entertainment professional, Vectorworks for Entertainment Design covers the ins and outs of Vectorworks software for lighting, scenic, and sound design. With a detailed look at the design process, from idea to development, to the documentation necessary for execution, Vectorworks for Entertainment Design will encourage you to create your own process and workflow through exercises that build on one another. The text stresses the process of developing an idea, visualizing it, and evolving it for presentation, documentation, or drafting. The author focuses on both the technical how-to and the art of design, giving you the tools you need to learn and then use the application professionally. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, it contains inspirational work from Broadway, major regional companies, and non-theatrical, entertainment design.



American Set Design 2

Author : Ronn Smith

Publisher :

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 17,76 MB

Release : 1991

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN :

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Landscape Graphics

Author : Grant Reid

Publisher : Watson-Guptill

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 12,17 MB

Release : 2012-08-01

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 0770434185

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Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference! Landscape Graphics is the architect’s ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques, this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language and the design process, the basics of drafting, lettering, freehand drawing and conceptual diagramming, perspective drawing, section elevations, and more. It also features carefully sequenced exercises, a complete file of graphic symbols for sections and perspectives, and a handy appendix of conversions and equivalents.



Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom

Author : Eric Appleton

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 46,19 MB

Release : 2021-11-23

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1000459632

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Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom: A Process-Based Introduction to Hand Drafting, Vectorworks, and SketchUp guides students through a syllabus-formatted semester of integrated drafting concepts and skills. This book links beginner visualization practices with fundamental software knowledge through step-by-step exercises and examples. By presenting hand drafting and Vectorworks through incremental exercises, students not only gain an understanding of the tools used in drafting but also learn why the tools, practices, and standards exist in the first place. SketchUp, a user-friendly 3D modeling program, is integrated into the various exercises to help readers visualize concepts and begin modeling their own ideas. By the end of the book, students will understand drawing construction techniques, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)-recommended graphic standards, and the typical drawings created for entertainment design, preparing them to dive more deeply into the further complexities and opportunities of Vectorworks and SketchUp. Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom is written to complement a 14- or 15-week semester of an Entertainment Drafting course. The book’s format also provides structure for independent and self-directed study.