Book description
Now in its third edition, Scenic Art for the Theater: History, Tools and Techniques continues to be the most trusted source for both student and professional scenic artists. With new information on scenic design using Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro and other digital imaging software this test expands to offer the developing artist more step-by-step instruction and more practical techniques for work in the field. It goes beyond detailing job functions and discussing techniques to serve as a trouble-shooting guide for the scenic artist, providing practical advice for everyday solutions.
Table of contents
- COVER
- Full Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface to The Third Edition
- Acknowledgments
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Part One The Profession of Scenic Artistry
- Chapter 1 The Professional Scenic Artist
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Chapter 2 The Scenic Artist’s Studio And Workspace
- The Scenic Studio
- The Scenic Painting Area
- The Scenic Painting Preparation Area
- The Touch-Up Kit
- Safety and Health Regulations
- Interview with Nancy Orr, Charge Painter of Showman Fabricators
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Chapter 3 The Scenic Artist and The Scenic Studio Personnel
- Types of Scenic Studios
- The Staff in a Scenic Studio
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Paint Department Management
- Planning Scenic Painting
- Costing Out a Design
- Preproduction Planning
- Preparing Paint and Tool Stock
- Creating the Production Book
- Balancing Time, Space, and Labor
- Project Planning for the Independent Contractor
- Scheduling the Order of Painting with the Technical Director
- Setting the Production Schedule
- Putting a Production Together: Artistic Management and Organization
- Interview with Rachel Keebler, Co-Founder and Head of Cobalt Studios
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Chapter 4 The Relationship Between The Scenic Artist and The Scenic Designer
- Collaboration Between The Scenic Artist and The Scenic Designer
- Preparing to Paint from The Elevation
- Interpreting The Scenic Designer’s Work
- Working with The Scenic Designer in The Shop and on Stage
- Extraordinary Challenges for The Scenic Artist
- Interview with Scenic Designer Scott D. Pask and His Staff
- Interview with Scene Designer Anna Louizos and Her Staff
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Part Two The Tools of The Trade
- Chapter 5 The Painting Tools of Scenic Artistry
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Chapter 6 Color and Paint
- Color Physics and Theory
- The Practice of Color Mixing
- The Scenic Art Palette
- The Types of Scenic Paints
- Dyes
- Other Paints, Finishes, and Binders
- Interview with Howard Jones, Resident Scenic Artist at The North Carolina School of The Arts
- Chapter 7 Preparing Soft Goods for Painting
- Chapter 8 Preparing Hard Scenery for Painting
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Part Three Two-Dimensional Scenic Painting Techniques
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Chapter 9 Scenery Cartooning and Layout
- The Tools of Cartooning
- Transferring a Cartoon or Repeating Pattern
- Preparing Scenery for Cartooning
- Drawing The Cartoon
- Conclusion
- Interview with Robert Moody
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Chapter 10 Two-Dimensional Scenic Painting Techniques
- Putting a Production Together: The Painting
- Base Painting Techniques
- Overpainting Techniques
- Conclusion
- Chapter 11 Trompe L’Oeil Painting Technique
- Chapter 12 Signs and Lettering
- Chapter 13 A Pathway of Student Projects
- Chapter 14 Three-Dimensional Textures
- Chapter 15 Surface Transformation: Faux Finishes, Aging Techniques, and Surface Finishing
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Chapter 9 Scenery Cartooning and Layout
- Index
Product information
- Title: Scenic Art for the Theatre, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2012
- Publisher(s): Focal Press
- ISBN: 9781136084294
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