Preface to first edition

 

 

 

First, a word of explanation.

For over a decade, an earlier book, Basic TV Staging, provided an ‘anatomy’ of the set designer’s craft; discussing the tools, mechanics and techniques of scenic design in the TV studio.

But the television/video field has expanded considerably. So to suit current developments, we have extensively revised and widened the text, and this new re-formatted international sourcebook is renamed TV Scenic Design.

What is this book all about?

It is a summary of the principles and practice of scenic design. Here you will find details of design approaches, structures, and staging methods that can be used under a very wide range of conditions.

We are concerned here with the mechanics and methods ...

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