Entertainment Design

Author : Kevin Lee Allen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317929741

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Vectorworks for Entertainment Design by Kevin Lee Allen Pdf

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.

Author : Kevin Lee Allen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000095418

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Vectorworks for Entertainment Design by Kevin Lee Allen Pdf

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design covers the complete design process for using Vectorworks in entertainment industry from developing ideas, visualizing ideas, and evolving them for execution. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated, covering the most current details of the Vectorworks software for scenery, lighting, sound, and rigging; real and virtually. With a focused look at the production process from ideation to development to documentation required for proper execution, the book encourages readers to better create their own processes and workflows through exercises that build on one another. This new edition introduces Braceworks, SubDivision modeling, and scripting using the Marionette tool, and covers new tools such as Video Camera, Deform Tool, Camera Match, Schematic Views, and Object Styles. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, this volume contains inspirational and aspirational work from Broadway, Concerts, Regional Theatre, Dance, and Experiential Entertainment. Exploring both the technical how-to and the art of design, this book provides Theatre Designers and Technicians with the tools to learn about the application and use it professionally. Vectorworks for Entertainment Design also includes access to downloadable resources such as exercise files and images to accompany projects discussed within the book.

Author : Anne E. McMills
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351610810

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3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design by Anne E. McMills Pdf

Affordable 3D printers are rapidly becoming everyday additions to the desktops and worktables of entertainment design practitioners – whether working in theatre, theme parks, television and film, museum design, window displays, animatronics, or... you name it! We are beginning to ask important questions about these emerging practices: · How can we use 3D fabrication to make the design and production process more efficient? · How can it be used to create useful and creative items? · Can it save us from digging endlessly through thrift store shelves or from yet another late-night build? · And when budgets are tight, will it save us money? This quick start guide will help you navigate the alphabet soup that is 3D printing and begin to answer these questions for yourself. It outlines the basics of the technology, and its many uses in entertainment design. With straightforward and easy-to-follow information, you will learn ways to acquire printable 3D models, basic methods of creating your own, and tips along the way to produce successful prints. Over 70 professionals contributed images, guidance, and never-before-seen case studies filled with insider secrets to this book, including tutorials by designer and pioneer, Owen M. Collins.

Author : David Younger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0993578918

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Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment by David Younger Pdf

Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment aims to be the most in-depth book on theme park design ever written, documenting for professional designers, theme park design students, and curious theme park fans, the fascinating processes and techniques that go into creating the amazing worlds of theme park design.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115075165

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Entertainment Design by Anonim Pdf

Author : Davin Gaddy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781315442709

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Media Design and Technology for Live Entertainment by Davin Gaddy Pdf

Media Design and Technology for Live Entertainment is a guide to understanding the concepts and equipment used in projection and video design for live performances. After an introduction in the principles of design elements as well as information on content, this book focuses on how content is used and transmitted by describing the essential components of systems, providing definitions used in communicating video concepts, and including basic system troubleshooting tips and tricks. A brief history of projected imagery is included, as well as information on analog systems, as outdated technology continues to be used either by choice of the designer or by necessity due to budget. By providing the information to understand the tools and how to use them, the reader should be able to create their own systems to meet his or her design ideas.

Author : Scott Robertson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Commercial art
ISBN : 193349218X

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In the Future by Scott Robertson Pdf

Author : Patricia Woodbridge
Publisher : Focal Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Mechanical drawing
ISBN : 113847293X

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Designer Drafting and Visualizing for the Entertainment World by Patricia Woodbridge Pdf

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

Author : Jeromy Hopgood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351713719

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QLab 4 by Jeromy Hopgood Pdf

Used from Broadway to Britain's West End, QLab software is the tool of choice for many of the world's most prominent sound, projection, and integrated media designers. QLab 4: Projects in Video, Audio, and Lighting Control is a project-based book on QLab software covering sound, video, lighting, and show control. With information on audio, video, and lighting system basics and the more advanced functions of QLab such as show control, network capabilities, projection mapping, video effects, and cue cart integration, each chapter's specific projects will allow you to learn the software's capabilities at your own pace. In addition to the text, a companion website hosts project files, instructional videos, and more.

Author : Neville Page,Scott Robertson,Harald Belker,Mark Goerner
Publisher : Titan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05
Category : Commercial art
ISBN : 1845762851

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Concept Design 2 by Neville Page,Scott Robertson,Harald Belker,Mark Goerner Pdf

Contains over 470 works, from finished pieces to support sketches and roughs, with each piece accompanied by text detailing the design ideas and illustration techniques used. This book takes readers on a journey into the minds of talented and successful concept design professionals.

Author : Eric Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000459630

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Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom by Eric Appleton Pdf

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.

Author : Ray Winkler,Neil Spiller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781119812241

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Stufish by Ray Winkler,Neil Spiller Pdf

This issue of AD looks at the work of STUFISH Entertainment Architects. Founded by the late Mark Fisher, the legendary British architect known for his rock music stage sets for bands including the Rolling Stones, U2 and Pink Floyd, the studio is a recognised leader in entertainment architecture. The STUFISH team of architects, designers, visualisers, production managers, technical specialists and producers creates ambitious and pioneering work, exploring new ways to inspire audiences and visitors, from musical experiences to theatrical shows, exhibitions and buildings. Its work has been synonymous with the key theatrical, musical and monumental events embodied in the collective memory of generations across the globe since the mid-1990s. Entertainment architecture is a highly innovative, creative endeavour, producing ever-more elaborate, architectural spectacles. This issue visits the many facets of STUFISH – its history and design process, audience memory and experience –exploring the story behind and evolution of this particular brand of popular culture and its spatial manifestations, and touching on what the future may hold for it. Contributors include: Leonard Auerbach, Victoria Broackes, Peter Cook, Adam Davis, Haidy Geismar, Robert Kronenburg, Theo Lorenz, Ash Nehru, Aubrey Powell, Neil Thomas, Willie Williams, Patrick Woodroffe and Maciej Woroniecki.

Author : Harald Belker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Commercial art
ISBN : UCSD:31822033013079

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Concept Design by Harald Belker Pdf

Author : Jeromy Hopgood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781003849070

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Dance Production by Jeromy Hopgood Pdf

Dance Production: Design and Technology, Second Edition is an introduction to the skills needed to plan, design, and execute the technical aspects of a dance production. Covering a broad range of topics, author Jeromy Hopgood takes the reader through the process of producing dance from start to finish. Part I addresses the collaborative process, business and organizational concerns for dance companies, planning the production, and the relationship between dance and performance spaces/staging methods. In Part II, each unique production area is examined, including production and stage management, sound, costume and makeup, scenery and props, lighting, and projection/video design. Each design area is divided into two chapters – the first introducing key concepts, and the second focusing on the process of creating the design. Part III brings back the popular quick reference guides from the first edition, providing an expanded and revised tool to bridge the language gap between the worlds of theatrical production and dance, and ensure productive communication across the different fields. This second edition features updated information on technology and processes, two new chapters on touring and non-traditional productions, more information on arts management within dance production, a comprehensive look at dance and video (including remote/streaming performances, as well as dance film), and additional chapter projects throughout the book. This unique book approaches the process of staging a dance production from a balanced perspective, making it an essential resource for choreographers, theatre designers, dancers, and management personnel alike, including for use in Dance and Dance Production courses.

Author : Anne E. McMills
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781134649976

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The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit by Anne E. McMills Pdf

What are the do’s and don’ts of being a good assistant lighting designer? What are focus tapes, and how do I use them? What is the best method for creating a magic sheet? What should be found in every assistant’s kit? How do I make that first important leap into this professional career? Answer these questions and many more with The Assistant Lighting Designer’s Toolkit. This definitive guide unlocks the insider-secrets used to succeed as a professional assistant lighting designer (ALD) – whether choosing assisting as a career or while transitioning to another. This book outlines, step-by-step, the challenges the ALD faces during every phase of production. Never before has a resource existed that views the design process through the eyes of the assistant. Intermingled among the nuts and bolts of the paperwork and essential procedures, top industry professionals reveal tips for personal survival in this challenging career – both domestically and abroad as well as in other careers in lighting. Within these pages are the industry secrets rarely taught in school! The author's website can be found at http://www.aldtoolkit.com/.