Handbook of Set Design
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Author Description
The Handbook of Set Design is a comprehensive guide to designing scenery of all kinds for a wide variety of stages, large and small. From concept to final dress rehearsal and performance, it takes you through the practical process of turning initial ideas and sketches into final sets that enhance the audience's understanding of the play as well as providing a memorable experience in their own right. Many photographs of stage sets designed by the author are included, together with explanatory illustrations, stage plans, technical drawings, models and colour renderings for a wide range of productions. Topics covered include: various types of stage, stage directions and naturalism; style, colour, texture and form, realism and naturalism; both traditional and state-of-the-art digital techniques involved in stage design; tools and methods for hand drafting, painting and model making; moving and changing scenery; and scenic tricks and special effects.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The Handbook of Set Design investigates the comprehensive process of creating stage scenery from initial concept to final performance. This guide details the practical steps involved in transforming abstract ideas and sketches into tangible sets that not only support the play's narrative but also offer a memorable visual experience. It draws upon the author's extensive experience, featuring numerous photographs of his designed sets alongside explanatory illustrations, stage plans, technical drawings, models, and color renderings from a diverse range of productions.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of various stage types, stage directions, and theatrical styles including realism and naturalism.
- Exploration of design elements such as style, color, texture, and form.
- Coverage of both traditional hand-drafting and modern digital techniques in stage design.
- Instruction on tools and methods for hand drafting, painting, and model making.
- Guidance on the mechanics of moving and changing scenery during a performance.
- Discussion of scenic tricks and special effects to enhance productions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This handbook is structured as a practical manual for theater professionals and students, offering a detailed walkthrough of the set design process. The inclusion of the author's own work and a broad range of technical information suggests a text aimed at providing actionable knowledge for creating effective stage environments. Its comprehensive scope, covering everything from foundational concepts to advanced techniques, positions it as a valuable resource for those involved in theatrical production.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2006-03-31
Publisher:
The Crowood Press
ISBN-10:
1861268130
ISBN-13:
9781861268136
Art
Non-Fiction
Theater
Technical Theater
