
The Prop Building Guidebook
For Theatre, Film, and TV
Eric Hart(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 8. March 2017
Book
Hardback
428 pages
978-1-138-18367-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Experienced prop maker Eric Hart walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials. Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry.
New features to the second edition include:
Updated information on the latest tools and materials used in prop making
Both metric and standard measuring units
Step-by-step photos on common techniques such as upholstery, mold making, and faux finishing
Expanded coverage of thermoplastics, foam, and water-based coatings
New features to the second edition include:
Updated information on the latest tools and materials used in prop making
Both metric and standard measuring units
Step-by-step photos on common techniques such as upholstery, mold making, and faux finishing
Expanded coverage of thermoplastics, foam, and water-based coatings
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
604 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 12 farbige Tabellen
12 Tables, color; 604 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
1620 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-18367-4 (9781138183674)
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Person
Eric Hart is the props master at Triad Stage and a member of the Society of Properties Artisan Managers (S*P*A*M). He has built props for numerous theatres on and off Broadway and throughout the United States. He has worked with some of America's top actors, directors and designers at the Santa Fe Opera, the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Public Theater. Eric has also constructed props for display and exhibition including the holiday window displays at several major New York City retail stores. His photography and articles about props have been published in Stage Directions Magazine, Scrollsaw Magazine, Theatre Design and Technology, and on his popular blog, Prop Agenda.
Content
Chapter 1 what is a prop?
Chapter 2 needs and means
Chapter 3 safety
Chapter 4 shop space
Chapter 5 assemblage
Chapter 6 measuring and marking
Chapter 7 structure and framework
Chapter 8 carpentry
Chapter 9 metal
Chapter 10 plastics construction
Chapter 11 flat patterning
Chapter 12 fabric
Chapter 13 sculptural materials
Chapter 14 molding and casting
Chapter 15 shells and laminates
Chapter 16 finishing
Chapter 17 graphics
Chapter 2 needs and means
Chapter 3 safety
Chapter 4 shop space
Chapter 5 assemblage
Chapter 6 measuring and marking
Chapter 7 structure and framework
Chapter 8 carpentry
Chapter 9 metal
Chapter 10 plastics construction
Chapter 11 flat patterning
Chapter 12 fabric
Chapter 13 sculptural materials
Chapter 14 molding and casting
Chapter 15 shells and laminates
Chapter 16 finishing
Chapter 17 graphics