Scene Design and Stage Lighting
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
9th Edition
Published on 1. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-495-56704-2 (ISBN)
Description
Packed with professional information and cutting-edge technologies, SCENE DESIGN AND STAGE LIGHTING, 9e International Edition, remains the industry's most reliable resource for information on scenery, lighting, sound, and technology. Emphasizing collaboration, the exciting new ninth edition mirrors the best of real-world practices. With a stronger emphasis on modern technology, changes are reflected in the coverage of lighting and sound with an expanded section on television design. With 32 pages of four-color inserts, production photographs, and new insightful interviews with professional lighting and scenery designers, the new edition spotlights examples of contemporary work. Reflecting current professional practice, SCENE DESIGN AND STAGE LIGHTING, 9e International Edition, offers in-depth coverage of a broad range of topics, making it the most detailed and comprehensive text available in the scenic and lighting design and technology fields.
More details
Edition
International ed of 9th revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-56704-2 (9780495567042)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I: CREATING A DESIGN. 1. Introduction. 2. Scene Design and the Theatre Space. 3. Scene Design as a Visual Art. 4. The Design Process. 5. Color in the Design. 6. Drafting the Design. Part II: REALIZING THE DESIGN. 7. The Scene Shop, Tools, and Equipment. 8. Building the Scenery. 9. Painting Scenery. 10. Handling Scenery. 11. Stage Properties and the Designer. Part III: SOUND FOR THE THEATRE. 12. Sound and Music in the Theatre. 13. Sound Systems and Equipment. Part IV: STAGE LIGHTING. 14. Introduction to Stage-Lighting. 15. Distribution. 16. Color and Light. 17. Lighting Instruments. 18. Projection, Practicals, and Effects. 19. Design: Choices and Process. 20. Design: The Light Plot, Paperwork, and Production. 21. Lighting Control. 22. Stage-Lighting and Electricity. 23. Light Sources. 24. Design Techniques. 25. Lighting Design as a Profession.