The Prop Building Guidebook

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317292812
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Building Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0240821386
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Building Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An essential resource for you to plan and construct numerous kinds of props...walks you through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and teaches you how to apply them to a variety of materials...outlines a process to tackle many types of props for your theatrical or cinematic production. This process gives you the foundational knowledge to choose certain materials and methods and the background techniques to know the advantages these choices give you...photographs illustrate the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry." -- Back cover.

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351395483
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Effects Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Prop Building Guidebook, author Eric Hart demonstrated how to cut, glue, sculpt, and bend raw materials to build props. Now in The Prop Effects Guidebook, he shows us how to connect and assemble components and parts to make those props light up, explode, make noise, and bleed. It delves into the world of electricity, pneumatics, liquids, and mechanical effects to teach you how to make your props perform magic in front of a live audience. The book is complemented by a companion website featuring videos of how to create individual prop special effects: www.propeffectsguidebook.com.

Author : Andy Wilson
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Stage Props written by Andy Wilson and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prop makers everywhere now have available to them a broader range of products and processes than every before. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. This highly illustrated guide covers planning, costing, and scheduling; tools and safety; working with wood, steel, and clay; making and repairing furniture; painting and finishing; and more. Andy Wilson has worked with theatrical companies throughout Britain, including the Royal Shakespeare Company. He currently teaches propmaking at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Author : Thurston James
Publisher : Betterway Books
ISBN 13 : 9781558701281
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook written by Thurston James and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1989-11-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook &break;&break;This is the first book to contain, in one comprehensive volume, every molding and casting procedure of use to the theater props builder (no matter what his or her level or proficiency). The author demonstrates the techniques involved in using more than thirty different materials ranging from papier-mache to breakaway glass. &break;&break;While the use of some materials–plaster and polyester resins, for example–is covered to some extent in other publications, information on the selection and use of rubber materials (latex, neoprene, silicone, and the urethanes) and the procedure for making breakaway windows and bottles is available only in The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook. &break;&break;Written in an easy, conversational style, the book will be useful to anyone involved with theater properties, puppetry, and costuming (as professionals or amateurs). It will also serve admirably the needs of students taking classes in those subjects. &break;&break;Completing the book is a special section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine suitable for use in constructing theater props. More than 450 photographs illustrate the step-by-step procedures explained throughout the entire text.

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000366871
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prop Building for Beginners written by Eric Hart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prop Building for Beginners outlines the basic concepts of prop building by featuring step-by-step instructions to create twenty of the most commonly featured items in theatrical and filmed productions. This book uses a combination of projects to expose readers to a wide range of materials and tools that they might find in a basic scenery or costume shop, serving both as a guide to building simple props and as a crash course in the variety of items a props person may have to build. The projects require a variety of tools, techniques, and materials so that a practitioner who completes all of them will have received a complete introduction to the basics of prop building. Assuming no previous knowledge of prop building, this is the perfect primer for students, hobbyists, or community theater enthusiasts looking to enter the prop shop. Prop Building for Beginners includes access to full-scale printable versions of the patterns featured in the book.

Author : Amy Mussman
Publisher : Meriwether Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781566081542
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Master written by Amy Mussman and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student prop master for a play production, this book reviews what a demanding theatre tech position this is. There is a lot more to propping a show than many theatre people realise. The twelve chapters of this book provide clear definitions of the job in action. They tell how to build a props department, how to create props and how to work with the technical crew, designers, supervisors and performers. Until now there has been no comprehensive manual or guidebook like this to lead a prop master through the entire process. No prop master should work without this guide as a ready reference to solve many unexpected problems. The book is divided into twelve chapters: What Are Props?; The Prop Master; Interacting with Other People; A Successful Work Environment; The Prop Shop; Collections and Files; The First Steps of the Building Process; Start "Propping"; Rehearsals and Performances; Safety; Timeless Tips and Techniques; Basic Theatre Terminology. Amy Mussman has over ten years of experience working as prop master for professional theatre companies.

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000955745
Total Pages : 977 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Building Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials. Experienced prop maker Eric Hart covers the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry. He outlines a construction process that gives readers the foundational knowledge to choose the best materials and methods for each prop and the background information to know the advantages of these choices. This new edition includes updated information and techniques throughout, including: Over a hundred new images and diagrams Updated terminology, products, and brands used internationally Expanded sections on 3D printing, vacuum forming, foam patterning, and more A new chapter on prop design New information on international safety standards, cleaning, and sanitation More recipes and step-by-step instruction for various finishes Illustrated by hundreds of full-color photographs, this is the most comprehensive guide to prop construction available for professional and student prop makers in theatre, film, and tv. For additional how-to videos, instructional documents, and supplemental information, visit www.propbuildingguidebook.com.

Author : Eric Hart
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351395491
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Prop Effects Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Prop Building Guidebook, author Eric Hart demonstrated how to cut, glue, sculpt, and bend raw materials to build props. Now in The Prop Effects Guidebook, he shows us how to connect and assemble components and parts to make those props light up, explode, make noise, and bleed. It delves into the world of electricity, pneumatics, liquids, and mechanical effects to teach you how to make your props perform magic in front of a live audience. The book is complemented by a companion website featuring videos of how to create individual prop special effects: www.propeffectsguidebook.com.

Author : Brent Ross
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0976130300
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DC Prop Builders Handbook Vol1 written by Brent Ross and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: