The Prop Building Guidebook
eBook - ePub

The Prop Building Guidebook

For Theatre, Film, and TV

  1. 397 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Prop Building Guidebook

For Theatre, Film, and TV

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About This Book

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.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
ISBN
9781000955743
Edition
3
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Theatre Stagecraft & Scenography

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsement Page
  3. Half Title page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. 1 What is a Prop?
  11. 2 Safety and Health
  12. 3 Shop Spaces and Tools
  13. 4 Supplies and Materials
  14. 5 Choosing Materials
  15. 6 Props Design and Execution
  16. 7 Structure and Frames
  17. 8 Carpentry
  18. 9 Metal
  19. 10 Plastics
  20. 11 Flat Patterning
  21. 12 Fabric
  22. 13 Sculpting
  23. 14 Molding and Casting
  24. 15 Shells and Composites
  25. 16 Texture and Surface Prep
  26. 17 Painting and Coating
  27. 18 Graphics
  28. 19 Formal Training
  29. 20 Your Portfolio
  30. Website
  31. Special note
  32. Index