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Scene Design and Stage Lighting

ISBN: 9780155016200 | 0155016202
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Pub. Date: 1/15/1996

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SummaryTable of Contents
This established and respected text for courses in scene design and stage lighting offers a contemporary viewpoint from two experienced authors. Current trends are highlighted, such as the importance of collaboration in the theatrical process. Dance lighting is discussed in detail. The discussion of automated fixture design and control is the most extensive available. The light plot and paperwork for the Broadway show Tommy highlight the most current theatrical practices. The changing nature of the field is reflected in the discussion of the growing use of computers in design, drafting, and technical production. Current electronic drawing systems, such as CAD, are included. A new chapter on "Lighting for the Commercial Theatre -- Broadway and Regional" prepares students for working in this arena.
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Prefaceix
PART I THE DESIGN CONCEPT1(126)
Chapter 1 Introduction
2(12)
Theatrical Form
3(2)
Physical Form
5(6)
Scene Design
11(3)
Chapter 2 Scene Design and the Theatre
14(16)
The Theatrical Medium
14(3)
The Physical Stage and Its Auditorium
17(13)
Chapter 3 Scene Design as a Visual Art
30(25)
Design and the Designer
30(1)
Composition and the Elements of Design
31(12)
Principles of Composition
43(4)
Composition and Space
47(2)
Composition and Unity
49(4)
Composition and Interest
53(2)
Chapter 4 The Design Idea
55(41)
Function of Scene Design for Drama
55(6)
Design and Other Theatrical Forms
61(1)
How to Begin
61(19)
Presentation of the Design Idea
80(14)
Theatrical Design Outside the Theatre
94(2)
Chapter 5 Drafting the Design
96(31)
Drafting Equipment
96(5)
The Graphics of Drafting
101(2)
Drafting Conventions
103(6)
The Floor Plan
109(2)
Designer's Elevations
111(3)
Computer-Aided Drafting
114(2)
Drafting Three-Dimensional Scenery
116(1)
Technical Planning
117(4)
Planning Properties
121(1)
Pictorial Drawings
122(5)
PART II EXECUTING THE DESIGN127(196)
Chapter 6 Scene Design and Technical Production
128(48)
The Scenery Shop
128(3)
Wood as Scenery Material
131(5)
Woodworking Tools and Equipment
136(14)
Metal as Scenery Material
150(5)
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
155(12)
Scenery Surfaces
167(1)
Scenery Hardware
168(4)
Rope, Cable, Wire, and Chain
172(4)
Chapter 7 Constructing Scenery
176(147)
Types of Scenery
176(1)
Soft Scenery
177(4)
Framed Scenery
181(11)
Three-Dimensional Scenery
192(12)
Textured and Sculptured Surfaces
204(9)
Mirror Surfaces
213(2)
Chapter 8 Color in the Design
215(14)
The Language of Color
216(1)
Color in Light
216(5)
Color in Paint
221(2)
Color Vision
223(1)
Color Sensation and Subjective Response
224(1)
Color Manipulation
225(4)
Chapter 9 Painting Scenery
229(27)
Paint and Color
229(5)
Painter's Elevations
234(1)
Painting Procedure
234(11)
Textured Surfaces
245(3)
Methods of Painting
248(2)
Brushes and Other Equipment
250(4)
Flameproofing
254(2)
Chapter 10 Handling Scenery
256(41)
Factors Influencing the Handling of Scenery
256(2)
Backstage Organization
258(1)
Manual Running of Scenery on the Floor
259(4)
Flying Scenery
263(16)
Scenery on Casters
279(15)
Elevator Stages
294(2)
The Computer Backstage
296(1)
Chapter 11 Stage Properties and the Designer
297(26)
Properties vs. Scenery
298(1)
Selecting Set and Dress Properties
299(8)
Making and Remaking Furniture
307(4)
Floor Covering
311(1)
Fabricating and Casting Techniques
312(5)
Effect Properties
317(2)
Foliage
319(4)
PART III STAGE LIGHTING AND SOUND323(330)
Chapter 12 Designing the Sound
324(22)
Fundamentals of Sound
324(5)
Sound in the Theatre
329(5)
Elements of Sound Design
334(6)
Designing Sound for the Theatre: Steps and Considerations
340(6)
Chapter 13 Sound Systems and Equipment
346(27)
The Sound System
346(6)
The Equipment
352(13)
How to ...
365(8)
Chapter 14 Introduction to Stage Lighting Design
373(23)
Stage Lighting
373(3)
Qualities of Light
376(2)
Stage Lighting and the Elements of Design
378(3)
Stage Lighting and Theatrical Form
381(4)
Functions of Stage Lighting
385(5)
Role of the Lighting Designer
390(4)
The Lighting Laboratory
394(1)
Development of a Lighting Designer
394(2)
Chapter 15 Color and Light
396(20)
Color Is Light
396(1)
The Language of Color
397(1)
Color Filtering
398(1)
Color Interaction
399(2)
Color Vision
401(1)
Color Perception
402(1)
Designing with Color
403(2)
A Method of Using Color
405(5)
Color Media
410(6)
Chapter 16 Stage Lighting Practice: Distribution
416(20)
Lighting the Actor
416(2)
Angles and Direction of Light
418(7)
Lighting the Acting Area
425(8)
Lighting the Background
433(3)
Chapter 17 Intensity Control
436(29)
Principles of Dimming
436(1)
Archaic Forms of Dimming
437(4)
Elements of Electronic Control
441(4)
Types of Electronic Control
445(2)
Designing with Electronic Control
457(6)
The Operator and Remote Control
463(2)
Chapter 18 Distribution Control: Lighting Instruments
465(31)
Choosing the Right Instrument
465(1)
The Physics of Reflection and Refraction
466(5)
The Plano-Convex Spotlight
471(1)
The Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight
472(6)
The Fresnel Spotlight
478(4)
The PAR Fixture
482(2)
Automated Fixtures
484(5)
Follow Spots
489(1)
Cyclorama and Backdrop Lighting Fixtures
490(3)
Other Fixtures
493(2)
Care and Handling
495(1)
Chapter 19 Projection, Practicals, and Effects
496(32)
Light as Scenery
496(11)
Projection Techniques and Equipment
507(12)
Practicals
519(2)
Special Effects
521(7)
Chapter 20 Stage Lighting Practice: The Light Plot and Production
528(32)
Design Decisions
528(5)
The Collaborative Process
533(2)
The Light Plot
535(19)
Realizing the Plot
554(6)
Chapter 21 Stage Lighting and Electricity
560(20)
Atomic Theory
560(1)
Sources of Electric Current
561(2)
Electric Units of Measurement
563(3)
Alternating Current
566(4)
Conductors and Insulators
570(2)
Stage Connectors
572(3)
Switches
575(1)
Circuit Protection
576(1)
Testing Equipment
577(3)
Chapter 22 Light Sources
580(16)
Incandescent Lamps
580(9)
Arc Light
589(3)
Gaseous Discharge Lamps
592(1)
Lamp Life
592(1)
Color Temperature
593(1)
The ANSI Lamp Code
594(1)
Common Stage Instrument Lamps
594(2)
Chapter 23 Stage Lighting Practice: Design
596(21)
Design Practice: The Proscenium Theatre
596(8)
Design Practice: Arena Production
604(5)
Design Practice: Thrust Stage Production
609(7)
The Flexible Stage
616(1)
Chapter 24 Lighting for the Commercial Theatre and Other Forms
617(36)
Lighting on Broadway and the Production of The Who's Tommy
617(12)
Designing for the Regional Theatre
629(5)
Lighting Dance
634(8)
An Opera Plot
642(6)
Working as a Lighting Designer
648(5)
Glossary653(4)
Additional Reading657(4)
Index661

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