The prop building guidebook, for theatre, film, and tv, Eric Hart
Type
Label
The prop building guidebook, for theatre, film, and tv, Eric Hart
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The prop building guidebook
Nature of contents
bibliographydictionaries
Oclc number
1965825378
Responsibility statement
Eric Hart
Sub title
for theatre, film, and tv
Summary
"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."--Publisher's description
Table Of Contents
Ch. 1. What is a prop? -- ch. 2. Needs and means -- ch. 3. Safety -- ch. 4. Shop space -- ch. 5. Assemblage -- ch. 6. Measuring and marking -- ch. 7. Structure and framework -- ch. 8. Carpentry -- ch. 9. Metal -- ch. 10. Plastics construction -- ch. 11. Flat patterning -- ch. 12. Fabric -- ch. 13. Sculptural materials -- ch. 14. Molding and casting -- ch. 15. Shells and laminates -- ch. 16. Finishing -- ch. 17. Graphics -- ch. 18. Formal training -- ch. 19. Maintaining a portfolio