ABSTRACT

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design covers the complete design process for using Vectorworks in entertainment industry from developing ideas, visualizing ideas, and evolving them for execution. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated, covering the most current details of the Vectorworks software for scenery, lighting, sound, and rigging; real and virtually.

With a focused look at the production process from ideation to development to documentation required for proper execution, the book encourages readers to better create their own processes and workflows through exercises that build on one another. This new edition introduces Braceworks, SubDivision modeling, and scripting using the Marionette tool, and covers new tools such as Video Camera, Deform Tool, Camera Match, Schematic Views, and Object Styles. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, this volume contains inspirational and aspirational work from Broadway, Concerts, Regional Theatre, Dance, and Experiential Entertainment.

Exploring both the technical how-to and the art of design, this book provides Theatre Designers and Technicians with the tools to learn about the application and use it professionally.

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design also includes access to downloadable resources such as exercise files and images to accompany projects discussed within the book.

chapter 1|12 pages

Drafting Principles and Standards

chapter |1 pages

Beechwood House

chapter 2|12 pages

The Vectorworks Screen

chapter 3|26 pages

Document Organization

chapter |1 pages

My Next Guest...

chapter 4|4 pages

Vectorworks Workspaces

chapter |1 pages

Flying Over Sunset

chapter 5|12 pages

Your Work Station

chapter |1 pages

In Residence On Broadway

chapter 6|4 pages

Help Files and Resources

chapter |1 pages

Ben Franklin's Ghost

chapter 7|20 pages

Quick Start

chapter |1 pages

Rock of Ages

chapter 8|20 pages

Basic Drawing and Modeling

chapter |1 pages

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

chapter 9|30 pages

Renderworks

chapter |1 pages

Bryant Park Winter Village

chapter 10|12 pages

Vectorworks Lighting

chapter |1 pages

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

chapter 11|18 pages

Advanced Modeling

chapter |3 pages

Great River Shakespeare Festival

chapter |1 pages

A Doll's House 2

chapter 13|6 pages

Collaboration

chapter |1 pages

Funhouse XXL

chapter 14|22 pages

Measuring and Modeling Venues

chapter |1 pages

The Daily Show

chapter 15|6 pages

Lysistrata

chapter |1 pages

BootCamp

chapter 16|20 pages

Scenery and Sightlines

chapter |1 pages

Transportation Security Administration

chapter 17|14 pages

Rigging

chapter |1 pages

CNN New Day

chapter 18|10 pages

Audio/Video Systems

chapter |1 pages

The Tamaron Hall Show

chapter 19|8 pages

Designing the Lighting

chapter |1 pages

Chaplin: The Musical on Broadway

chapter 20|32 pages

Entertainment Lighting

chapter |1 pages

The Teaching Company

chapter 21|6 pages

Working with Lightwright

chapter |1 pages

Ragtime

chapter 22|20 pages

Documentation and Publication

chapter |1 pages

Serenade

chapter 23|14 pages

Vectorworks Cloud Services

chapter |1 pages

Chase Bank Flagship Signage