ABSTRACT

Basic. This is the key word in Scenic Design and Lighting Tecniques: A Basic Guide for Theatre, written by two seasoned professionals with over twenty years of experience. This book is designed to show you how to turn a bare stage into a basic set design, without using heavy language that would bog you down. From materials and construction to basic props and lighting, this book explains all you will need to know to build your set and light it.

part |248 pages

Building The Set

chapter |52 pages

The Basic Scenic Building Blocks

chapter |27 pages

What Are They Made Of?

Scenic Construction Materials

chapter |74 pages

What Tools Do I Use?

Scene Shop Tools and Techniques

chapter |92 pages

How Does It Go Together?

Construction Tips and Techniques

part |69 pages

Creating the Environment

chapter |11 pages

What Do I Need?

Interpreting the Script for Its Basic Scenic Needs

chapter |16 pages

How Do I Get Them to Build It?

Communicating Your Ideas

chapter |25 pages

How Do I Get Them to Believe It?

Adding Realistic Details

chapter |13 pages

What Should It Look Like?

Choosing Props, Dressings, and Floor Treatments

part |66 pages

Lighting the Set

chapter |41 pages

The Basics of Lighting

chapter |22 pages

Special Effects Lighting