The prop building guidebook : for theatre, film, and tv / Eric Hart.
"Theatre and film frequently require replicas of three-dimensional objects built for actors to use. This book lays the groundwork for an artisan to determine what materials and techniques to use to build these props. Walking the reader through the various tools and techniques used in historical and contemporary prop-making, the author present a process for deciding the materials and methods to build any prop. With an explanation of how the craft and its products have developed over time, the budding artisan will understand not just how and when to use certain techniques or materials, but also why to use them and what advantages they give. It arms the prop maker with a structured procedure for approaching the construction of any prop. Illustrated with step-by-step examples of how to use each construction method, and explanations of different types of materials, this book gives the beginner prop artisan a strong foundation to approach the construction of props and answers the question, "How should I begin?"--Publisher information.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780240821382 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0240821386 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 382 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 27 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Focal Press/Taylor, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | What is a prop? -- Needs and means -- Safety -- Shop space -- Assemblage -- Measuring and marking -- Carpentry -- Metal -- Plastics construction -- Structure and framework -- Fabric -- Patterning and draping -- Sculptural materials -- Molding and casting -- Shells and laminates -- Surfaces -- Painting -- Graphics -- Budget estimates. |
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Subject: | Stage props > Design and construction. Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery. Motion pictures > Setting and scenery. Television > Stage-setting and scenery. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | PN 2091 .S8 H37 2013 | 30775305472392 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Prop Building Guidebook : For Theatre, Film, and TV
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Author Notes
The Prop Building Guidebook : For Theatre, Film, and TV
Eric Hart has built props for numerous theatres off-off Broadway, off-Broadway and Broadway, and has worked with some of America's top directors and designers at the Santa Fe Opera, the Actors Theatre of Louisville, and the Public Theater. He has also constructed props for display and exhibition, including the Macy's Herald Square Holiday Windows, Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows, and Lord and Taylor's Holiday displays. His articles about props have been published in Stage Directions Magazine. Eric's blog, covering all aspects of prop making, receives over 10,000 visits each month. Eric belongs to the Society of Properties Artisan Managers.