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Review
"In Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World, Patricia Woodbridge has created both a thorough primer on designer drafting for all the entertainment industry and a rich inspirational album of the very best of current designer draftings." - Steve Nelson, Dramatics, April 2001
"Good scenic design and drafting is expanding even into the virtual worlds and this is a great book to expose a younger draftsperson and aspiring designer to the ever-widening scope of opportunities available to those with scenic design training." - Dramatics, April 2001 -- Review
Review
"I have been looking for a book that not only focuses on the technical aspects of theater drafting, but also on why we choose to draft the way we do and how it relates to sketchings and renderings. This book covers that ground exceptionally well."
-Michael O'Nele, Univ. of Memphis-
"Very good comprehensive view of drafting applied to all areas of the entertainment industry."
-Eric Olson, Samford University-
"Tells not only what to do, but why. The most complete book on entertainment drafting yet."
-Charles E. Williams, University of Toledo-
"most thorough and best drafting book on the market...the examples in particular are informative."
"an excellent reference book to be used during a course..."
Product Description
Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World provides essential information for designers, covering traditional hand drafting techniques as well as computer-based drawing programs. This new text begins with the basic tools and comprehensive coverage of the principles of scenic drafting and goes on to cover professional applications for the stage, motion pictures, television, trade shows, and amusement park scenery. It also includes a chapter on virtual scenery and lighting.
The principles of drafting are explained with simple drawings from the world of scenery as well as many examples of more complex draftings from some of the finest scenic designers working professionally. Patricia Woodbridge has worked professionally in theatre, film and television, and uses examples from all industries throughout the book. Since the examples of drafting are taken from a wide variety of different scenic applications, it gives the young designer a survey of scenic career possibilities.
A comprehensive drafting text designed for all areas of the entertainment world - films, theatre, television, and many others.
Covers traditional hand drafting techniques as well as computer-based drawing programs
From the Publisher
The principles of drafting are explained with simple drawings from the world of scenery as well as many examples of more complex drafting's from some of the finest scenic designers working in the profession today. Patricia Woodbridge has worked professionally in theatre, film, and television, and uses examples from all industries throughout the book. Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World contains examples from some of the finest designers working today. Since the examples of drafting are taken from a wide variety of different scenic applications, it gives the novice designer a complete survey of scenic career possibilities.
About the Author
Patricia Woodbridge is a production designer and art director. Although she now works primarily for the film industry, she taught drafting for 14 years at the Tisch School at NYU. Her work for the theatre includes the New York premier productions of Faith Hope and Charity and The Runner Stumbles, as well as working for Arena Stage and the Julliard Opera. Her film credits include production designer for Johnny Suede and art director for A Perfect Murder (1998), The Object of My Affection (1998), My Father The Hero (1994), and Cadillac Man (1990) . She also worked as assistant art director on Meet Joe Black (1998), Conspiracy Theory (1997), City Hall (1996), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) and Carlito's Way (1993).
