May 102013
The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV
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 presents 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 bud
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Must have,
This is a must have book for anyone who wants to work in the world of props. It covers so much useful information and will be a great reference book.
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|My favorite,
This book is a bible-anyone interested in props or general crafty fabrication should own this book. Eric Hart is a genius and the world is lucky that he has produced this book as well as his online blog.
The book it’s self is clear, understandable, and beautiful. High quality all around.
If you’re thinking about buying this book stop thinking and just do it.
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|A great updated reference,
This is a great updated reference for prop makers, teachers and students. It’s a good overview of different techniques and methods to go about creating props, and as an introduction to sculpture, casting and building, it’s very informative. It’s a good reference for learning new methods of making props, or a way to start diving into new techniques. It’s also very well structured around safety and lists dangers, pros and cons of different materials or methods.
What the book doesn’t fill in would be examples of how to build specific props, or designing props for shows. I don’t fault the book for not including it, because it’s such a broad field it would be impossible to cover everything. As a source book for having on hand to look up new methods, it’s a fantastic resource.
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