Computer Visualization for the Theatre

3D Modelling for Designers

Gavin Carver, Christine White

228 pages, parution le 21/08/2003

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Résumé

Theatre designers using 3D software for computer visualisation in the theatre will find this book both a guide to the creative design process as well as an introduction to the use of computers in live performance. Covering the main software packages in use: Strata Studio Base, 3D Studio Max and 3D Studio Viz, the book provides techniques for 3D modelling alongside creative ideas and concepts for working in 3D space. Projects are provided to sharpen your awareness and digital skills as well as suggested further reading to broaden the scope of your theatrical and design knowledge. This book is both a useful day to day reference as well as an inspirational starting point for implementing your own ideas.

The authors are experienced trainers in the field and understand the pitfalls to be avoided as well as the possibilities to be explored using computer visualisation for designing theatre space. They provide insightful hands on descriptions of techniques used in the development of performance projects set in the wider context of design considerations. The book is highly informative about the technology of computer visualisation providing examples of working practice applicable to all software.

Introduction
Setting the scene: contexts and approaches
Outlining the software and its development
Thinking about the hardware: an overview of relevant technologies
Navigating the computer space
The basics of modelling
The basics of materials
The basics of lighting
The rule of change – scenographic improvisation
Composition, cameras, rendering and resolution
Advanced modelling
The design over time: storyboards and animations
Project management
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary

L'auteur - Gavin Carver

is a Senior lecturer at the University of Kent at Canterbury, where he teaches design and technology for theatre, and outdoor performance. He is a founding member of the Kent Interactive Digital Design Studio.

L'auteur - Christine White

is a lecturer in drama and theatre studies at Loughborough University. She has worked as a freelance lighting designer for many companies and events. She has taught technical theatre and scenography for over ten years in training academies and for degree programmes.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Focal Press
Auteur(s)	Gavin Carver, Christine White
Parution	21/08/2003
Nb. de pages	228
Format	19 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	490g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780240516172
ISBN13	978-0-24051-617-2