Drawing the Line: Technical Hand Drafting for Film and Television - Softcover

McHenry, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138290335 ISBN 13: 9781138290334

Publisher: Routledge, 2018

Synopsis

Drawing the Line: Technical Hand Drafting for Film and Television is the essential resource for students and aspiring professionals studying and working in film and television design. The book covers all aspects of scenic drafting by hand – a technique still used in film and television because of its unparalleled emotive and aesthetic qualities.

Discover how to draw the iconic scroll of a classical column or learn the difference between Flemish bond and English bond brickwork – it is all here! Other key features include the following:

• Beautifully illustrated, approachable, step-by-step instructions for every aspect of scenic drafting – specific to film and television;
• Illustrated explanations of camera lenses, including calculating aspect ratios and projections;
• Coverage of the four types of drafting projection: isometric, oblique, orthographic and axonometric;
• A comprehensive glossary of terms, including an illustration of each entry.

This beautiful book is clear, accessible, and a must-have for any student aspiring to work in film and television design.

About this title

About the Author

David McHenry studied Theatre Design in London at the Central School of Art and Design, and has worked in Theatre, Television and Film for 40 years as Designer, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, Draughtsman and Lecturer. McHenry’s recent work includes Game of Thrones and Black Sails. He teaches at the University of the Arts, Wimbledon in the Screen Design Department and also runs three courses at the London Film School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138290335
• ISBN 13: 9781138290334
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174