Computer Visualization for the Theatre

White, Christine; Carver, Gavin

ISBN 10: 0240516176 / ISBN 13: 9780240516172

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2003

About this Item

Useful for theatre designers using 3D software for computer visualisation in the theatre, this book presents a guide to the creative design process and provides an introduction to the use of computers in live performance. It covers the software packages and techniques for 3D modelling alongside creative ideas and concepts for working in 3D space. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ANH; UGC; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 189 x 15. Weight in Grams: 472. . 2003. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Visualization for the Theatre
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240516176
• ISBN 13: 9780240516172
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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. 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.