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  • ISBN: 1581153449
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  • Author: Drew Campbell
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  • Publisher: Allworth Press; 2nd edition (April 1, 2004)
  • Pages: 288 pages
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Technical Theater for No. .has been added to your Cart. Simply put, this is the most helpful book on the technical side of theater I have ever read. Mr. Campbell is a rare individual.

The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. This is a good resource book for those having to teach a technical theatre class but who have little to no technical theatre experience themselves. I will be using some of the books info for my Drama I classes where I teach not only the acting side of theatre, but also touch on the technical side as well. the book is laid out in an easy to understand format that can be utilized by teachers. One person found this helpful.

Author Drew Campbell is a lighting and sound designer for Universal Studios who started out in theater and who was struck by the complex technical procedures and idiosyncratic expressions that he encountered on his first weeks on the set. Topics explained: Who does what on a film.

every technical aspect of theater!Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive.

Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People' might not have a fascinating plot or loveable characters, but nonetheless it's an essential . Drew Campbell does an excellent job of presenting all the information needed to run a theatre

Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People' might not have a fascinating plot or loveable characters, but nonetheless it's an essential reference for anyone who has to set foot on any kind of stage. It's not designed for professionals, but time and time again has saved my skin when I've had to explain to someone what "that spinny light thing" is or how to keep your mic techs happy as a lead actor. Drew Campbell does an excellent job of presenting all the information needed to run a theatre. Even though the technology he references is out of date by today's standards the information and basic process is still relevant and applicable.

Topics explained in TECHNICAL FILM & TV FOR NONTECHNICAL PEOPLE

Author Drew Campbell is a lightning and sound designer for Universal Studios who started out in theater and who was struck by the complex technical procedures and idiosyncratic expressions that he encountered on his first weeks on the set. Topics explained in TECHNICAL FILM & TV FOR NONTECHNICAL PEOPLE:, Who does what on a film set-the roles of technical and non-technical team members. Seeing a script-turning a story into a storyboard and then into a production. Shooting on film or video-when each format is best used.

with every technical aspect of theater! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art.

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Drew Campbell has been in the entertainment business as a stage technician, designer, film lighting technician, director, and teacher for more than thirty years. He is the author of Technical Films and Television for Nontechnical People (Allworth) and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Completely updated to reflect state-of-the-art standards in today's fast-changing theater technology, Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, dancers, playwrights, and directors to understand every aspect of a traditional and digitally supported backstage environment-from scenery, lighting, and sound to props, costumes, and stage management. All sides of production are clearly explained in jargon-free prose, and unfamiliar terms are highlighted and defined in an appended glossary. In addition to discussions on the more traditional elements of technical theater, this book gives equal weight to the new technologies that have become mainstream, including software (DMX, MIDI, and SMPTI) for show control systems, software to build audio cues, and PC-based audio play-back systems. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Reviews about Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition (7):
Nuadador
If, like me, you have worked in theater a few years but never went to school for it or had anyone sit down and tell you "this is this and that is that" then this book is for you!!! It might even be for you if you have a background since every situation in theater is worked out to accommodate each theater!! It is an incredible resource for who does typically does what but he also lets you know that "typical" and "theater" goes together however you need it to go together for your production.

For me, knowing what is known out there among long-time theater workers and professionals has been fantastic to learn. Now I at least feel like I am speaking the same language! :) Also, it was encouraging to find out that what we thought maybe we were doing wrong is actually a thing!! lol!!!

Also, the author's conversational style of writing really helps!! If this was overly technical or dry I would have returned it. However, because it is so helpful and so easy to read, I plan on buying more for my fellow producers so that we all know the same stuff and can reference our own copy!!

So if you have started working in theater, are thinking of starting a theater or think that maybe a career in the theater world sounds fun and interesting then I highly recommend this book!!
terostr
This is a good resource book for those having to teach a technical theatre class but who have little to no technical theatre experience themselves. I will be using some of the books info for my Drama I classes where I teach not only the acting side of theatre, but also touch on the technical side as well. the book is laid out in an easy to understand format that can be utilized by teachers.
Haal
Simply put, this is the most helpful book on the technical side of theater I have ever read. Mr. Campbell is a rare individual. Although a technician, he has written a sympathetic and yet extremely informative book on lighting, sound, stage terminology, etc. The amount of really usefull information in the book is astounding. I am a high school drama teacher, and I think this book should be in the library of every theater teacher and theater student. No other book I've read so clearly explains the essentials one needs to know about the technical craft of theater. If you are a person who doesn't want a book where the author is trying to show what an expert he or she is and what an idiot you are, then Drew Campbell's book is just the one for you. He is an expert who understands his job is to help those of us who aren't. Bravo for this book. I hope Mr. Campbell keeps writing on theater. We can use his knowledge, wit, and empathy. Five stars for this book, and a few thrown in for the actor with glass in his butt telling jokes on the way to the hospital. Thanks for a great book.
Uleran
This book was brilliant! I'm studying to become a teacher in Texas which requires one to take a content exam over theatre. I needed to brush up on my tech (especially lighting and sound), and this was the perfect book to do it! Drew Campbell writes in a very relatable fashion, and makes jokes along the way. I would highly recommend it!
Querlaca
I love this book. The title seems a little misleading though since it comes off as though it is for people not in technical theatre. Anyone working in whichever technical department should read this book. This should be required reading for people just getting into technical theatre although even if you have been in theatre for a number of years, it should be very useful still. It is very detailed with so many facets of theatre which is why it will probably be my first go-to book about anything that I need to find.
Meztihn
And excellent source with lots of great tips, vocabulary, and resource. It's exactly what you'd expect: a basic guide for people familiar with theater but brand new to tech. Great illustrations too.
Grari
My theatre tech class used this. It's a good general guide to understanding things.
I purchased this for my high school technical theatre class and it is amazing! Has great explanations and lots of example drawings to help students understand the concepts.

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