The Handbook of Model-Making for Set Designers - Paperback

by Colin Winslow (Author)

From the most basic cutting and assembling methods to advanced painting, texturing, and finishing techniques, this invaluable guide covers every aspect of producing models for stage sets. Useful hints on producing a range of different models--including buildings and structures, organic elements such as trees and bushes, and furniture--are provided along with helpful illustrated step-by-step instructions. A number of modern computer-based design techniques are also included and accompanied by tips on using these techniques in combination with more traditional procedures to enhance finished products.

Author Biography

Colin Winslow is a stage designer with many years' professional experience of designing both scenery and costumes. He has been head of design for several theatre companies, including the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg, and Ensemble in Amsterdam. He has taught stage design in many schools, colleges and universities throughout England, and currently teaches in the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.