Scene Design and Stage Lighting

by Harvey K. Smith and Oren Parker

Book Overview

This revision of a classic text covers all the basics of scene design, modern production techniques and lighting practice. Explores ways to turn theory into design, discussing such topics as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0030642485
• ISBN13: 9780030642487
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Holt McDougal
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Just Starting Out

Book was required for Scene Design and Stagecraft course at school. I am no where near finished with it, as the class has just started, but already I feel like I'm learning a lot about the construction portion of the book. Book was in great condition upon purchase, and came in before the class so that is a bonus as well.

An indispensable reference book for all theatre techies !

Working backstage? Asked by your local community theatre to pitch in doing props? Foolishly said, "Of course I can build a tree(Silly fool only God can)! Here are the helpful hints and clues that will point you in the right direction without looking like a total fool. Design, construction, lights and sound- Oren Parker has it all. This latest edition is my third copy! They just keep getting better and better. This "rumor" best explains the abilities of one of the authors. A colleague once related the story in which Oren Parker showed up in the university scene shop in a three piece suit, painted a full back drop and walked out without a drop of paint on the suit. I'd be interested in knowing how true this is but not any less impressed with how informative this book has been for me. Well worth the exorbitant price.

Invaluable guide for novices and professionals

I can't tell you how often I've found myself saying "I'm a carpenter, not a designer!" when asked to design a set. I've always muddled through, but now, with this book in hand, I've found 100% more confidence in my designs. Invaluable for the lighting designer who wants to better understand scenic design, and for the scenic designer who wants to understand lighting design. Buy it!