Technical Design Solutions for Theatre: The Technical Brief Collection Volume 1 [Paperback]

Ben Sammler (Editor), Don Harvey (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 11, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0240804902 | ISBN-13: 978-0240804903 | Edition: 1

The Technical Brief is a collection of single-focus articles on technical production solutions, published three times a year by the prestigious Yale School of Drama. The primary objective of the publication is to share creative solutions to technical problems so that fellow theatre technicians can avoid having to reinvent the wheel with each new challenge. The range of topics includes scenery, props, painting, electrics, sound, and costumes. The articles each describe an approach, device, or technique that has been tested on stage or in a shop by students and professionals.

Some articles included: Growing Flowers on Stage; Break-Away Glass; Photo-Murals for the Stage; Quiet Wire-Rope Curtain Track; Free Standing Curved Stairs; A Measured Approach to Kerfing; A Low-Voltage Remote Controller for Special Effects; Toggle-Clamp Locks; Comparing Four Plastics as Scenery Glides; Low Pressure Air Casters; A Simple Lift Jack; Using a Piano to Create a Reverberation Effect; Horn-Hat Mics for Sound Reinforcement

* Ten years of The Technical Brief articles bound in one complete volume

* Great reference of tips and solutions to unique technical challenges in theatre production

* Solutions provided by contributors from over twenty different drama programs

Editorial Reviews

Review

"....A long-needed collection of information on how specific problems have been approached and solved....To me the most valuable use of Technical Brief is not how to copy how someone else solved a particular problem, but to see the approach, materials, and techniques that were used which give me an idea how I might approach the problems I need to solve." Robert R. Scales, Ph.D., Dean of USC School of Theatre

"Anyone involved with set design and construction will find it a useful addition to the bookshelf."
Lighting & Sound

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Some articles included: Growing Flowers on Stage; Break-Away Glass; Photo-Murals for the Stage; Quiet Wire-Rope Curtain Track; Free Standing Curved Stairs; A Measured Approach to Kerfing; A Low-Voltage Remote Controller for Special Effects; Toggle-Clamp Locks; Comparing Four Plastics as Scenery Glides; Low Pressure Air Casters; A Simple Lift Jack; Using a Piano to Create a Reverberation Effect; Horn-Hat Mics for Sound Reinforcement

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Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (June 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240804902
• ISBN-13: 978-0240804903
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars good ideas with just enough Hydraulics, May 29, 2008

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Dale Cyr - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Technical Design Solutions for Theatre: The Technical Brief Collection Volume 1 (Paperback)

besides the good ideas, there's a section for beginning Hydraulics. enough to get you started and make a functioning set piece.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Technical Brief Vol 1 and 2, March 20, 2007

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Lorraine West - See all my reviews
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Great resource! Everyone in Production has borrowed them to source info or browse through on breaks. Every so often you just need to shake up the brain and these volumes cover such a wide range of topics that even if its not your department the problem solving has great crossover potential. Excellent addition to any Technical library.