Drawing the Line

ISBN-13: 9781032277622 / Twarda / 2023 / 212 str.

David McHenry

Opis

This book details all aspects of scenic hand drafting for film and television. Comprehensively updated and revised for its second edition, David McHenry provides a step-by-step guide of professional techniques, tools and workflows.

Recenzje

"This book is a must for anyone learning technical drawing, as well as those establishing themselves in art departments around the world."

- Kerry Bradley, Course Leader BA (Hons) Design for Film & Television (Nottingham Trent University)

"Drawing the Line is an excellent resource for students and professionals of film and television alike. In an age of technology, it is inspiring to see a text that focuses on drafting as a means of communication, and approaches drafting in a guided, thoughtful way."

-Scott C. Chapman, Associate Professor of Theatre, Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer & Technical Director (Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia)

Praise for the 1st Edition

"When David worked with us on Game of Thrones, I was impressed by his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of architecture. He is a fine draughtsman and teacher, and I believe this book will prove invaluable to those wishing to improve their skills at the drawing board."

— Paul Ghirardani, Five-Time Emmy Award Winner, Supervising Art Director, Game of Thrones

"This excellent book both celebrates and helps to perpetuate the unique skills of hand-drawn orthographic construction draughting for film and television set building. David McHenry’s drawings have a beautiful pictorial quality which, through his sensitive use of line, communicate technical and artistic information. The book is a useful introduction to both students and professionals in the Art Department. A winner!"

— Professor Moira Tait, Production Designer and Tutor; Member of BAFTA, Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts

"My only flaw with Drawing the Line is that I didn't have it when I was in high school or college. It is a must have for up and coming designers. This book merely consolidates how seamlessly his drawings simply and elegantly enhance the designer's vision."

- Jon Gary Steele, Production Designer, Sandman (2022), Outlander (2014-20), and Luther (2023)

Spis treści

1. EQUIPMENT - THE BASICS  2. SCALE  3. PLAN  4. REFLECTED THE CEILING PLAN  5. LAYING OUT THE PAGE  6. PRACTICAL DRAFTING EXCERCISES  7. LETTERING AND LABELLING  8. TITLE BLOCK  9. PAPER  SIZES  10. FOLDING DRAWINGS  11. TRIANGLES  12. THE CIRCLE  13. DIVIDING A LINE INTO EQUAL PARTS  14. POLAR POINT  15. THE ARCH  16. DOORS  17. WINDOWS  18. STAIRCASES  19. BRICKWORK  20. STONEWORK  21. MOULDINGS  22. ISOMETRIC  23. AXONOMETRIC  24. OBLIQUE  25. PROJECTION OF CIRCLES  26.  PERSPECTIVE GRIDS  27.  DEVELOPMENT OF TRUE SHAPES  28. SETTING UP A CAMERA PROJECTION  29. REFLECTIONS IN A MIRROR  30.  BACKINGS - CALCULATING SIZE  31. FORCED PERSPECTIVE  32. CLASSICAL ORDERS  33. ENTASIS  34. IONIC VOLUTE  35. SPIRAL -HELIX  36. SURVEYING  37. GLOSSARY

O autorze

David McHenry studied Theatre Design in London at the Central School of Art and Design and has worked in Theatre, Television, and Film for over 45 years as Designer, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, Draftsman, and Lecturer. His recent drafting credits include Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON and Neil Gaiman’s SANDMAN.

He has taught at the University of the Arts (Wimbledon), the London Film School, the National Film School (Beaconsfield and Scotland), Nottingham Trent University, the National Film School (Lillehammer Norway), the Film School (Bergen Norway), and the Stockholm University of the Arts (Sweden).