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Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit: Tips, Templates, and Techniques for Planning and Running a Successful Paint Shop in the Theatre and Performing Arts [Kietas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Hardback, 244 pages, aukštis x plotis: 254x178 mm, weight: 453 g, 75 Line drawings, color; 36 Halftones, color; 111 Illustrations, color
  • Serija: The Focal Press Toolkit Series
  • Išleidimo metai: 30-Dec-2021
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0367518716
  • ISBN-13: 9780367518714
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Hardback, 244 pages, aukštis x plotis: 254x178 mm, weight: 453 g, 75 Line drawings, color; 36 Halftones, color; 111 Illustrations, color
  • Serija: The Focal Press Toolkit Series
  • Išleidimo metai: 30-Dec-2021
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0367518716
  • ISBN-13: 9780367518714
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"The Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing to practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance, this text provides options to organize a paint shop no matter the size of the shop, show, or company. Filled with templates for labor and time estimation, tips on leadership and collaboration, techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently, and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness, this book provides guidance and practices to successfully manage the inevitable changes in theatre planning and production. It also offers tips and reference material on employment options, gaining employment, and excelling in this profession. Written for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, The Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit fills in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in the budgeting, planning, and running of shops at summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments. The text includes access to additional online resources such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos walking through the use of templates and the budgeting process"--

The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop.

Recenzijos

"The Scenic Charge Artists Toolkit is a welcome and essential resource for scenic artists at all parts of their career. While it is beneficial for those who have recently finished college and are venturing into the professional world, the book is also full of useful information for the seasoned professional."

Tiffany Fier, North Dakota State University, Theatre Design & Technology - Summer 2024

Acknowledgments xiv
Introduction 1(2)
1 The Job of the Charge Artist
3(19)
What Does a Scenic Charge Artist Do?
3(19)
Expectations and Responsibilities
3(1)
The Expectation of Product
4(1)
The Expectations of Management
5(1)
Who's Who in the Paint Shop: Roles
5(2)
Theatre
7(1)
Scenic Charge Artist
7(1)
Assistant Scenic Charge Artist
7(1)
Scenic Artist
7(1)
Journeyperson
7(1)
Lead Scenic/Lead Artist
7(1)
Apprentice
8(1)
Intern
8(1)
Other Industry Titles
8(1)
Film Charge Artist
8(1)
Set Painter
9(1)
Industrial
9(1)
Utility
9(1)
Onset Painter (Film)
9(1)
Overhire/Day Hire
9(1)
Painter 1 vs. Scenic Painter (Theme Parks and Entertainment)
10(1)
Project Manager (Commercial)
10(1)
Summer Stock Theatre
10(1)
What Is a Summer Stock?
10(1)
Interview With Scenic Charge Artist Julia Buerkle
11(2)
Regional Theatre
13(1)
Interview With Regional Scenic Charge Artist Kat Conley
13(2)
Scenic Art Studios
15(1)
Interview With Scenic Studio Artist and Educator. Donna Wymore
16(2)
Interview With Corporate Shop Scenic Artist: Helen McCarthy
18(4)
2 Getting Work
22(30)
When Work Finds You
22(30)
Work Begets Work
22(1)
Finding a Job
23(1)
Postings and Advertisements
23(1)
Networking
24(1)
Membership Organizations
24(2)
Unions
26(1)
What Is a Union?
26(1)
When Should You Consider Joining a Union?
27(1)
How Do You Join the Union?
27(1)
Interview With Union Scenic Artist and Educator Jane Snow
27(3)
Freelance
30(1)
Independent Contractor (1099) vs. Employee (W-2)
30(1)
Always Consider Yourself a Business
31(1)
Keep the Cycle Moving
32(1)
Interview Materials
32(1)
Cover Letter
32(2)
Resume
34(2)
Portfolio
36(1)
Physical and Digital
36(1)
Selection of Materials
37(1)
Arrangement and Layout
37(1)
Text Labels
38(1)
Branding and Professional Consistency
39(1)
Creation and Distribution
40(1)
The Interview
41(2)
Offers, Contracts, Invoices, and Pay Schedules
43(1)
How to Say Yes and No
43(1)
Contracts
44(2)
Invoices
46(2)
Interview: Freelance Scenic Artist Valerie Light
48(4)
3 Getting Better
52(20)
Education
52(6)
Traditional Methods of Education
53(1)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Fine Arts
53(1)
Graduate School
53(1)
Interview With Julliard Scenic Charge Jenny Stanjeski
54(2)
Non-Traditional Forms of Education
56(1)
Community Theatres
57(1)
Learning on the Job: Apprenticeships and Internships
57(1)
Training Programs
57(1)
Boston University Artisan Certificate
57(1)
Cobalt Studios
58(1)
Studio and Forum of Scenic Art
58(1)
Morale Maintenance
58(2)
Positive Attitude
58(1)
Buy-in and Ownership
59(1)
Calling In Instead of Calling Out
59(1)
Giving Constructive Feedback
60(1)
Emotional Hygiene: Work-Life Balance
60(12)
Burnout
61(1)
Boundaries
62(1)
Physical and Creative Fuel
62(1)
Mental: Stressing De-Stressing
62(1)
Self-Care
63(3)
Physical: Sustainability
66(1)
Rotator Cuff Strength
66(1)
Neck Pain and Rolled Shoulders
67(2)
Hand and Forearm Pain
69(1)
Knee Strength -- Floor Work/Ladder Work
70(2)
4 The Paint Shop: The Things and Stuff
72(38)
Space and Storage
72(12)
Floor
73(1)
Creating Paint Decks
74(1)
Paint Frames
75(1)
Scenery Shuffle
75(1)
Lighting
75(1)
Sink and Water
76(1)
Protecting the Room
77(1)
Storage
78(3)
Flammable Storage
81(1)
Mixing and Counter Space
82(1)
Disposal
82(2)
Temperature and Airflow
84(1)
Tools in the Tool Kit
84(26)
Brushes
85(1)
How a Brush Works
85(2)
Brush Maintenance
87(3)
Brushes and Applicators
90(1)
Rollers and Extenders
91(1)
Texture Tools
91(1)
How Texture Tools Work
91(5)
Sprayers
96(1)
Sculpture
97(1)
Transferring an Image
98(1)
Redraw
98(1)
Trace
98(2)
Supplies
100(1)
Containers and Carriers
100(2)
Mobile Structures
102(2)
Less Mobile Structures
104(1)
Types of Paint
105(3)
Mediums
108(2)
5 Health and Safety: Providing a Safe Space
110(17)
Health vs. Safety
110(2)
Protection From Short-Term vs. Long-Term Harm
111(1)
Wellness
112(1)
A Culture of Safety
112(2)
Mindsets and Attitudes
113(1)
Working Alone
114(1)
Working Safely
114(5)
Accountability
115(1)
Learning and Implementing Policies
115(1)
Personal Protective Equipment
116(1)
Small Kit/Medium Kit
116(2)
Large Shop
118(1)
Interview With Safety Expert and Industrial Hygienist Monona Rossol
119(8)
6 The Art Part: Foundations of Techniques
127(35)
Color Theory: Manipulating and Mixing
127(10)
Identify the Color You Are Looking for Clearly
128(1)
Picking the Right Base Color
128(1)
Temperature and Bias
129(1)
Mixing Colors, as Bright as Possible
129(1)
Mixing One Small Step at a Time
130(1)
Another Color
131(2)
Testing
133(1)
Recording Colors
133(1)
Color Theory for Mixing Colors
134(2)
Mixing Mediums Safely
136(1)
Labeling
136(1)
Painting Foundations
137(2)
Preparation of the Surface
137(1)
Finishing: Sealing and Protecting
137(2)
Skills: Painting Tips Beyond the Traditional
139(5)
Tools, Tips, and Advice
140(1)
Problem Solving
140(1)
Jennifer Ivey's Design Thinking Structure
140(1)
Homemade Tools
140(1)
Lining Stick
141(1)
String Grid
141(1)
Story Stick
142(1)
Roller Tips
142(1)
Texture Tips
143(1)
Rockers
143(1)
Stamps and Stencils
143(1)
Brush Tips
144(1)
Treatment Tips and Advice
144(18)
Brick, Stone, or Cinderblock
145(3)
Marble
148(2)
Wood
150(4)
Metallic Finishes
154(1)
Spatter
154(1)
Hudson or Garden Sprayer
154(1)
Highlight, Shade, and Shadow
155(1)
Other
155(1)
Sculpture
155(1)
Painting Fabric
156(1)
Stained Glass
156(1)
Fake Neon
157(1)
Erasable Graffiti
157(1)
Recipes
157(5)
7 Beyond the Art Part
162(33)
Learning to Juggle: Leadership and Communication
162(10)
Collaboration and Communication
163(1)
Rule #1 Be Thoughtful (a.k.a. Don't Be a Jerk)
163(1)
Rule #2 Be Intentional (a.k.a. Don't Make It Look Like Poo)
164(1)
Rule #3 Be Collaborative and Communicative (a.k.a. Never Assume)
164(1)
Managing Yourself -- Flexible and Adaptable
164(1)
The Futility of "Should"
165(1)
Time Management: Styles and Modes
165(1)
Procrastination and Moving Towards Discomfort
165(2)
Asking for Help
167(1)
Interpersonal Relationships
167(1)
Clarity Is Kindness
167(1)
Respect
168(1)
Diversity and Inclusivity
168(1)
Communication Opportunity
169(1)
Crews -- Leadership Tips and Planning
170(1)
Managing a Small Team
170(1)
Managing a Large Team
171(1)
Managing Resources
172(12)
Estimations and Equations
172(1)
Why Do the Math?
173(1)
Calculation Walkthrough
174(1)
Materials Estimation
175(1)
Square Footage
176(1)
Calculating Coverage
176(2)
When to Estimate All the Materials
178(1)
People and Time
179(1)
Learning to Tell Time
179(2)
Budget Response
181(1)
Calendar: Traveling Through Space and Time
181(1)
Planning Your Time
181(3)
Planning, Preparing, and Adjusting
184(11)
Action Planning
184(1)
Documentation
185(1)
Show Binder/Show Bible
185(1)
Information Section: Obligatory Reference
186(1)
Planning Section: Process Sheets and Color Cards
187(1)
Prioritization
187(1)
Flexible To-Do List
187(2)
After Show
189(1)
Long-Term Planning: Keep It Moving
190(1)
Predicting the Future
190(2)
Points of Failure
192(1)
Bottleneck to a Plan
192(1)
Best-Laid Plans Go Awry
192(2)
Learning From the Past
194(1)
8 The Production Process
195(24)
Background: Asking the Right Questions
195(12)
Final Designs
195(1)
Collaborative Conversation
196(1)
Designer
196(1)
Shop Coordination
197(1)
The Technical Director
198(1)
Asking Good Questions
198(1)
Estimations and Budget
199(1)
Broad Strokes
199(1)
Trying to Figure It Out
200(1)
Gut Check
200(1)
Unanswered Questions
200(2)
Prep: Bigger, Faster, Stronger: Adapting the Rendering
202(1)
Sampling: Learning From a Small Scale
202(1)
Thinking Through the Process
202(1)
Creating Sample Sizes - Material Selection
203(1)
Deciding on What to Sample
203(1)
Turning Renderings Into Samples
204(1)
Looking It Over
204(1)
Prep Your Surface
204(1)
Matching Color
204(1)
Layers, Texture, and Depth
205(1)
Sealer
205(1)
Approval
206(1)
Turning Samples Into Plans
206(1)
Bigger: Adapting to a Larger Scale
206(1)
Application
207(1)
Considering Tools
207(1)
Build: Doing the Thing
207(5)
The In and Out: Working With the Technical Director
208(1)
Load-In: A Deadline
209(1)
Tech: Up All Night With Your Hands in the Air
210(1)
Notes: I'll Get Right On It
210(1)
Head Down Paint
211(1)
Painting in Space
211(1)
Run: Letting It Go
212(7)
Touch-Up
212(1)
Touch-Up Kits: Being Prepared
212(3)
The Container
215(1)
The Information
216(1)
The Consumables
217(1)
The Tools
217(1)
Strike -- Revisiting Your Result
217(2)
9 Treading Off the Boards
219(15)
Freedoms in Freelance
219(3)
Interview With TV, Theatre, and Commission Freelance Artist Stephen Michael
220(2)
Film Interview and Information Section
222(6)
Interview With Film and Television, Opera, and Theatre Scenic Charge Artist Genessa Goldsmith Proctor
222(3)
Interview With Film and Television Theatre Artist and Designer Pamela K. Hickey
225(3)
Corporations and Commercial Shops
228(1)
Interview With Scenic Lead Cody Meacham
228(6)
Interview With Project Manager Kathy Falkowski
231(3)
Glossary 234(5)
Index 239
Jennifer Rose Ivey is a passionate and dedicated theatre artist who has worked around the country as a designer, scenic charge artist, prop master, and educator. She has run paint shops for summer stock, professional theatre, and education, and she currently teaches at Florida International University as an assistant professor in scenic design teaching a variety of design and technology courses. Jennifer is an active member of several regional, national, and international, theatre organizations where she regularly presents in workshops, serves as a professional adjudicator. You can find examples of her work at www.jenniferivey.com.