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Introduction |
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1 The Job of the Charge Artist |
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What Does a Scenic Charge Artist Do? |
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Expectations and Responsibilities |
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The Expectation of Product |
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The Expectations of Management |
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Who's Who in the Paint Shop: Roles |
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Assistant Scenic Charge Artist |
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Painter 1 vs. Scenic Painter (Theme Parks and Entertainment) |
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Project Manager (Commercial) |
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Interview With Scenic Charge Artist Julia Buerkle |
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11 | (2) |
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Interview With Regional Scenic Charge Artist Kat Conley |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (1) |
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Interview With Scenic Studio Artist and Educator. Donna Wymore |
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Interview With Corporate Shop Scenic Artist: Helen McCarthy |
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Postings and Advertisements |
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When Should You Consider Joining a Union? |
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How Do You Join the Union? |
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Interview With Union Scenic Artist and Educator Jane Snow |
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Independent Contractor (1099) vs. Employee (W-2) |
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Always Consider Yourself a Business |
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Branding and Professional Consistency |
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Creation and Distribution |
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Offers, Contracts, Invoices, and Pay Schedules |
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Interview: Freelance Scenic Artist Valerie Light |
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Traditional Methods of Education |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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Interview With Julliard Scenic Charge Jenny Stanjeski |
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Non-Traditional Forms of Education |
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Learning on the Job: Apprenticeships and Internships |
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Boston University Artisan Certificate |
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Studio and Forum of Scenic Art |
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Calling In Instead of Calling Out |
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Giving Constructive Feedback |
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Emotional Hygiene: Work-Life Balance |
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Physical and Creative Fuel |
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Mental: Stressing De-Stressing |
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Neck Pain and Rolled Shoulders |
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Knee Strength -- Floor Work/Ladder Work |
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4 The Paint Shop: The Things and Stuff |
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5 Health and Safety: Providing a Safe Space |
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Protection From Short-Term vs. Long-Term Harm |
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Learning and Implementing Policies |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Interview With Safety Expert and Industrial Hygienist Monona Rossol |
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6 The Art Part: Foundations of Techniques |
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Color Theory: Manipulating and Mixing |
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Identify the Color You Are Looking for Clearly |
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Picking the Right Base Color |
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Mixing Colors, as Bright as Possible |
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Mixing One Small Step at a Time |
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Color Theory for Mixing Colors |
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Preparation of the Surface |
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Finishing: Sealing and Protecting |
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Skills: Painting Tips Beyond the Traditional |
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Jennifer Ivey's Design Thinking Structure |
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Treatment Tips and Advice |
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Brick, Stone, or Cinderblock |
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145 | (3) |
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Highlight, Shade, and Shadow |
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Learning to Juggle: Leadership and Communication |
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Collaboration and Communication |
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Rule #1 Be Thoughtful (a.k.a. Don't Be a Jerk) |
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Rule #2 Be Intentional (a.k.a. Don't Make It Look Like Poo) |
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Rule #3 Be Collaborative and Communicative (a.k.a. Never Assume) |
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Managing Yourself -- Flexible and Adaptable |
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164 | (1) |
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Time Management: Styles and Modes |
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Procrastination and Moving Towards Discomfort |
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Interpersonal Relationships |
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167 | (1) |
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Diversity and Inclusivity |
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Communication Opportunity |
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Crews -- Leadership Tips and Planning |
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Estimations and Equations |
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When to Estimate All the Materials |
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Calendar: Traveling Through Space and Time |
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Planning, Preparing, and Adjusting |
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Information Section: Obligatory Reference |
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Planning Section: Process Sheets and Color Cards |
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Long-Term Planning: Keep It Moving |
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Background: Asking the Right Questions |
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Collaborative Conversation |
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Prep: Bigger, Faster, Stronger: Adapting the Rendering |
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Sampling: Learning From a Small Scale |
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Thinking Through the Process |
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Creating Sample Sizes - Material Selection |
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Deciding on What to Sample |
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Turning Renderings Into Samples |
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Layers, Texture, and Depth |
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Turning Samples Into Plans |
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Bigger: Adapting to a Larger Scale |
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The In and Out: Working With the Technical Director |
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Tech: Up All Night With Your Hands in the Air |
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Notes: I'll Get Right On It |
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Touch-Up Kits: Being Prepared |
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Strike -- Revisiting Your Result |
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9 Treading Off the Boards |
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219 | (3) |
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Interview With TV, Theatre, and Commission Freelance Artist Stephen Michael |
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220 | (2) |
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Film Interview and Information Section |
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222 | (6) |
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Interview With Film and Television, Opera, and Theatre Scenic Charge Artist Genessa Goldsmith Proctor |
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222 | (3) |
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Interview With Film and Television Theatre Artist and Designer Pamela K. Hickey |
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225 | (3) |
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Corporations and Commercial Shops |
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228 | (1) |
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Interview With Scenic Lead Cody Meacham |
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228 | (6) |
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Interview With Project Manager Kathy Falkowski |
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231 | (3) |
Glossary |
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Index |
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