The Prop Effects Guidebook : Lights, Motion, Sound, and Magic
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The Prop Effects Guidebook Second Edition explores how to make props for the stage that move, light up, make sounds, or interact with their environment. Whether it''s a sword that glows, a vase that breaks, or a book that bursts into flames (safely), this guide shows how to bring imagination to life.
The book covers practical techniques using everyday tools and materials. It explains concepts like electricity, mechanics, and pneumatics in simple terms, making them accessible even for beginners. Nearly 300 photographs, illustrations, and charts help readers understand how to build dynamic effects. In this second edition, each chapter has been updated with new technology and detailed and advanced information, more illustrative photographs and diagrams, new information on virtual prototyping methods, LED and wireless lighting technology, app-based controllers, and dimmers, more examples of drops, blood delivery methods, flicker effects, sound effects, and much more. The Prop Effects Guidebook bridges creativity and engineering, showing how to solve problems and adapt designs for different situations.
Groundbreaking in its comprehensive approach, this guide empowers students in Prop Building courses, artists, educators, and hobbyists to create magic on stage, making it an invaluable resource for anyone with a passion for storytelling and craftsmanship.
The book is complemented by a companion website featuring videos of how to create individual prop special effects: www.propeffectsguidebook.com.
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