Persuasion across genres : a linguistic approach

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910454323903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: [Place of publication not identified], : John Benjamins Pub, 2005
• ISBN: 1-282-15701-9; 9786612157011; 90-272-9474-7
• Collana: Pragmatics & beyond Persuasion across genres
• Disciplina: 401/.41
• Soggetti: Discourse analysis - Psychological aspects; Persuasion (Psychology); Literary form; Intertextuality; Languages & Literatures; Philology & Linguistics
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

The prop building guidebook : for theatre, film, and tv / / Eric Hart

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910155135703321
• Autore: Hart Eric
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Routledge, , 2017
• ISBN: 1-315-64570-X; 1-317-29281-2
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (429 pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Disciplina: 792.02/5
• Soggetti: Stage props - Design and construction; Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery; Motion pictures - Setting and scenery; Television - Stage-setting and scenery
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "A Focal Press book."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ch. 1. What is a prop? -- ch. 2. Needs and means -- ch. 3. Safety -- ch. 4. Shop space -- ch. 5. Assemblage -- ch. 6. Measuring and marking -- ch. 7. Structure and framework -- ch. 8. Carpentry -- ch. 9. Metal -- ch. 10. Plastics construction -- ch. 11. Flat patterning -- ch. 12. Fabric -- ch. 13. Sculptural materials -- ch. 14. Molding and casting -- ch. 15. Shells and laminates -- ch. 16. Finishing -- ch. 17. Graphics -- ch. 18. Formal training -- ch. 19. Maintaining a portfolio.
• Sommario/riassunto: Experienced prop maker Eric Hart walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials. Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry. New features to the second edition include: Updated information on the latest tools and materials used in prop making Both metric and standard measuring units Step-by-step photos on common techniques such as upholstery, mold making, and faux finishing Expanded coverage of thermoplastics, foam, and water-based coatings