* A comprehensive drafting text designed for all areas of the entertainment world - films, theatre, television, and many others * Covers traditional hand drafting techniques as well as computer-based drawing programs * Provides practical as well as inspirational references for beginning scenic designers and art directors Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World provides essential information for designers, covering traditional hand drafting techniques as well as computer-based drawing programs. This new text begins with the basic tools and comprehensive coverage of the principles of scenic drafting, and goes on to discuss professional applications for the stage, motion pictures, television, trade shows, and amusement park scenery. Also included is a timely discussion on virtual scenery and lighting. The principles of drafting are explained with simple drawings from the world of scenery as well as many examples of more complex drafting's from some of the finest scenic designers working in the profession today. Patricia Woodbridge has worked professionally in theatre, film, and television, and uses examples from all industries throughout the book. Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World contains examples from some of the finest designers working today. Since the examples of drafting are taken from a wide variety of different scenic applications, it gives the novice designer a complete survey of scenic career possibilities.