Vectorworks for Entertainment Design from Focal Press covers the complete design process for using Vectorworks in the entertainment industry from developing ideas, visualizing ideas, and evolving them for execution. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated, covering the most current details of the Vectorworks software for scenery, lighting, sound, and rigging; real and virtually. Exploring both the technical how-to and the art of design, this book provides Theatre Designers and Technicians with the tools to learn about the application and use it professionally
With a focused look at the production process from ideation to development to documentation required for proper execution, the book encourages readers to better create their own processes and workflows through exercises that build on one another. This new edition introduces Braceworks, SubDivision modeling, and scripting using the Marionette tool, and covers new tools such as Video Camera, Deform Tool, Camera Match, Schematic Views, and Object Styles. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, this volume contains inspirational and aspirational work from Broadway, Concerts, Regional Theatre, Dance, and Experiential Entertainment..
2. The Vectorworks Screen
3. Document Organization
4. Vectorworks Workspaces
5. Your Workstation
6. Help Files and Resources
7. Quick Start
8. Basic Drawing and Modeling
9. Renderworks
10. Vectorworks Lighting
11. Advanced Modeling
12. Object Types, Symbols, Plug-In ObJects and Styles
13. Collaboration
14. Measuring and Modeling Venues
15. Lysistrata
16. Scenery and Sightlines
17. Rigging
18. Audio/Video Systems
19. Designing the Lighting
20. Entertainment Lighting
21. Working with Lightwright
22. Documentation and Publication
23. Vectorworks Cloud Services