Mask Making Techniques - Creating 3 D Characters From 2 D Designs for Theatre, Cosplay, Film,

Mask Making Techniques: Creating 3-D Characters from 2-D Designs for Theatre, Cosplay, Film, and TV introduces and demonstrates a variety of mask making materials, techniques, and styles to bring extraordinary characters to life.

List of contents

1. What is a Mask? 2. Mask Design 3. Safety 4. Things to Consider When Constructing a Mask 5. Types of Helmets, Armatures, and Interior Supports 6. Tools and Supplies 7. Common Mask Making Materials 8. Clays and Plasters 9. Fabrics and Fur Coverings 10. Painting 11. Horns, Antennae, and Ears 12. Eyes 13. Hair 14. Mask Projects

About the author

Mary C. McClung is a professor of costume design at West Virginia University and the author of Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques (Routledge, 2016). She has designed costumes, puppets, masks, and sets for theatre, video, and television for over 20 years. As artistic director and crafts artisan for Animax Designs, she had the opportunity to design and build for companies such as Disney, Children's Television Workshop, and Universal Studios. Freelance work incudes productions with the Dallas Children's Theatre, Trollwood Performing Arts School, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Summary

Mask Making Techniques: Creating 3-D Characters from 2-D Designs for Theatre, Cosplay, Film, and TV introduces and demonstrates a variety of mask making materials, techniques, and styles to bring extraordinary characters to life.

Product details

• Authors: Mary C. McClung, Mary C. (Professor of Costume Design Mcclung
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.07.2023
• EAN: 9781032379913
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3237991-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; PERFORMING ARTS / General, DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, Film, TV & radio, Fashion & textiles: design, Theatre: technical & background skills, Fashion and textile design: accessories, Performing arts: costume / props