Just a few decades ago we all used paper and pencil for all of our paperwork. Even today, it’s actually the most reliable method of communicating our needs. Don’t misunderstand, I’m not giving up my computer anytime soon. In a pinch it’s incredibly valuable to have some of these basic skills.
How to use a scale ruler and our practice worksheet.
https://youtu.be/dVbIo_xHicM Scott Parker shows scale ruler worksheet Using a scale ruler to measure and mark drawings with needed measurements is an important skill to master for anyone working on technical drawings. Subscribe Transcript.So on the scale ruler...
Dimensions Between Lighting Units
https://youtu.be/zQv6bpUOm84 Adding dimensions to light plot pipe Including lighting unit dimensions will save you a lot of time during your load-in. You don't want to have technicians measure with a scale ruler each time. Here I...
Light Plots How to draft a light plot by hand; Symbols, templates, etc.
This video is about drafting Light Plots. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon. How to use drafting templates. USITT symbols. Pencil...
Drafting Light Plots Drawing Booms
This video is about drafting Light Plots - Drawing Booms. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting and I've already found some mistakes. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon.
Drafting Light Plots Adding Accessories
This video is about drafting Light Plots - Adding Accessories. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon....
This video is about drafting Light Plots Notations
This video is about drafting Light Plots - Notations, channels, dimmers. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon....
Paper setup for drafting Also Straight Line, Line Weights, Lighting Template
Video from my Drafting and Drawing for Theater class. Here I show very simple stuff including: taping the paper down, holding the pencil to draw various thickness lines, using a stage lighting template, using a parallel ruler, etc....