Focal Press Prop Shop Management for Theatre Directorsby Sandra Strawn and Lisa Schlenker from Focal Press Prop Shop Management for Theatre Directorsexplains and provides templates for organizing and managing a prop shop, from pre-production organization to production processes, budgeting, and collaborations with other production areas. It explores how to plan, organize, and maintain a prop shop for safe and efficient production work.

Authors: Sandra Strawn, Lisa Schlenker    Softcover, 270 Pages    Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis    2nd Edition, Published March 26, 2018

1. Sense and Sensibility

2. Job Titles and Duties

3. Working in Film

4. What Is a Prop?

5. Pre-Production and Planning

6. Getting Started

7. Working in Regional Theatre

8. Budgeting

9. The Build Process

10. Working with Scenic Designers

11. The Rehearsal and Production Process

12. Working with Stage Management

13. The Production/Tech Process

14. Co-Productions and Rentals

15. Working in Chindren's Theatre

16. Having a Career in Props

17. Working as a Freelance Prop Maker

18. The Prop Shop

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the version 2 kit?

A: This kit would be version 2.

Q: 2. Can the motorized main unit pan and tilt the cameras as well? Is it programmable?

A: The Grip Gear Movie Maker Directors Set cannot pan and tilt the cameras. There are nine preset speed levels controlled by infrared remote controller.

Q: 3. Does this come with the smartphone attachment?

A: Yes, it includes a smartphone attachment.

Q: 4. does this version loop? (back and forward on the rail)

A: Yes, this slider will move back and forward on the rail and includes two bounce-back clips to shorten the track distance.

Q: 5. Does the panoramic head have programmable stops, i.e. can it pan back and fourth between to points, or does it only rotate 360 degrees?

A: Regarding thr Grip Gear Movie Maker Directors Set, there are programmable speeds but not any programmable positions.

Q: 6. In a few words, what are the major differences between the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and the 360 (995)? Say, for a venue of 100 to 200 people. Thanks!

A: All units mentioned provide similar functionality with varying degrees of feature sets. The dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System expands on the feature set of the dbx DriveRack 260 and dbx DriveRack PA2 with more crossover capabilities, more bands for EQ, and more I/O and signal processing.

Q: 7. What is the max weight allowed for camera?

A: The supports loads up to 1.7 pounds.

Q: 8. Dimension size and weight capacity on this cart

A: Backstage Equipment Prop-Chair Cart: Load Capacity:Max: 1000lbs (453.60kg) Material: Steel Dimensions: Overall (L x W x H): 60 x 28 x 58.5" (152.40 x 71.12 x 148.59cm) Top Storage Pan (L x W): 45.75 x 20" (116.21 x 50.80cm) Inside Area (L x W x H): 47.75 x 22 x 38" (121.29 x 55.88 x 96.52cm) Rear Table Storage Area (L x W): 56 x 6" (142.24 x 15.24cm) End Pan (L x W): 18 x 13.75" (45.72 x 34.93cm)Weight205lbs (92.99kg) • Inside Area Holds (12) Director's Chairs • (2) Pull-Out Chair Holders (Hold (6) Director's Chairs) • Top Storage Pan Holds (3) Milk Crates • Inside Area • Rear Table Storage Area • End Pan Holds (1) Milk Crate • Jockey Box holds (2) Half Milk Crates • Wheels (2) 10" Swivel Casters & (2) 10" Rigid Casters (Optional (2) 10" Swivel Casters & (4) 10" Rigid Casters) • Foot Brake This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Q: 9. will this work with a canon 6D?

A: It will not work with a 6D, the weight capacity is only 1.7 pounds. It is meant more for smaller, action cameras.

Q: 10. When you put it in the Dolly mode.. can it move in a straight line? In the video it looks like it does a circular movement.

A: The Grip Gear Movie Maker Directors Set, has wheels for the dolly, which can pivot, for either straight or curved motion.